Chief Ventilation Officer - D2 at Implats

PURPOSE OF THE JOB:

• To plan & manage Ventilation and Occupational Hygiene at business level.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS AND REQUIREMENTS:

• Grade 12/NQF Level 4/STD 10 is essential.
• Chamber of Mines Certificate in Mine Environmental Control (NQF 6) is essential.
• A minimum 4 years working experience in a Ventilation and Occupational Hygiene Department is essential.
• Computer literacy (MS Office packages) is essential.
• Other relevant certificate of competency in Occupational Hygiene or relevant field will be advantageous.
• A valid Code EB drivers licence.
• Valid Medical Certificate or be medically fit in order to obtain one is essential.

COMPETENCIES:

• Good verbal communication skills are essential.
• Good technical reporting writing skills is essential.
• Computer literacy (MS Office package, SAP, etc.) is essential.
• Plan & design skills of ventilation systems is essential.
• Asset management system implementation skills is essential.
• Project management skills is desirable.
• Sound knowledge and experience in the planning, design and optimisation of underground ventilation systems is essential.
• Sound knowledge and experience in underground flammable gas management is essential.
• Sound knowledge and experience in underground fire prevention, detection and suppression management is essential.
• Sound knowledge and experience in managing occupational hygiene programmes and systems is essential.
• Sound knowledge of the Mine Health and Safety Act (MHSA) and Regulations is essential.
• Knowledge and experience in operational risk assessment is essential.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILTIES:

The successful candidate will be expected to:

• Ensure the effective planning, design and optimisation of ventilation and occupational hygiene systems to ensure a healthy and safe working environment and to sustain the business.
• Ensure the effective management to prevent underground fire and flammable gas incidents.
• Provide input into an effective emergency preparedness and response programme.
• Periodic revision of the ventilation and occupational hygiene risk assessments and standards.
• Ensure alignment with the industry best practice in terms of technical standards and strategies.
• Ensure proper asset and cost management mechanisms are implemented and maintained.
• Ensure a sustainable workforce by attracting, developing, and retaining critical skills and adhering to best practice people management principles.
• Ensure legal compliance.