• Reference Number : REFS/056588
• Directorate : Human Capital Management
• Number of Posts : 1

• Package : R413 001.00 per annum (plus benefits)
• Enquiries : Mr. Nkhumeleni Magadze: 011 355 2615 / 066 131 9370. Applications must be online at https://jobs.gauteng.gov.za or emailed to: SACRWestCorridor@gauteng.gov.za

Requirements :

• The successful candidate should have Grade 12 Certificate plus a National Diploma / Degree (NQF Level 6/7 in Environmental Health/ Occupational Safety Management or relevant qualification. A minimum of 2 - 3 years’ experience in OHS environment. Valid driver’s license. Skills: Problem Solving. Negotiation. Decision making, Resilience. Self-Motivation. Verbal communication & written communications. Interpersonal skills. Customer service. Knowledge: Relevant Public Service Legislation. GDSACR and GPG policies. Project management. PFMA, Treasury Regulation, PSA, PSR, etc. Change Management. Report writing. Facilitation skills. Research Methodologies. Employee Health and Wellness related. Registration with professional bodies (SAIOSH/SAIOH/ HPCSA).

Duties :

• Secure approval of Occupational health and safety policies, procedures in line with the Occupational health and safety act (OHS) requirements and safety guidelines and the OHS standards. Implement policies and procedures pertaining to occupational health and safety (OHS) to ensure that employees’ performance is managed and monitored and skills development take place. Communicating the approved policies, systems and procedures to employees. Coordinate training for all appointed statutory appointments. Conduct workplace inspections. Monitor and evaluate the effectiveness of policies, procedures that are in place. Monitor Statutory appointments are in place. Establish Occupational health and safety (OHS) Committee as per the legislation. Uphold the stipulations of the Act through the performance of health and safety committee. Coordinate awarenesses to employees on SOPs of OHS. Assess maintenance of electrical and machinery equipment. Conduct workplace Hazard Identification Risk Assessment. Coordinate SHERQ training needs. Coordinate SHERQ risk register. Monitor and evaluate disaster departments. Develop minutes for OHS Meeting. Develop action plan from the meeting. Injury on Duty Knowledge and understanding of the Compensation for Occupational Injuries and Diseases Act (COIDA), Conduct investigation of reported near misses, occupational diseases and injury on duty. Compile an investigation preliminary report and finalization of the cases reported

Notes :

• Applications should be submitted online at https://jobs.gauteng.gov.za (New Z83 form must be attached. “Applicants are advised that until 31 December 2020 the current application for employment (Z83) form will be applicable, however from 01st January 2021, a new application form which can be downloaded at www.dpsa.gov.za-vacancies. Applications quoting the relevant reference number must be submitted on the new form Z83, obtainable from any Public Service Department or on internet at www.gov.za/documents. Received applications using the incorrect application for employment (old Z83) will not be considered. Each post(s) advert must be accompanied by its own application form for employment and must be fully completed, initialled and signed by the applicant as instructed below. Failure to fully complete, initial and sign the Z83 form will lead to disqualification of the application during the selection process. All fields of Section A, B, C and D of the Z83 must be completed in full. Section E, F, G (Due to the limited space on the Z83 it is acceptable for applicants to indicate refer to CV or see attached. However, the question related to conditions that prevent re-appointment under Part “F” must be answered and declaration signed, as per DPSA circular no. 03 of 2025. Only an updated comprehensive CV (with detailed previous experience if any) and a completed and signed new Z83 application form is required. Only shortlisted candidates will be required to submit certified copies of qualifications and other related documents on or before the day of the interview. Non-RSA Citizens/Permanent Resident Permit holders in possession of foreign qualifications must be accompanied by an evaluation report issued by the South African Qualification Authority (SAQA). The Department does not accept applications via fax. Applicants who do not comply with the abovementioned instructions/ requirements, as well as applications received late will not be considered. All shortlisted candidates, including the SMS, shall undertake two pre-entry assessments. One will be a practical exercise to determine a candidate’s suitability based on the post’s technical and generic requirements and the other must be an integrity (ethical conduct) assessment. All shortlisted candidates for SMS posts will be subjected to a technical exercise and interview. Following the technical exercise and interview, a maximum of three (3) SMS candidates will undergo psychometric assessments to assess cognitive capabilities, behavioural preferences, emotional intelligence, and integrity. If you have not been contacted within three (03) months after the closing date of this advertisement, accept that your application was unsuccessful. Suitable candidates will be subjected to a personnel suitability check. Please note by responding to the advertisement, you consent to the collection, processing, and storing of your Personal Information in accordance with the Protection of Personal Information Act (POPIA). The Department reserves the right not to make any appointment(s) to the below advertised post(s). The successful candidate will be required to enter into an employment contract and a performance agreement. It is the Department’s intention to promote equity (race, gender and disability) through the filling of these post(s). Successful completion of the Senior Management Pre-Entry Programme (Nyukela) is required before the appointment can be made for Senior Management posts. Enrolment for the course should be made on the NSG’s website at https://www.thensg.gov.za/training-course/sms-pre-entry-programme suitably qualified, dynamic, passionate, and experienced qualifying persons are invited to apply for the vacant position.

Employer : Department of Sports Arts Culture and Recreation

Location : Johannesburg

Closing Date : 07-10-2026

Please Notes :

• Due to the large number of applications we envisage receiving, applications will not be acknowledged. If you do not receive any response within 3 months, please accept that your application was not successful.