Occupational Hyginist SAIOH Registered

To provide expert occupational hygiene input into a mining research project focusing on the identification, assessment, and control of workplace health hazards within smelting, refining, and mineral processing environments. The Occupational Hygienist will assist in the development and implementation of research methodologies, hazard assessments, and interpretation of health risk data, ensuring alignment with relevant legislation and industry best practices

Support the development of research tools and methodologies related to occupational exposure assessment.

Conduct or guide assessments of chemical, physical, and biological hazards in mining and mineral processing environments.

Analyse and interpret exposure monitoring data and provide expert recommendations on risk mitigation.

Contribute to literature reviews and the synthesis of best practices in occupational hygiene in the mining sector.

Ensure compliance with relevant South African legislation (e.g., MHSA, OHSA) and international occupational hygiene standards.

Liaise with mines, smelters, and other research stakeholders to obtain data and facilitate field studies.

Assist in drafting technical reports, risk assessments, and research publications.

Participate in team meetings, stakeholder consultations, and review sessions as required.