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Hygiene Officer

  • 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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