Implats, or Impala Platinum Holdings Limited, is a leading producer of platinum and platinum group metals (PGMs). The company’s history began in 1966 when Union Corporation established a platinum mine in Rustenburg, South Africa, with a capacity of 100,000 ounces per year.
Implats in 1968 was created as a subsidiary of Union Corporation and entered into an agreement with the Bafokeng tribe to lease 12,000 hectares of land for prospecting. The first blast took place on June 3, 1967, and production began on July 22, 1969.
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Also Read: Implats – Impala Platinum Mine Current Job Vacancies [2024]
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DATE OF DISTRIBUTION: 04 June 2024 CLOSING DATE: 13 June 2024
PURPOSE OF THE JOB: To implement, evaluate, coordinate, and manage occupational hygiene programmes on the mine to meet legal compliance and a safe and healthy working environment, thereby minimizing the Mines risk of litigation and adverse publicity.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS AND REQUIREMENTS:
- Registration with the South African Institute of Occupational Hygiene (SAIOH) on Occupational Hygienist level and Chamber of Mines (CoM) Intermediate Certificate in Mine Environmental Control (MEC); or
- CoM Certificate in MEC and registered with the Mine Ventilation Society on Associate Level is essential
- Certificate of competency in Occupational Hygiene or relevant field will be advantageous.
- At least 5 to 7 years’ experience in Occupational Hygiene/Mine Ventilation is essential or
- At least 2 years’ experience in Mining is essential.
- Computer literacy (MS Office packages) is essential.
- Other relevant certificate of competency in Occupational Hygiene or relevant field will be advantageous.
- Valid Medical Certificate or be medically fit in order to obtain one is essential.
COMPETENCIES:
- Good verbal communication and technical reporting writing skills is essential.
- Data analysis and Risk Assessment Techniques skills
- Presentation / facilitation / training
- Presentation / facilitation / training
- Risk Assessment Techniques
- In depth knowledge of all relevant SHE legislation
KEY PERFORMANCE AREAS:
The successful candidate will be expected to:
- Identify conditions in the workplace that may cause illness or adverse health effects to persons, assess occupational health risks due to identified hazards, evaluate those risks, recommend control measures to mitigate such risk
- Audit compliance to Occupational Hygiene Standards
- Trend analysis of occupational exposure data and linkage of data to occupational groups
- Occupational Hygiene objectives and targets
- Education and training of employees on occupational health hazards and risks
- Incident investigation
- Mandatory codes of practice
- Occupational Hygiene standards
- Manage Occupational hygiene programmes.
- Interprets mine strategies, guidelines and standards into systems and procedures.
- Interpret legislation.
- Adoption and Implementation of Leading Practices
- Statutory Reporting
COMPETINCIES:
- Legislative and mine standards knowledge
- Financial knowledge: interpreting financial info; budgets & renewals; managing finance in operational unit
- Knowledge of maintenance standards & quality
- Knowledge of disciplinary procedures
- Knowledge of SAP procedures
- Conflict & dispute resolution skills
- Oral & verbal communication skills (reports; presentation; general communication)
Problem Solving skills (root cause analysis & sound judgement)
- Organisational Skills and Project Management Skills
KEY PERFORMANCE AREAS:
The successful candidate is responsible to:
- To achieve and maintain plant and equipment efficiency and running time
- To implement contingency plans to reduce production losses
- To implement effective operational and tactical management principles and procedures
- To effectively monitor via budgeting and project management methodologies
- To ensure compliance & review legislative and engineering standards.
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SHORTLISTED CANDIDATES MAY BE SUBJECTED TO PSYCHOMETRIC ASSESSMENTS – MARULS PLATINUM LTD RESERVES THE RIGHT NOT TO MAKE AN APPOINTMENT. IN THE EVENT THAT YOU DO NOT HEAR FROM THE HUMAN RESOURCES DEPARTMENT WITHIN 30 DAYS AFTER THE CLOSING DATE OF APPLICATIONS, YOUR APPLICATION CAN BE VIEWED AS UNSUCCESSFUL.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS AND REQUIREMENTS:
- Grade 12 (NQF Level 4) Certificate is essential.
- An N3 Qualification plus a recognised Electrical/mechanical Trade Qualification (Section 13/26D) OR proof of recognised completed apprenticeship contract (completed by means of
