Occupational Hygienist

Company Description
- Here is a great opportunity to join Swartklip plant as an Occupational Hygienist where you will be responsible for the design, implementation, evaluation, coordination and management of occupational hygiene programmes and systems to meet legal compliance.

**We take safety seriously. So will you.**

Anglo American has a portfolio of world-class mining operations. We mine, process, move and market the essential ingredients that enable a cleaner, more connected world and that meet fast growing consumer-driven demands for products from smartphones to electric cars.

**Platinum**

**Job Description**:

- As the Occupational Hygienist, you will be responsible for identifying any hazard which adversely affects the productivity of human performance by assessing, analysing, putting controls in place to it to a level where there are no risk persons working in that environment.
- Audit compliance to standards
- Trend analysis of occupational exposure data and linkage of data to occupational groups
- Manage Emergency Preparedness and response programs and systems
- Potable and service Water quality.
- Implement Occupational Hygiene programmes to meet objectives and targets
- ISO 45001 compliance
- Assess Plant and process design for risks associated with occupational health
- Assess Procurement of new equipment, material, or substances for risks associated with occupational health
- Education and awareness of employees on occupational health hazards and risks including controls to mitigate such risks
- Incident investigation

**This role is in the SHE Department and is at a Band 6 level reporting to the SHE Manager**
- Qualifications
- Degree in Occupational Hygiene or related.
- Registration with the South African Institute of Occupational Hygiene [SAIOH] on Occupational Hygienist level,
- Intermediate Certificate in Mine Environmental Control [MEC].
- Occupational Hygiene Legal Knowledge Certificate - Advantageous
- Advance in Mine Environmental Control
- Advantageous

**Experience**:

- At least 5 years post qualification experience in the field of occupational hygiene.
- At least 2 years of which were in a mining and/or processing environment.

Knowledge & Skills
- Code B driver’s license
- Computer literacy
- Presentation / facilitation / training
- Data analysis skills and in-depth knowledge of all relevant legislation pertaining to SHE

**Additional Information
- What we offer**

When you join Anglo American, you can expect to enjoy a competitive salary and benefits package, but more than this, you will find yourself in an environment where the opportunities for learning and growth are second to none. From technical training to leadership programmes, we bring out the best in our people. There are plenty of opportunities to move onwards and upwards too. We are a large, successful multinational company - and we are still growing all the time.

**Who we are?**

Anglo American is a global diversified mining business. Our portfolio of world-class mining operations provides the metals and minerals that make modern life possible. We use innovative practices and the latest technologies to discover new resources and mine. We work together with our key partners and stakeholders to unlock the sustainable value that those resources represent for our shareholders, the communities, and countries in which we operate and for society at large. Anglo American is re-imagining mining to improve people’s lives.

**How we are committed to your safety.**

Nothing is more important to us than ensuring you return home safely after a day’s work. To make that happen, we have the most rigorous safety standards in the industry. Not only that, but we are also continually investing in new technologies - from drones to data analytics - that are helping to make mining safer.

**Inclusion and Diversity**

Anglo American is an equal opportunities employer. We are committed to promoting an inclusive and diverse workplace where we value and respect every colleague for who they are and provide equality of opportunity so that everyone can fulfil their potential.

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**How to apply**

Closing Date: 30 April 2023