Occupational Hygienist

Duties And Responsibilities
- Conduct and facilitate the health risk assessments process as required in terms of the OHS Act (Act 85 of 93) in areas of responsibility.
- Compile occupational hygiene monitoring programs and protocols.
- Conduct occupational hygiene monitoring of environmental stressors in areas of responsibility in accordance with operational plans.
- Calibrate and prepare occupational hygiene monitoring equipment.
- Prepare and compile occupational hygiene monitoring reports.
- Conduct occupational hygiene program audits.
- Implement occupational hygiene programs in accordance with ISO 4500, ISO 14001 and ISO 9001.
- Plan, coordinate and present occupational hygiene awareness training programs at regional, district and institutional level.
- Coordinate in-post training within the Sub Directorate Occupational Hygiene Risk Management.
- Facilitate the implementation of risk mitigation measures in areas of responsibility.
- Conduct passive case management.
- Facilitate emergency preparedness plans within GDOH Facilities.

Qualifications And Experience
- National Diploma/Degree in Environmental Health/Occupational Hygiene or equivalent qualification that allows registration with the HPCSA as Occupational Hygiene Practitioner.
- Proof of current registration with the HPCSA/SAIOH in the relevant profession.
- No experience required after registration with the HPCSA in the relevant profession, in respect of RSA qualified employees who performed Community Service, as required in South Africa. One year relevant experience after registration with the HPCSA in the relevant Profession, in respect of foreign qualified employees, of whom it is not required to perform Community Service in South Africa.
- A valid Driver’s Licence

**Job Types**: Full-time, Permanent

Ability to commute/relocate:

- Springs, Gauteng: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (preferred)