Occupational Hygiene Officer (Mine)

The deep-level platinum shaft near Umhlanga needs someone who knows the MHSA inside out and can coach crews. Someone who likes a bit of variety, but also likes doing things the right way, will enjoy this.

Location: Umhlanga, KwaZulu-Natal. Applicants who already live in the area get looked at first. The first two weeks are spent shadowing someone experienced.

• Take dust, noise and heat measurements with the occupational hygiene team
• Lead incident investigations using a root cause method
• Keep legal appointments and code of practice records current
• Prepare for inspections by the mine inspector and follow up on instructions
• Help run emergency drills and check refuge bays
• 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

• At least 3 years in a safety role at a mine
• Certificate of fitness to go underground or into the pit
• SAMTRAC or an MQA-accredited mine safety qualification
• Registered with SAIOSH, or working toward it
• Detailed knowledge of the MHSA and its regulations

• ISO 45001 auditing experience
• Mine rescue training

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

• 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.