Occupational Hygiene Assistant

The Occupational Hygiene Assistant is responsible for assisting the Occupational Hygienist in maintaining Ventilation and Occupational Hygiene systems and programmes and provides his / her immediate supervisor with information and to ensure a safe and healthy work environment.

Key responsibilities of this role are:

Ensure that legal requirement, group standard and policies are adhered to

Maintain Ventilation and Occupational Hygiene strategies and systems

Conduct risk assessments, occupational hygiene measurements and participate in audits

Conduct daily ventilation and occupational hygiene inspections and record findings

Report findings and recommend appropriate interventions

Assist in short term ventilation and occupational hygiene planning (6-12 months)

Contribute to the achievement of the SHE objectives and targets of the Operation

This role is at C2 level reporting to the Shaft Ventilation Engineer

• Matric
• Certificate in Basic Ventilation and Occupational Hygiene measurements
• COM Intermediate Certificate in Mine Environmental Control.
• Advantageous: Registration with the South African Institute of Occupational Hygiene (SAIOH)
• Advantageous : Occupational Health Risk Assessment qualification

Experience:

• Experience of at least 2 year in the Mining and / or Refining environment of which Practical experience of at least 1 years in the Ventilation and Occupational Hygiene field.

Additional requirements:

• Computer literacy in MS Office, SAP, and other specialised technical programs.
• Good communication skills
• Valid driving licence Code 8

At Valterra Platinum, you will join a team committed to excellence and impact.

We offer:

Meaningful work in a high-performance, values-led environment.

Market-aligned reward and recognition.

Opportunities for learning, development and progression.

A culture that respects diversity and encourages innovation.

A clear commitment to safe Operations.

Inclusion and Diversity

Valterra Platinum is an equal opportunities employer. We are committed to promoting an inclusive and diverse workplace where we value and respect every colleague for who they are and provide equality of opportunity so that everyone can fulfill their potential.

Valterra Platinum has a zero tolerance to dignity harms, these include all acts of gender based violence, bullying, harassment and victimisation. Ensuring the safety of our employees extends beyond physical safety and includes the eradication of harmful behaviours from our workplace. This responsibility extends to everyone at Valterra Platinum both during work hours and outside of work. We are unconditional in creating a respectful, inclusive, and safe working environment to ensure that no colleague will be violated or harassed under our watch.

How to Apply

To apply for this role, please complete our online application form via this job advert.

Closing Date

22 July 2026