Occupational Hygienist

Petra Diamonds Limited is one of the world’s

leading suppliers of rough diamonds and one of

the largest independent diamond groups by
resource. It’s a polished diamond we are after
for this role - an individual that clearly outshines
his/her peers**:| CULLINAN DIAMOND MINE (PTY) LTD**

**Occupational Hygienist - Internal and External
**Cullinan Diamond Mine is situated in the town of Cullinan 30km east from Pretoria.

**Reference No: CUL637 Grade: D2
**JOB DESCRIPTION: Reporting to the Manager: Health, Safety, Environment & Quality,** the role will lead the Health and

Occupational Hygiene sub-function at the Operations to effectively manage the execution of activities that the Health, Safety,
Environment & Quality (HSEQ) Function is accountable for across Projects and Operations (e.g. health, HSEQ system assurance,
hygiene monitoring). Control of Occupational Hygiene Sub Function in accordance with PDSA's policies and statutory
requirements.

**TASKS AND RESPONSIBILITIES: **

Participate in developing, establishing and enforcing relevant Codes of Practice, standards, procedures, procedures pertaining
to fire team management, Issue Based Risk Assessments and managing instructions.

Participate in the Occupational Health Section in establishing and managing occupational health programmes.

Compile sampling and work load schedules according to legal requirements.

Ensure the monitoring and assessment of compliance to the occupational hygiene and ventilation programme by complying to
the schedules

Provide input into the departmental budget and manage the budget for the area of responsibility.

Responsible for the generation of cost saving ideas.

Provide Occupational Hygiene expertise and skills to the operation; advising on Occupational Hygiene solutions to enhance or
ensure the effectiveness of the operation.

Ensure capacity and bench strength of functional talent pool by coordinating, directing and leading Occupational Hygiene
talent in area of responsibility.

Drive the mine emergency preparedness programme.

Engage internal and external stakeholders on Occupational Hygiene related matters, and support the operation on
Occupational Hygiene related engagement.

Establish and maintain good working relationships and an effective / sound communication system with the operation.

Ensure that all Occupational Hygiene reporting is aligned with standards, guidelines and schedules.

Monitor and evaluate performance against established strategies, frameworks, systems and programme, and identify and
advise on opportunities for improvement to provide assurance to the Manager: Health, Safety, Environment & Quality and
Occupational Health and Hygiene Lead.

Establish programmes for water sample collection and biological monitoring, evaluate programmes, enforce standards
pertaining to these programmes and write reports to meet set deadlines. Assist in fall out dust monitoring.

Draft safe declarations (Blasting Schedule) and monitor Blasting re-entries exposures to ensure compliance to the re-entry
periods.

Participate in a sustainable process to identify, assess and rank Occupational Hygiene risk as these relate to the operation, in
order to promote an Occupational Hygiene and risk-aware culture, ensure that any potential impact is understood, and facilitate
effective decision making, Occupational Hygiene risk mitigation and provide this as input into the ERM program.

Evaluate occupational hygiene and ventilation inspection results, recommend mitigation controls and compile reports.

Participate in investigating occupational diseases and supplying historical exposure results.

Contribute to the identification, analysis and interpretation of Occupational Hygiene risks within the operation and contribute to
the design and implementing of strategies and systems to mitigate risk and to prevent and reduce loss of the operation's
assets. Provide this as input into the ERM program.

Model behaviour that is consistent with the Company Vision and Values.

Ensure Requisite Management Leadership practices.

Drive organizational values that affect Petra’s relationship with its employees.

Model behaviour that is consistent with the Company's values and Code of Ethical Conduct.

**MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS: **

NQF 7 level.

Leadership Development Programme (LDP) or equivalent.

Professional Membership with the South African Institute of Occupational Hygiene.

Mine Ventilation Society of SA Membership.

A minimum of 5 years’ experience in a mine ventilation and hygiene environment of which 2 years are supervisory / managerial
experience.

Knowledge of OHSAS 18001 / ISO 45001.

Advanced knowledge of the Mine Health and Safety Act.

Advanced knowledge of Ventsim software.

Computer Literacy and Microsoft Office Suite.

Valid drivers’ license

**TECHNICAL COMPETENCIES: **

Collect information required for compiling necessary reports.

Use the available resources and material to facilitate Occupational Hygiene training.

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