Occupational Hygienist at De Beers Group

Job Description:

As an Occupational Hygienist at Venetia Mine, you will play a crucial role in implementing, evaluating, coordinating, and managing occupational hygiene programs to ensure legal compliance and foster a safe and healthy workplace. Your efforts will contribute significantly to minimizing the Mine’s risk of litigation and adverse publicity while promoting a culture of safety and well-being.

Key Responsibilities:

• Identify workplace conditions that may cause illness or adverse health effects.
• Assess occupational health risks and recommend control measures.
• Conduct audits to ensure compliance with standards and regulations.
• Analyze occupational exposure data and provide trend analysis.
• Provide education and training on occupational health hazards and risks.
• Assist in incident investigations and setting up PPE standards.
• Interprets group strategy and guidelines into systems and procedures
• Interpret legislative requirements and implement appropriate measures.
• Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders to achieve occupational hygiene objectives and targets.
•  Ensure compliance with all relevant legal, environmental, occupational health and safety and risk management standards and leading practices

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s or equivalent degree in a relevant discipline.
• Honours Bachelor’s degree in a relevant discipline will be advantageous.
• 6 years of Occupational Hygiene and or Ventilation experience in underground mining and/or processing environment.
• 3 years of Occupational Hygiene and or Ventilation experience in a supervisor or management position.
• Registration with the South African Institute of Occupational Hygiene (SAIOH) as an Occupational Hygienist will be highly advantageous.
• Chamber of Mines Certificate in Mine Environmental Control (MEC)
• Must operate at a strategic level
• Postgraduate qualification in a relevant field is advantageous.

Role-specific Knowledge:

• Broad technical knowledge of occupational hygiene, health and mining sector surveillance.
• Experience with Occupational Management Systems.
• In-depth understanding of applicable legislation and statutory requirements.
• Ability to interpret data analytically and follow up on trends.
• Proficiency in SAP and or other relevant software.
• Good understanding of the impact of occupational hygiene stressor to the health and safety of employees
• Sound knowledge of Mine Health and Safety Act and relevant Codes of Practice.

Technical Skills:

• Technical Analysis: Apply systematic problem-solving approaches.
• Driving Performance: Identify opportunities to enhance business performance.
• Project Management: Demonstrate effective project management skills.
• Social Process Skills: Predict impact of changes, communicate effectively, and adapt to change.