Job Opening at Seriti

You will need:

• Grade 12 Mathematics (not literacy) & Science with a Minimum E symbol, with the two N2 trade related subjects or
• Minimum N2 with relevant 4 trade related subjects
• Trade theory in the relevant trade applied for:
• Fitter (Mathematics, Engineering Science, Engineering Drawing, Fitting & Machining Theory)
• Boilermaker (Mathematics, Engineering Science, Plating and Structural Steel Drawing, Plater Trade Theory)
• Minimum Symbol E (40%) (subjects with F symbols will not be accepted)
• Candidates must be able and prepared to undergo a psychometric assessment
• Must be able and willing to work shifts, standby & call outs when required
• Be able to cope with pressure, be innovative & a self-starter
• Be able to identify faults without supervision
• A valid K53 driver’s license
• Must be in possession or able to obtain a certificate of fitness
• Certified copies of qualifications, driver’s license and ID Document must be attached to all applications. (certification within a 3-month period)
• Please indicate which trade you are applying for
• No criminal record
• Please note that only shortlisted applicants will be interviewed

Advantageous:

• Experience in the Mining Sector
• Locality of applicant

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The role:

The purpose of the role is to manage and ensure implementation, coordination, and maintenance of the Occupational Hygiene program at the site, as well as to ensure alignment with legal, corporate, and other requirements and initiatives.

The duties will include but are not limited to:

• Assists the General Manager with designing and governance of VOHE standard risk management and monitoring requirements.
• Ensure short, medium, and long-term (Life of Mine) planning of ventilation and occupational hygiene management.
• Plays on oversight role to ensure that VOHE legal requirements, Seriti standards and policies are adhered to, Codes of Practices implemented at the operation.
• Ensure correct aggregation of VOHE consultant inputs and technical expertise.
• Ensure the development of goals for the VOHE service consistent with the goals of the organization.
• Undertakes quality control and auditing of the site VOHE function.
• Collates, interprets, and verifies VOHE reports and statistics for validity/integrity before submission to group.
• Undertakes ICAM investigations of VOHE related incidents.
• Ensure VOHE stakeholder engagement and compliance with corporate and local legislation.
• Undertakes relevant operational hygiene research aimed at improving hygiene systems and services.
• Undertakes Exposure reduction projects.
• Liaise with external service providers regarding the monitoring of Occupational Hygiene hazards.
• Develop monitoring schedules.
• Ensure that Overexposure Investigations and Occupational Illness investigations are conducted.
• Develop exposure control plans.
• Ensure that Health and Hygiene assessments are conducted.
• Ensure the monitoring and investigation of exposure levels.
• Provides the Occupational Medical Practitioner with relevant hygiene data to enable development of a relevant and appropriate medical surveillance program.
• Ensures compliance to medical surveillance program.
• Promotes fatigue management program.
• Serves as the link between the site clinic and the operation.
• Contribute to safety improvement plan implementations and VFL.
• Manages or supports ventilation engineering process for the operations.

You will need:

• Grade 12 with Math (Not Literacy) or N3 Math and Science
• Mine Environmental Control (MEC) Advanced Certificate
• 5 Years’ experience in the mining/engineering field with a minimum of 2 years as VOHE Coordinator/Occupational Hygiene Specialist at an underground operation
• Computer literacy (MS Office, SAP, other specialised technical programmes)
• A valid driver’s license
• In possession or able to obtain a valid Certificate of Fitness

Advantageous:

• B Tech, BSc, B Eng., National Mechanical/Engineering Diploma
• Coaching and Mentoring
• S3 ORMP
• Competency in Ventsim Ventilation Simulation Skills
• Supervisory Development, MDP, LFI