Occupational Hygiene Assistant X2 at Transnet

Position Purpose

• To assess qualitatively and quantitatively workers’ exposure to health risks and find solutions that will eliminate or reduce exposure to acceptable levels in co-operation with partners under the supervision of an occupational hygiene technologist/hygienist.
• To play an integrated role in the success of Occupational Hygiene, providing efficient Occupational Hygiene and quality administrative support to ensure that there is seamless workflow and delivery against tasks delegated.
• To provide occupational hygiene technical support to Transnet Operating Divisions (ODs).
• Contribute to the development, implementation, and management of policies, procedures, standards, guidelines and programmes whilst maintaining their effectiveness and ensuring the provision of high-quality occupational hygiene solutions.

Position Outputs

• Plan and execute the occupational hygiene programme in the allocated area of responsibility.
• Conduct Occupational Hygiene surveys including workplace investigations and reporting on all Occupational Hygiene related activities under the supervision of an Occupational Hygiene Technologist/Hygienist
• Assist in conducting occupational health risk assessments in the workplace.
• Compiling reports, memoranda, presentation documents, agendas, meeting minutes, and other office management activities.
• Prepare reports on the results and findings and analyse and interpret data to draw meaningful conclusions under the supervision of an Occupational Hygiene Technologist/Hygienist.
• Provide sound professional advice and judgment on Occupational Hygiene related issues to clients to implement recommendations, corrective and preventive actions to line management.
• Collecting samples during investigations/surveys, including setting up equipment and observing employees being monitored.
• Preparing samples before and after sampling, and for shipment to an external laboratory for analysis.
• Delivering and collecting samples and equipment at the service providers premises.
• Conducting inspection on occupational hygiene equipment, samples and laboratory accessories.
• Maintenance of occupational hygiene laboratory, equipment and sample media/consumables, stored and readily available for conducting the surveys.
• Administrative duties in managing the Quality Management System (according to ISO 17020).
• Compliance with professional bodies and alignment with best practices.
• Assisting in procurement related activities regarding the budgeting process, developing scope of work, loading and follow-up of notifications/requests for quotations/information/purchase requisitions or orders/ acceptance of quotations/payments of invoices.
• Maintaining inventory of consumables and stationery to determine available stock; anticipating needed supplies; placing and expediting orders and verifying receipt of supplies
• Co-ordinating Occupational Hygiene surveys bookings.
• Updating and maintaining the Occupational Hygiene programme.
• Assist with the preparation for Occupational Hygiene surveys.
• Assist in monitoring the implementation and compliance across the Operating Divisions (ODs) with the relevant policies/frameworks, processes and procedures.
• Upload documents on TIMS.

Qualifications and Experience

• National Diploma in Occupational Hygiene/ Environmental Health/ Ergonomics/ Human Physiology/ Occupational Health is required.
• Legal knowledge certificate in Occupational Hygiene is required.
• Have at least 2 years relevant experience in Occupational Hygiene.
• Registered as an Occupational Hygiene Assistant with the Southern African Institute for Occupational Hygiene.
• Additional qualifications and experience in occupational hygiene/ ergonomics/HF training/ improvement projects will be advantageous.