Occupational Hygiene Officer (Mine) – Permanent

How2Apply Talent Network
Kimberley, Northern Cape
Contract
Posted 10 hours ago
Contract Mining Code 08
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Job Description

You'll make safety real on the ground at the mining contractor on a platinum lease near Kimberley, not just on paper. If you like clear targets and knowing where you stand, this is for you.

Home base is a mining contractor on a platinum lease on the Kimberley side of Northern Cape.

What you'll actually do

  • Check that crews do planned task observations and pre-shift checks
  • Review baseline and issue-based risk assessments with section managers
  • Help run emergency drills and check refuge bays
  • Track safety statistics like LTIFR and report them each month
  • Lead incident investigations using a root cause method
  • Take dust, noise and heat measurements with the occupational hygiene team

Must-haves

  • At least 3 years in a safety role at a mine
  • SAMTRAC or an MQA-accredited mine safety qualification
  • Detailed knowledge of the MHSA and its regulations
  • Registered with SAIOSH, or working toward it
  • Confident writing investigation reports and presenting findings

Nice if you have

  • Diploma or degree in Safety Management or Environmental Health
  • Mine rescue training

What you get

  • Standby allowance for incident call-outs
  • Retirement fund and medical aid
  • CPD and further study funded
  • Company vehicle on site

Applying, step by step

  1. Check you meet the must-haves first; recruiters filter on those before anything else.
  2. Have the following on hand (clear photos on your phone are fine at first): professional registration proof, if any plus SAMTRAC or safety qualification.
  3. Fill in the short form below with your name and a phone number you actually answer.
  4. If you're shortlisted you'll hear from us within 5 working days, usually by phone.

How2Apply recruits for this position on behalf of hiring employers around Kimberley; applications go into our talent pool and shortlisted candidates are introduced directly.

Applying is free. Nobody from How2Apply will ever ask you to pay for anything to get this job.

Before you hit apply

  • Show your mining sector safety experience clearly. Construction-only safety CVs are often moved to the no pile.
  • Mention the commodity and whether you worked underground. Mines prefer someone who knows their hazards.

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Job details
SalaryDiscussed at interview
Job TypeContract
LocationKimberley, Northern Cape
CategoryMining
Experience5+ years
LicenseCode 08
Posted30 September 2026
Closing Date28 October 2026
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