Occupational Hygiene Manager

Venetia Mine, located in Limpopo Province, is South Africa’s largest diamond producer and a flagship operation of De Beers. Formerly an open-pit mine, Venetia transitioned to underground mining in 2023 through the Veneta Underground Project (VUP), marking a major milestone in its operational evolution. The underground mine is designed to extend Venetia life to 2046, with full production capacity expected by 2027.

To provide guidance on the implementation of the Occupational Hygiene management programmes in line with legal and other requirements, S&SD strategy, management plans, policies and procedures that are aligned to Occupational hygiene principles in line with anticipation, recognition, evaluation and controlling of occupational hygiene stressors

• Be legally appointed in terms of Section 12.1 of the Mine Health and Safety Act – Occupational Hygienist of the Mine.
• Identify, develop and implement risk-based Occupational hygiene programmes and schedules as prescribed within relevant guidelines.
• Interprets group strategies, guidelines and standards and develop operational strategies, systems, policies and procedures
• Coordinate the implementation of the occupational hygiene policies, strategies, code of practice to ensure compliance with legal and other requirements, effective service delivery to business, clients and sustainability of occupational hygiene initiatives.
• Provide subject matter expertise, support and best practice support and guidance on occupational hygiene management to the mine.
• Identify, assess and evaluate occupational hygiene hazards (exposures) in the workplace that may cause illness or adverse health effects to people in line with the requirements of the Mine Health and Safety Act 
• Evaluates, analyse, recommend and implement appropriate control measures to mitigate known and emerging occupational hygiene risks
• Analyse developments trends and changes within and outside De Beers group on occupational exposures, legislation, good practice and align to operational strategies and policies
• Conduct incident investigations into over exposure 
• Compile, review and implement Mandatory codes of practice
• Develops and manages the implementation of Occupational hygiene training plans to ensure appropriate competency and awareness at the mine
• Coordinates and manages self-assessment against occupational hygiene standards and other industry best practice standards that the mine subscribes to.
• Drives compliance with internal and external standards, code of practice applicable to Occupational Hygiene through effective reviews and monitoring of Occupational Hygiene performance at the mine.
• Oversee compliance with relevant Occupational hygiene legislation, regulations, standard and industry best practice requirements
• Collaborate with Group Occupational Hygiene and report on Occupational hygiene performance and sustainability to internal and external stakeholders and regulatory bodies.
• Establishes, develops and maintains effective relationships, linkages, interfaces and synergies with internal and external functions and bodies [safety, medicine, environment, technical services, SCM, legislative, MVS, SAIOH etc] to ensure achievement of business objectives
• Identifies and coordinates the implementation of relevant studies/research/projects/technology to manage and eliminate occupational hygiene hazards and risks
• Manage the Occupational Hygiene Section (workforce, budget etc), and management of operational occupational hygiene talent.
• Implement knowledge management principles through applications of tools and methodologies to continually improve and sustain business performance

• An undergraduate Bachelors /Btech/ Honours degree or equivalent qualification in Occupational Hygiene, Environmental Health or any relevant discipline.
• Certificate in Mine Environmental Control (Advance ticket), issued by the Chamber of Mines of South Africa.
• Registration with the South African Institute of Occupational Hygiene [SAIOH] at Occupational Hygienist level
• ISO 45001 Occupational Health and Safety management systems [Implementation and Auditing]: Advantageous.

Role-specific knowledge:

• Broad technical knowledge and management of occupational hygiene programme in mining environment
• 3 to 5 yrs experience with the establishment and maintenance of Occupational Hygiene Management Systems in a mining related environment.
• Ability to create team synergy, manage diversity and promote a high-performance culture.
• Must be able to interpret data analytically and follow-up on trends.
• SAP knowledge.
• Sound knowledge of Mine Health and Safety Act, relevant Codes of Practice on  occupational hygiene, ISO 45001 Occupational Health and Safety management systems

Safety:

• Provides a consistent outstanding role model in relation to safety practices with a deep understanding of the importance of safety

Values

Put Safety First – We consider all risks to people and the environment before proceeding with any activity. We address risks before beginning any activity, even if this means stopping a task. Zero Harm is always our goal.

Be Passionate – We are exhilarated by the product we sell, the challenges we face and the opportunities we create.

Pull Together – Being united in purpose and action, we will turn the diversity of our people, skills and experience into an unparalleled source of strength.

Build Trust– We will always listen first, then act with openness, honesty and integrity so that our relationships flourish

Show we Care – The people whose lives we touch, their communities, nations and the environment we share, all matter deeply to us. We will always think through the consequences of what we do so that our contribution to the world is real, lasting and makes us proud.

Shape the Future – We will find new ways. We will set demanding targets and take both tough decisions and considered risks to achieve them. We will insist on excellent execution and reward those who deliver.

TO APPLY:

Submit applications on or before the closing date:

Closing date: 19 September 2025

Should you not have heard from the HR Department four weeks after the closing date, kindly consider your application as unsuccessful.

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