Purpose of the job:

Design, review and co-ordinate the implementation and maintenance of Ventilation/Occupational Hygiene systems to ensure adherence to legislative and operational requirements to achieve Zero Harm and sustain organizational performance.

SAFETY, HEALTH, ENVIRONMENT AND QUALITY

• Manage SHEQ compliance within the function through effective use of the ECM Safety Toolbox

• Utilise the Information Management System (IMS) to initiate, investigate and report SHEQ status

BUSINESS PROCESSES

Manage Ventilation/ Occupational Hygiene resources base.

• Ensure an enabling climate / culture.

• Manage labour stability by minimising labour turnover.

• Manage Labour complement in line with budget.

• Manage performance against set targets and competencies

• Conduct career discussions and implement actions with all identified talent (quarterly).

• Ensure discipline is maintained (absenteeism, lateness, overtime, misconduct, etc.)

• Coach and counsel people to ensure improved performance levels.

Ventilation/ Occupational Hygiene Management

• Identify and analyse key value drivers for the Ventilation/ Occupational Hygiene function at ECM to ensure adherence to operational and legislative requirements.

• Review and develop standards, functional plans, policies, guidelines and practices in line with the overall business strategy, strategic mine plans, as well as relevant legislative requirements

• Ensure that appropriate systems are in place to facilitate synergy, co-ordination and support for the Ventilation / Occupational hygiene function

• Coordinate and review functional risks related to the Ventilation/ Occupational Hygiene function to implement processes to minimise organisational risks and possible exposures.

• Conduct technical interpretations of new legislation, guidelines and directives in collaboration with key stakeholders to ensure adherence by ECM

• Technical interpretation recommendation and reporting of Ventilation and Occupational hygiene information to the relevant stakeholders including statutory organisations.

• Implementation and evaluate monitoring programs and data management. systems to provide relevant and timeous information to inform and facilitate effective business decision making.

• Continuously review Ventilation/ Occupational Hygiene models based on latest information to timeously identify design or failing systems minimising potential risks

• Ensure that the new or changes in Ventilation / Occupational Hygiene models integrate with current Ventilation/ Occupational systems within the mining area.

• Ensure effective emergency preparedness strategies and procedures are in place and monitoring thereof.

• Ensure Occupational Hygiene data is available for risk based medical compliance.

• Ensure legal compliance in terms of the MHSA and/ or other applicable legislation.

Behavioural Competencies:

• Safety Leadership

• Innovation

• Leadership

• Planning, Organising & Control

• Results Orientation

• Problem Solving & Decision Making

• Aligning Performance for Success

• Communication

• Change Leadership

• Building Strong Teams

• Business Acumen

Workplace Competencies:

Skills: Computer literate, Communication, Budgeting, Management

Knowledge: Vast experience on Planning and Managing Ventilation/ Occupational Hygiene Systems and Department, Sound knowledge of the MHSA, Hazardous Chemicals, Minerals Act, Water Management, OSHA, ISO Standards

Key customers:Mining and Plants

Minimum qualifications:

Advance Certificate in Mine Environmental Control/ Equivalent Degree or Diploma

Additional qualifications:

Occupational Hygiene Qualification, Relevant Management Qualification,