Job Openings Hygiene Officer

About the job Hygiene Officer

  • DATE OF DISTRIBUTION: 17.03.2025
  • CLOSING DATE: 26.03.2025
  • DEPARTMENT / DOMAIN: SHEQ / HEALTH

  • PURPOSE OF THE JOB:
  • To implement and maintain occupational hygiene programmes to ensure the health and safety of employees and to maintain the ISO17020 system to ensure legal compliance.

  • MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS AND REQUIREMENTS:
  • NQF level 6 qualification in Occupational Hygiene.
  • NQF level 7 qualification in Occupational Hygiene will be a definite advantage.
  • SAIOH Technologist registration with Occupational Legal Knowledge certification essential.
  • Minimum of 3 to 5 years post qualification and SANAS / ISO 17020 management system experience.
  • Sound knowledge of relevant legislation and regulations including the OHS Act.
  • Knowledge of SANAS / ISO 17020 and sampling methodology.
  • Computer literacy, system management- and report writing skills.
  • Good communication-, interpersonal and time management skills.
  • Must be customer orientated, a team player with strong technical- and problem-solving skills.
  • Medically fit for both BMR and PMR

  • DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILTIES:
  • Measure, monitor, evaluate and report on occupational hygiene stress factors and environmental conditions related to occupational hygiene.
  • Conduct all required occupational hygiene testing.
  • Conduct regular inspections & audits of the workplace environment to identify hazards and risks related to occupational hygiene and conduct case studies accordingly.
  • Participate in incident investigations and make recommendations of possible corrective / preventive measures.
  • Ensure ventilation systems are monitored continuously, and measurements are evaluated and reported.
  • Manage personal sampling programme and ensure legal requirements and company standards are adhered to.
  • Ensure control measures are implemented and supervise contractors where required.
  • Attend relevant meetings, control and manage expenditure against approved budget and maintain SANAS / ISO 17020 management systems.
  • Provide guidance and support to employees in terms of best occupational hygiene practice and conduct pregnancy assessments as per company policy.

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