Section Ventilation Officer C5 at De Beers Group

Job Description:

• The Section Ventilation Officer is responsible for the maintenance of ventilation and occupational hygiene systems and to provide the immediate supervisor with information to ensure a safe and healthy work environment

You will be tasked with performing the following activities.

• Ensure that legal requirements, group standards and policies are adhered to
• Maintain Ventilation and Occupational Hygiene strategies and systems
• Conduct risk assessments and participate in audits
• Conducts daily ventilation and occupational hygiene inspections and records findings
• Report findings and recommend appropriate interventions
• Management of resources and assets
• Assist in short term ventilation and occupational hygiene planning
• Contribute to the achievement of the objectives and targets of the Ventilation and Occupational Hygiene Department and those of the business area

This role is a C5 reporting to the Shaft Ventilation Engineer.

Qualifications:

• Grade 12
• Elementary certificate in Mine Environmental Control/ Chamber of Mines Intermediate Certificate in Mine Environmental Control
• Working towards Advanced Certification in Mine Environmental Control will be advantageous

Experience

• Experience of at least 2 years in the Mining and / or Refining environment
• Practical experience of at least 5 years in the Ventilation and Occupational Hygiene Field

Skills and Knowledge

• Computer literate in MS Office, SAP, and other specialised technical programs
• Associated member – Mine Ventilation Society of South Africa