Occupational Hygiene Assistant (Underground) at Anglo American

Job Description:

The Occupational Hygiene Assistant is responsible for assisting the Occupational Hygienist in maintaining Ventilation and Occupational Hygiene systems and programmes and provides his / her immediate supervisor with information and to ensure a safe and healthy work environment.

You will be tasked with performing the following activities;

• Ensure that legal requirement, group standard and policies are adhered to
• Maintain Ventilation and Occupational Hygiene strategies and systems
• Conduct risk assessments, occupational hygiene measurements and participate in audits
• Conduct daily ventilation and occupational hygiene inspections and record findings
• Report findings and recommend appropriate interventions
• Assist in short term ventilation and occupational hygiene planning 
• Contribute to the achievement of the SHE objectives and targets of the Operation

This role is at a C2 level reporting to the Snr Occupational Technologist.

Qualifications:

You will need the following:

• Matric
• COM Intermediate Certificate in Mine Environmental Control (essential)
• Certificate in Basic Ventilation and Occupational Hygiene measurements (essential)
• Tertiary qualification in Environmental Health or Occupational Hygiene related science
• Registration with the South African Institute of Occupational Hygiene (SAIOH) - advantageous

Experience

• At least 2 years in the Mining and / or Processing environment of which practical experience of at least 1 year in the Occupational Hygiene or ventilation management or health field

Additional Requirements

• Code 08 Drivers License
• Computer literacy in MS Office, SAP, and other specialised technical programs
• SHE Risk Assessment

Closing Date: 11th, May 2022