Occupational Hygiene: Business Operations Assistant MMH250416-6

Role Purpose

To assist with all occupational hygiene laboratory functions and to coordinate and administer the day-to-day operations of the department.

Requirements

• A National Senior Certificate is essential
• Relevant bachelor’s degree (BSc Hons, MPH, MHSc or MSc in Occupational Hygiene / Physiology / Biological Sciences / Environmental Sciences)
• Professional registration with SAIOH as an Occupational Hygiene Assistant or Occupational Hygiene Technologist
• Must be in possession of a Legal Knowledge certificate, as required by the Department of Employment and Labour
• At least 1 years' Occupational Hygiene consulting / laboratory experience is essential
• Knowledge and understanding of occupational hygiene equipment, instrumentation, methods and procedures to conduct Inspections, Tests and Surveys
• Office 365 proficiency (particularly Excel, Word and PowerPoint)
  
  

Duties and Responsibilities

• Provide administrative support to the team in a timely manner.
• Escalate faults and other housekeeping issues with the relevant service provider and ensure queries are resolved within the given timeframes.
• Collate, compile and distribute documents and reports to the required standards within defined timeframes.
• Develop and maintain various databases and records.
• Assist with the planning of Occupational Hygiene Surveys.
• Attend to phone calls and refer to relevant employees to assist clients.
• Conduct Occupational Hygiene inspections, surveys, and tests under the direct supervision of a Registered Occupational Hygienist / Occupational Hygiene Technologist.
• Analyse samples collected during surveys or have them analysed by an approved SANAS laboratory.
• Process data and prepare reports according to prescribed quality standards under the direct supervision of a Registered Occupational Hygienist.
• Administration of laboratory functions.
• Calibration and preparation of measuring equipment for inspections, surveys and tests.
• Clean and maintain measuring equipment.
• Control consumables stock, chemicals, filter media, tube media and diffusion badges.
• Gravimetric determination of filters, asbestos fiber counting and asbestos identification.
• Provide authoritative expertise and advice to clients and stakeholders.
• Participate and contribute to a culture that builds rewarding relationships, facilitates feedback and provides exceptional client service.
• Encourage innovation, change agility, and collaboration within the team.
• Identify opportunities to enhance operational effectiveness and efficiency and communicate recommendations to the Head of Department.
• Manage financial and other company resources under your control with due respect.
  
  

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