Section Ventilation Officer C5

Job Description

As the Section Ventilation officer, you will be responsible for our most critical assets, namely our people! We all know how important excellent quality air and sound quality is for people to function at optimal levels.

• Sets daily-, weekly- and monthly ventilation and occupational hygiene routine schedules.
• Determines the need for and assists in the development of ventilation and occupational hygiene procedures and standards as well as acting on ventilation and occupational hygiene-related legislation.
• Advises on changes to plans and schedules to minimize the effect of unexpected or unsafe work practices and stopping the operation if the working conditions are unsafe/unhealthy.
• Maintain Ventilation and Occupational Hygiene strategies and systems.
• Conduct risk assessments and participate in audits.
• Conducts daily ventilation and occupational hygiene inspections and records findings and report findings and recommends appropriate interventions.
• Computer literate in MS Office and all other specialized technical programs would be normally associated with ventilation and hygiene reporting in a mining environment.
• Support and execution of strategies set by the Shaft Ventilation Engineer as per operational requirements.

This role is at a C5 level reporting to the Shaft Ventilation Engineer.

Qualifications

• Practical certificate in Mine Environmental Control.
• Chamber of Mines Intermediate Certificate in Mine Environmental Control.
• Registered with the Mine Ventilation Society on Intermediate level.”

Advantageous

• Formal training or practical experience in: Certificate in Environmental Health.
• Certificate in Occupational Hygiene
• Certificate in Occupational Hygiene Risk Assessment
• Certificate in Occupational Hygiene Legislation will be advantageous

Additional Information

What We Offer

At Valterra Platinum, you will join a team committed to excellence and impact.

We offer:

• Meaningful work in a high-performance, values-led environment.
• Market-aligned reward and recognition.
• Opportunities for learning, development and progression.
• A culture that respects diversity and encourages innovation.
• A clear commitment to safe Operations.

Inclusion and Diversity

Valterra Platinum is an equal opportunities employer. We are committed to promoting an inclusive and diverse workplace where we value and respect every colleague for who they are and provide equality of opportunity so that everyone can fulfill their potential.
Valterra Platinum has a zero tolerance to dignity harms, these include all acts of gender-based violence, bullying, harassment and victimisation. Ensuring the safety of our employees extends beyond physical safety and includes the eradication of harmful behaviours from our workplace. This responsibility extends to everyone at Valterra Platinum both during work hours and outside of work. We are unconditional in creating a respectful, inclusive, and safe working environment to ensure that no colleague will be violated or harassed under our watch.

How to Apply

To apply for this role, please complete our online application form via this job advert.

Closing Date: 19 June 2026