📌 OPPORTUNITY OVERVIEW

Sibanye-Stillwater is actively recruiting for a Ventilation Officer UG position in North West. This is an excellent opportunity for professionals in the Engineering / Technical sector looking to advance their careers.


🎯 IDEAL CANDIDATE PROFILE
We are seeking talented individuals with the following profile

• Experience Level: 3 years • Educational Background: Others or equivalent • Industry Focus: Engineering / Technical • Location Preference: in North West


💼 WHY THIS ROLE MATTERS

This Ventilation Officer UG role is critical in driving technological innovation and infrastructure development. Technical professionals are essential for South Africa's economic growth and digital transformation.


📈 CAREER DEVELOPMENT INSIGHTS

This role in Engineering / Technical offers valuable career progression opportunities aligned with your experience level and professional aspirations.


📋 APPLICATION GUIDANCE

When applying for this Ventilation Officer UG position, ensure your CV highlights: • Relevant experience matching the 3 years requirement • Educational qualifications in line with Others • Specific achievements in the Engineering / Technical field • Any certifications or specialized training


🌍 SOUTH AFRICA JOB MARKET CONTEXT

The Engineering / Technical sector in South Africa continues to show strong demand for skilled professionals. This position represents a valuable opportunity in the current job market.

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Job Purpose

The Supervisor Environmental Engineering (Ventilation/ Occupational Hygiene) is responsible for the maintenance of the overall ventilation, refrigeration and occupational hygiene system for operations, projects and joint ventures as applicable and to provide the immediate supervisor with informat


Minimum Required Qualification

Level 4: Grade 12 (National Senior Certificate) and National Cert level 4 Certificate GET Education, Training and Development Level 4: Grade 12 (National Senior Certificate) and National Cert level 4 Licentiate and Related Occupational Certificates Manufacturing, Engineering and Technology


The Appointee should

Grade 12 with physical science & Mathematics, UG operations: Certificate in MEC or at least 4 papers (consist of P1,2 & 3) of the CMEC Grade 12 with physical science & Mathematics,Surface operations: Certificate in MEC or at least 4 papers (consist of P1,2 & 3) of the CMEC or SAIOH registration as an Occupational Hygiene Technologist & intermediate certificate in MEC. Training, via courses, formal training or practical experience in: o Legislation o Management system formulation and implementation o Safety, Health and Environmental integration o Hazard identification and risk assessment o Extensive computer literacy Experience: Minimum 3 years’ experience as a C lower Experience in the development, implementation and evaluation of management systems and database formulation Sound knowledge pertaining to people management. Medically fit to work in the specific operational area Clear security screening record. Valid driver’s license.


Advantageous Qualifications

Level 6: Diploma and Advanced Certificates National Diplomas and Advanced Certificates Manufacturing, Engineering and Technology


Additional Requirements

Degree/ Diploma in ventilation, occupational hygiene or a related field will be advantageous. A working knowledge of specialist Ventilation and Refrigeration computer simulation programs would be advantageous


Key Responsibilities

Legal & Governance Ensure that legal requirements, group standards and policies are adhered to by:  Achieving legal compliance  Interpretation of legal requirements.  Ensures adherence to legal compliance through monitoring and reporting.  Measure compliance to the Environmental Engineering and Occupational Hygiene Regulations of the Mine Health and Safety Act pertaining to monitoring and reporting at operational level.  Responsible to ensure that policies, programmes, standards, codes of practice and procedures are maintained in accordance with legal and Group requirements.  Scheduling and conducting of occupational hygiene measurements for compliance to Section 12 of the Mine Health and Safety Act. Page 2 of 7  Compile occupational hygiene and ventilation risk assessments for compliance to Section 11 of the Mine Health and Safety Act.  Establish a system to understand and mitigate occupational hazards in terms of the Section 12 of the Mine Health and safety Act.  Assist in the implementation and maintenance of emergency preparedness programmes in compliance to Chapter 16 of the Mine Health and Safety Act.  Assist in the implementation and maintenance of fire prevention programmes in compliance to Chapter 5 of the Mine Health and Safety Act. Ventilation and Occupational Hygiene strategies Contribute to the achievement of the objectives and targets of the Ventilation and Occupational Hygiene Department and those of the business area by  Participating and supporting the development and acceptance of business plans and strategies.  Ensure continuous improvement of the ventilation and occupational hygiene programmes and systems by means of integration, optimisation and maintenance of such systems.  Maintain ventilation and occupational hygiene strategies and systems by  Assist in the development of best practices, standards and procedures.  Assist in ventilation and occupational hygiene planning, technical systems, and administration.  Provide solutions to specific Ventilation and Occupational Hygiene matters (known or identified via trend analysis).  Sets daily, weekly and monthly ventilation and occupational hygiene targets.  Provide ventilation, refrigeration and occupational hygiene technical expertise to the operations.  Ensure that the area of responsibility within the specific section can maintain or improve on their current systems in line with the strategic plans and resource constraints.  Ventilation reviews to ensure appropriate working conditions at the operations.  Determining the need for plans and plan revisions. Compliance measurements Compliance measurements  Scheduling and conducting of occupational hygiene measurements for compliance to Section 12 of the Mine Health and Safety Act.  Compile occupational hygiene and ventilation risk assessments for compliance to Section 11 of the Mine Health and Safety Act.  Establish a system to understand and mitigate occupational hazards in terms of the Section 12 of the Mine Health and safety Act. Page 3 of 7  Statutory plans are in place and up to date (Ventilation plans and mine rescue plans).  Assist in the implementation and maintenance of emergency preparedness programmes in compliance to Chapter 16 of the Mine Health and Safety Act.  Assist in the implementation and maintenance of Emergency preparedness programmes.  Assist in the implementation and maintenance of fire prevention programmes in compliance to Chapter 5 of the Mine Health and Safety Act.  Measure compliance to the Environmental Engineering and Occupational Hygiene Regulations of the Mine Health and Safety Act pertaining to monitoring and reporting at Business Area level.  Ensure and assure legal compliance as well as a safe and healthy work environment, to ensure minimized pure risk, litigation exposure and adverse publicity.  Ensuring adherence to all ventilation and company policies, procedures and standards.  Conducting Ventilation and Occupational hygiene projects, surveys, research and audits.  Advising on ventilation and occupational hygiene problems.  Advising on changes to plans, schedules, procedures and standards to minimise the effect of unexpected or unsafe work practices.  Interpreting and act on ventilation and occupational hygiene related legislation.  Participate in mining Ventilation and Occupational Hygiene technology studies. Reporting Legal:  Ensure compliance to legal reporting requirements for ventilation and occupational hygiene (daily, weekly, monthly, quarterly and annually).  Meet time deadlines pertaining to reporting (daily, weekly, monthly, quarterly and annually)  Updating, recording and reporting of occupational related exposure histories.  Statistical analyses of ventilation and occupational hygiene data per workplace or section of the business area. Operational:  Provide information on ventilation and occupational hygiene matters related to a specific workplace or section of the operation.  Advice on changes to plans, schedules, procedures and standards to minimize the effect of unexpected or unsafe work practices.  Report and advise on ventilation and occupational hygiene findings and trends. Administration  Provide information and advice related to ventilation and occupational hygiene.  Advise on changes to plans, schedules, procedures and standards to minimise the effect of unexpected or unsafe work practices.  Ensure adherence to legal compliance in terms of required reports. Stakeholder Relations  Building and maintaining relationships with stakeholders across the organisation and externally at all levels and crossfunctionally.  Ensuring open communication channels with all relevant stakeholders.  Sourcing, contracting and negotiating with service providers.  Liaising with the necessary entities on any ventilation or occupational hygiene related requirements.  Collaborating with external service providers regarding the design and implementation of tools to enhance processes. Financial Management Working Cost Budgets:  Manage budgeting parameters for the ventilation and occupational hygiene departments in line with business requirements and financial objectives.  Assist in formulating monthly and annual budgets. Cost Savings:  Lead and drive cost saving and cash conservation initiatives. Building a values-based organisational culture  Actively support and meaningfully participate in the execution of the segment specific organisational development plan. This support will manifest in the targeted shift in culture as described by a valid culture assessment. ESG Compliance  Assist to align to international responsible mining principles.  SA Gold Operations: Align to World Gold Council (WGC) Responsible Gold Mining Principles (RGMPs).  SA PGM Operations: Enhance Together for Sustainability (eTfS) initiative.  All Operations: Enhance together for ICCM principles. SHE Compliance  Assist with the implementation and maintenance of ventilation and occupational hygiene systems which contribute to a safe and productive work environment.  Comply with SHE standards within the work environment.  Participate in risk assessments and investigate and take appropriate action as per identified risks.  Ensure adherence to all company policies and procedures. SHE Management:  Instil a culture of SHE leadership within the department. Quality Management System (QMS):  Comply with requirements of the Quality Management System Focus on safe production & operational excellence  Focus on safety and health as well as operational excellence  Improve our position on global industry cost curve People Management Recruitment:  Assist with ventilation and occupational hygiene labour plans around operational targets. Performance Management:  Inspire team members towards high performance. Employee Relations:  Driving the Organisational Culture and Climate within the Business Unit to ensure achievement of organisational objectives and employee safety. Training and Development:  Driving a culture of Learning and Continuous Improvement within the specific department to ensure achievement of organisational objectives and safety.  Mentoring individuals to enhance the individual`s knowledge, skills, values and attitude.  Providing coaching to team members on an on-going basis. Transformation & Sustainability:  Driving a culture of Transformation within the specific discipline to ensure organisational sustainability

Deadline:18th August,2026

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Salary

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Location

North West

Job Overview
Job Posted:
1 month ago
Job Expire:
2 weeks from now
Job Type
Contract
Job Role
Entry level role
Education
Any Level/PhD
Total Vacancies
Variable
Category
Engineering / Technical

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