Position: Occupational Hygiene Officer (CU) – GMB Company : Vedanta Zinc International Location : Aggeneys, South Africa Closing Date : 21 January 2025 About Vedanta Zinc International Vedanta Zinc International is Africa's largest integrated zinc operation, owned by Vedanta Limited, the 6th largest diversified resources company globally.
With a vision to be a world-class brand in base metals, Vedanta emphasizes diversity, career advancement, and creating opportunities, especially for women in the workplace.
Role Purpose The Occupational Hygiene Officer (CU) ensures compliance with hygiene standards to minimize potential health risks to employees.
This includes monitoring, managing, and optimizing workplace conditions to safeguard workforce health.
Key Responsibilities Ensure compliance with relevant hygiene standards to mitigate health risks to employees.
Identify and close down operations that pose significant health risks.
Prepare detailed hygiene reports and implement controls to reduce workplace health risks.
Optimize the section's human resources for maximum output.
Foster a safe and healthy environment for employees and contractors.
Requirements Requirements Qualifications Essential : Intermediate Certificate in Mine Environmental Control issued by the Chamber of Mines of South Africa.
Certified as an Occupational Hygiene Technologist by SAIOH.
Desirable : Certificate in Mine Environmental Control issued by the Chamber of Mines of South Africa.
Degree in Occupational Health or a related field.
Experience A minimum of 3 years of operational experience in a mining environment.
Other Requirements Valid driver's license.
What Vedanta Offers A safe, rewarding, and supportive work environment.
Opportunities for professional growth, enabling employees to achieve their full potential.
Selection Criteria Competitive remuneration based on qualifications and experience.
Psychometric assessments and background checks for shortlisted candidates.
Preference will be given to Employment Equity (EE) candidates.
Application Instructions Interested candidates meeting the minimum requirements should submit their cover letter and CV.
Deadline : 21 January 2025.
Applications that do not meet the minimum requirements will not be considered.
Note : If you do not receive feedback within three weeks after the closing date, consider your application unsuccessful.