• Reference Number : refs/017076
• Directorate : Health Care Waste & Occupational - Hygiene Risk Management
• Number of Posts : 1

• Package : R 520 785.00 per annum (Plus Benefits)
• Enquiries : Ms. R Bodibe Cell No. (079) 502 5542

Requirements :

• Appropriate qualification in Occupational Hygiene (OH) or related health qualification (National Diploma or B Tech in Environmental Health). Qualification in Occupational Health Management, Occupational Health, and Hygiene Legislation or SHEMTRAC/SAMTRAC will be an added advantage. A minimum of three (3) years relevant experience in Occupational Hygiene monitoring, risk assessment, occupational health case investigations, project management and the implementation of ISO45000/1 series, preferably within the health care environment. A valid Driver’s Licence. Knowledge in the use of computer end user programs. Registered with the South African Institute for Occupational Hygiene (SAIOH) as Occupational Technologist, Assistant or Occupational Hygienist or at the HPCSA in a related specialty field. In-depth knowledge in the prevention of occupational disease and ventilation requirements within the healthcare environment. Good interpersonal relations, communication, leadership, analytical and linguistic attributes. Recommendations: People, organizational, coordination and communication skills computer literacy; ability to interpret and manage relevant statutory requirements. Experience in project management would be advantageous.

Duties :

• Assist with the facilitation and monitoring of appropriate statutory compliance within the Department. Compile and validate comprehensive monthly and annual reports. Provide guidelines to staff and clients in terms of SHERQ programmes. Assist with the development of strategic, operational and MTEF plans and in the monitoring and evaluation of implementation of such, based on the SHERQ principles DPSA model. Assist in reviewing and compiling OHRM policies and guidelines (SOPs) for the planning and implementation of OHRM training and occupational hygiene monitoring programmes and determine trends. Facilitate the development of Emergency Preparedness Plans in the Department. Facilitate the effective implementation of integrated occupational hygiene monitoring, health risk assessment and passive case management programmes and monitor such, including the biological monitoring programmes, for effectiveness and efficiency. Verify and validate occupational hygiene monitoring, integrated health risk assessment and passive case management reports. Provide guidelines for the planning and implementation of OH risk management legal compliance monitoring programmes. Develop staff capacity and skills to produce quality and reliable data for the sub-programme. Provide technical support to the sub-directorate and conduct research and development within the unit. Assist the Deputy Director with management of sub ordinates in the Sub-Directorate. Assist with reporting of MPAT/SMT of the SHERQ Pillar to the Office of Premier to the DPSA. Conduct and facilitate the health risk assessments process as required in terms of the OHS Act (Act 85 of 93) in areas of responsibility. Compile occupational hygiene monitoring programs and protocols. Conduct occupational hygiene monitoring of environmental stressors in areas of responsibility in accordance with operational plans. Calibrate and prepare occupational hygiene monitoring equipment. Prepare and compile occupational hygiene monitoring reports. Conduct occupational hygiene program audits. Implement the SHERQ Model according to DPSA. Plan, coordinate and present occupational hygiene awareness training programs at regional, district and institutional level Coordinate in-post training within the Sub Directorate Occupational Hygiene Risk Management. Facilitate the implementation of risk mitigation measures in areas of responsibility. Conduct passive case management Facilitate emergency preparedness plans within the GDOH Facilities. Prepare progress reports for management.

Notes :

• Applications should be submitted strictly online at the following E-Recruitment portal: https://jobs.gauteng.gov.za. No hand-delivered, faxed or emailed applications will be accepted. NB: For assistance with online applications please email your query to e-recruitment@gauteng.gov.za. NB: Where Driver’s Licence 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/documents plus a recently updated comprehensive Curriculum Vitae (Applications without proof of a new Z83 application form and a detailed CV will be disqualified). (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 3 months 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). NB: Reference Checks-The applicant must provide at least 3 contact details (names, cellphone number and email address) of his/her referees, of which one must be immediate supervisor. 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 5/1993. It is 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. WOMEN AND PEOPLE WITH DISABILITY ARE ENCOURAGED TO APPLY.

Employer : Department of Health

Location : Central Office-Johannesburg

Closing Date : 09-02-2024

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.