Occupational Hygienist Kumba Iron Ore Safety Kathu Associate ​/ Permanent Employee 25 August, 2026

We have an exciting opportunity for
Occupational Hygienist. The purpose of this role is to safeguard the well-being of mining personnel by systematically assessing, monitoring, and mitigating occupational health hazards to create and maintain a safe and healthy work environment.

We’re the best in the industry.

You’ll make us better.

Guided by our purpose and our values, we enable both high performance and purposeful action as we aim to “re-imagine mining to improve people’s lives", delivering the metals and minerals that make modern life possible – from mobile phones to medicines.

We produce high-grade iron ore, the key component in steel widely used in construction and manufacturing across the world. Our activities include all aspects – exploration; mining; processing and blending; shipping; marketing and selling. In South Africa, we have mining operations in the Northern Cape province, as well as a head office in Rosebank, Gauteng, and a port operation in Saldanha Bay, Western Cape.

As Occupational Hygienist your responsibilities will include but not limited to:

• Adhere to all safety, health and environmental practices and requirements.
• SHE policies and procedures:
• Escalate all unsafe practices or risks to the direct supervisor/manager.
• Support good housekeeping in the department and on-site to ensure compliance.

• Contribute to designing and implementing comprehensive hygiene programs based on evaluation findings.
• Identify and assess potential health hazards in the mining environment, such as exposure to dust, chemicals, noise, and vibration.
• Conduct air sampling to measure the levels of airborne contaminants, including dust, gases, and vapours, to ensure compliance with safety standards and regulations.
• Monitor and assess noise levels generated by mining operations to identify potential risks to hearing health. This involves using specialised equipment like sound level meters.
• Assess and monitor workers' exposure to hazardous chemicals in mining processes. This includes sampling and analysing substances to determine their concentration in the air or on surfaces.
• Evaluate workplace ergonomics to identify and address factors contributing to musculoskeletal disorders and injuries among mining workers.
• Examine and evaluate the effectiveness of ventilation systems within the mining operation to ensure proper air exchange and control of airborne contaminants.
• Assess the use of PPE among mining workers and ensure they are provided with and adequately using the appropriate protective gear for their specific tasks.
• Collaborate with other health and safety professionals within the mining company, such as safety engineers, industrial hygienists, and occupational health specialists, to address broader safety concerns and develop comprehensive risk mitigation strategies.
• Provide training to mining workers on occupational hygiene practices, safety protocols, and the correct use of personal protective equipment.
• Ensure compliance with relevant occupational health and safety regulations, standards, and industry best practices.
• Analyze collected data and prepare comprehensive reports detailing occupational hygiene findings, recommendations, and strategies for improvement.
• Continuously assess and improve occupational hygiene programs based on evolving industry standards, technological advancements, and lessons learned from incidents or near misses.
• Attend technical committee meetings to embed the management of hygiene risks, such as ergonomics and health stressors (e.g., vibration, dust, noise, illumination).
• Prepare and submit statutory DMR reports.
• Maintain the hazardous chemical register.
• Maintain compliance with mandatory codes of practice:
• Occupational Health Program for Noise
• Occupational Health Program for Thermal Stress
• Occupational Health Program for Exposure to Airborne Pollutants
• Quality Assurance Programme for Occupational Hygiene and Ventilation Engineering Measurements

This role is in SHEPS & Contractor Management (SHEPS & CM) NC department on a Band 6 (D-Lower) level reporting to the Section Manager Hygiene.

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