• Reference Number : REFS/035581
• Directorate : Occupational Health & safety
• Number of Posts : 1

• Package : R325 101 (per annum plus benefits)
• Enquiries : Ms. KG Maruma TEL NO 011 488 3759/ 3762

Requirements :

• Grade 12 and National Diploma at NQF Level 6 in Safety Management or related qualification (accredited certificate at NQF level 5 or equivalent). One to three years’ experience in the implementation of OHS legislation. Registration with the south African Institute of Occupational Safety and Health (SAIOSH) or South African Institute of Hygiene (SAIOH) or South African Council for project Management & Construction (SACPCMP). Knowledge in Occupational Health and Safety Management and related systems. Knowledge of OHS Act (Act 85 of 1993) and relevant Government Regulations. Skills: Good interpersonal and communication skills (verbal and written), high level investigative skills, report writing skills, planning ability, computer literacy (including Excel, Word, Access and PowerPoint). The following will be an added advantage: Exposure to Hospital Environment and valid driver’s license.

Duties :

• Ensure overall supervision, coordination, implementation and compliance or SHERQ programmes. Coordinate the functionality of an OHS committee. Identification of hazards. Conduct regular safety inspections. Develop reports. Facilitate compensation for Occupational Injuries and Diseases Act (COIDA). Promote safety awareness in working environment and continuous training. Ensure adequate support to team members. Ensure a culture of innovation and performance. Ensure the occupational health and safety rules are observed in a working environment. Distribution of emergency procedures and fire safety programs. Conduct emergency procedures and work disaster management team. Assist with the promotion of health and safety programs. Assist in the Basic Occupational Health and Safety policy implementation. Attend to ad hoc queries pertaining to Occupational Health and Safety measures. Procurement of goods and services related to OHS, e.g. Hygiene survey, medical surveillance, PPE etc.

Notes :

• Applications should be submitted on a (PDF Format only) to the following E-Recruitment portal: http://professionaljobcenter.gpg.gov.za. No hand-delivered, faxed or emailed applications will be accepted. Where Driver’s License is mandatory, exception will be granted for people with disabilities. Application should be accompanied by a fully completed and signed new Z83 application form obtainable from any Public Service Department or on the internet at www.dpsa.gov.za/documentsplus a recently updated comprehensive Curriculum Vitae (Applications without proof of a new Z83 application form and a detailed CV will be disqualified). The experience on the Curriculum Vitae must contain the institution, position(s) and dates indicating the starting and ending period to be able to calculate the years of experience. The information on the new Z83 must correspond with the Curriculum Vitae. (Shortlisted candidates will receive communication from HR to submit certified copies of educational qualifications and other relevant documents not older than 6 months on or before the day of the interview). It is the applicant’s responsibility to have foreign qualifications evaluated by the South African Qualifications Authority (SAQA). All foreign qualification must be accompanied by evaluation certificate from the South African Qualification Authority (SAQA). Correspondence will only be limited to shortlisted candidates. If you have not been contacted within 3months of the closing date of this advertisement, please accept that your application was unsuccessful. Suitable candidates will be subjected to a personnel suitability check (criminal record, citizenship, credit record checks, qualification verification and employment/reference check verification and social media checks). NB: Reference Checks-the applicant should provide contactable referees (names, cell phone number and email address), of which immediate supervisor(s) must form part of. The Department shall reserve the right to conduct verification beyond names provided on CV. Where applicable, candidates will be subjected to a skills/knowledge test. The recommended candidate may be subjected to Medical Surveillance as required by the Occupational Health and Safety Act, Act 85/1993. It is the department’s intention to promote representivity (race, gender, and disability) in the Public Service through the filling of these posts. The Department reserves the right not to appoint/fill this post. Public Service does not charge any fees for applying for posts. Should you be asked for a fee, please let the authorities know. WOMEN AND PEOPLE WITH DISABILITY ARE ENCOURAGED TO APPLY

Employer : Department of Health

Location : Charlotte Maxeke Johannesburg Academic Hospital

Closing Date : 10-03-2026

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.