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Occupational Hygiene Officer (Mine) – Immediate Start

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Polokwane, Limpopo

Full-time

Posted 1 day ago

Full-time Mining Code 08

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Job Description

The deep-level platinum shaft near Polokwane needs someone who knows the MHSA inside out and can coach crews. Expect to be trusted with real work from your first week.

This post is Polokwane-based, with most of your time spent at a deep-level platinum shaft.

What your day looks like

Check that crews do planned task observations and pre-shift checks
Inspect workplaces underground and on surface against the MHSA and the mine's standards
Track safety statistics like LTIFR and report them each month
Lead incident investigations using a root cause method
Train safety representatives and support the health and safety committee

Must-haves

SAMTRAC or an MQA-accredited mine safety qualification
Certificate of fitness to go underground or into the pit
Code 08 licence for moving around the mine property
Registered with SAIOSH, or working toward it

Nice if you have

Diploma or degree in Safety Management or Environmental Health
Mine rescue training
Occupational hygiene registration with the relevant council

On offer

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

How to apply for this job

Read the "What you need" list above. If you tick most of it, go ahead and apply.
Keep copies of these ready to send: copy of your identity document plus SAMTRAC or safety qualification.
Fill in the short form below with your name and a phone number you actually answer.
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 Polokwane; 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

Mention the commodity and whether you worked underground. Mines prefer someone who knows their hazards.
Give numbers: how many investigations you led, or how the LTIFR changed in your section.