• Reference Number : REFS/057045
• Directorate : Human Capital Management
• Number of Posts : 1

• Package : R338 106 per annum (plus benefits
• Enquiries : Caiphus Nkuna/ Andy Ndaba, Cell: 071 474 7078/51

Requirements :

• Matric plus NQF Level 6 in Environmental Health, Occupational Health and Safety, Safety Management. Coupled with a minimum 2 -3 years’ experience in an Occupational Health and Safety environment. Registration with a professional body in either Health Professions Council of South Africa (HPCSA), Southern African Institute for Occupational Hygiene (SAIOH), or South African Institute of Occupational Safety and Health (SAIOSH) as a requirement. Competencies: Knowledge and good understanding on OHS Act (85 of 1993) Legislation and its related regulations; Knowledge of and the ability to implement directives on EHW, SHERQ, HIV and AIDS in the workplace; Problem solving; Analytical skills; Computer skills; Interpersonal skills; Presentation and facilitation skills; Report writing skills. A valid drivers’ license.

Duties :

• Monitor and ensure compliance with OHS Act (85 of 1993) & collate reports on SHERQ activities in the department; Implement OHS Policy, Occupational Health and Safety Act (85 of 1993) and related Regulations; Investigate accidents/incidents and complaints of employees in the workplace; Coordinate medical screening and functional medical surveillance where necessary; Review the effectiveness of health and safety measures in the department; Develop Emergency Response policies, evacuation procedures for drills; Coordinate Emergency evacuation drills within the department; Coordinate and facilitate (formal/informal) training for OHS Committee and Representatives; Conduct awareness (posters, workshops, webinars, pamphlets etc) for target employees e.g. use of safety equipment, fire extinguishers, evacuation chairs and PPE usage; Develop and implement Emergency Response procedures. Appoint Emergency Response Team; Coordinate the appointment of OHS representatives and committee; Participate in monthly meetings when required to report on relevant health and safety matters; Establish guidelines that will regulate the functions, responsibilities and administrative aspects of the OHS committee and representatives; Facilitate and continuously review and update the appointment of the relevant OHS committee members and representatives; Coordinate the quarterly OHS committee meetings and/or when necessary ensure effective deliberations on OHS matters and implementation of all action plans thereof; Investigate complaints relating to employee's health and safety matters safety; regarding health and safety at the workplace; Report all OHS committee functions, resolutions and action plans to appropriate authorities; Compile reports on inspections, incidents and accident investigations; Keep record and fill all OHS documents; Liaise with internal and external stakeholders e.g. municipality, disaster management, SAPS, OHS Committee, Contractors, HOD, Risk Management etc; Provide documents and information in the compilation of submissions of quarterly & annual reports to DPSA & OOP; Identify potential hazards and potential major incidents in the college; Conduct comprehensive Hazard Identification and Risk Assessment at the workplace; Conduct occupational health and safety/hygiene-related surveys e.g. lighting, ventilation etc. and make recommendations on control measures to be applied; Organize OHS compliance audits by appropriate authorities (Department of Labour etc on an annual basis); Undertake routine inspections and observations in respective work areas to monitor compliance with or violation of safety regulations, codes and standards; Establish Health & Safety inspections sheets and ensure that OHS Representatives (Reps) conduct such inspections on regular basis; Study, review and initiate appropriate action plans for all hazards and risks identified during OHS Reps inspections; Investigate all SHERQ-related incidents and accidents at the workplace, report same to relevant authorities, maintain accurate records thereof and initiate appropriate actions to prevent recurrence; Constantly strive to reduce occupational injuries, accidents and incidents at the workplace.

Notes :

• It is our intention to promote representivity (race, gender, and disability) in the Public Service through the filling of these posts. Preference will be given to people with disabilities, and they will be exempted from a driver’s license requirement. Applications should be submitted strictly online at https://jobs.gauteng.gov.za/Public/Jobs.aspx or http://jobs.gauteng.gov.za/Public/Jobs.aspx and it should be accompanied by a most recent Z83 form which may be obtained from any Public Service Department or on the internet at www.gov.za/documents. and comprehensive Curriculum Vitae (CV), certified copies of qualifications and Identity will be submitted upon request (no postal or hand delivery applications will be accepted). It is the applicant’s responsibility to have foreign qualifications evaluated by the South African Qualifications Authority (SAQA). 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. Furthermore, the recommended candidate will be required to produce his/her SMS Pre-entry certificate as offered by the National School of Governance (NSG) prior to the appointment being made. The certificate for entry into SMS and full details can be sourced by the following link: http://www.thensg.gov.za/training-course/sms-pre-entry-programme/. Preference will be given to female applicants for SMS posts. 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. The Selection panel shall score both technical exercises as an additional criterion in the interview process. Correspondence will only be limited to shortlisted candidates. If you have not been contacted within 3 months of the closing date of this advertisement, please accept that your application was unsuccessful. Failure to comply with the above instructions of specifically attaching a recent Z83 and a comprehensive CV will result in applications being disqualified.

Employer : Department of Co-Operative Governance and Traditional Affairs

Location : Johannesburg

Closing Date : 09-11-2026

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.