• Reference Number : REFS/022815
  • Directorate : Directorate Performance Management and Development
  • Number of Posts : 1
  • Package : R 325 101 per annum
  • Enquiries : Ms. Motshedisi Ramohloki Tel No (011) 843 6656

Requirements :

  • An appropriate recognized National Diploma / Degree in Environmental Health or Safety Management. 1-2 years’ experience in the Occupational Health and Safety field. The candidate must have extensive knowledge of Occupational Health & Safety Act 85 of 1993, Public Finance Management Act 1 of 1999, Compensation of Occupational Injuries and Diseases Act 130 of 1993, Disaster Management Act 57 of 2002, and the EHW strategic Framework. The candidate must have excellent communication and problem-solving skills. A valid driver’s license is essential.

Duties :

  • Coordinate, monitor, advice and render health and safety administration. Monitor OHS compliance. Conduct OHS inspections and audits. Facilitate prompt response and resolution of all faults identified. Monitor and support districts compliance with OHS requirements. Coordinate OHS trainings and awareness programme within the department. Monitor the functionality of the OHS Committee. Ensure compliance of emergency equipment. Prepare and implement the emergency/evacuation drills in the Department. Liaise with facilities management to conduct building inspections. Attend to IOD matters and develop incident register. Facilitate and coordinate the development of occupational health and safety policies, procedures and guidelines.

Notes :

  • It is our intention to promote representatively (Race, Gender and Disability) in the Public Service through the filling of this posts. Applications must be submitted on form Z83, obtainable from any public service department or on internet at www.dpsa.gov.za /documents. Received applications using the incorrect application for employment (old Z83) will not be considered. Each application for employment form must be fully completed, duly signed and initialled on the first page by the applicant. Failure to fully complete, initial and sign this form may lead to disqualification of the application during the selection process. A fully completed, initialled, and signed new form Z83 (Section A, B, C and D compulsory and (Section E, F and G ignore if CV attached). A Z83 form and a detailed CV MUST be attached on hand delivered, posted and online applications. Applicants are not required to submit copies of qualifications and other relevant documents on the application but must submit the Z83 with a detailed Curriculum Vitae. Only shortlisted candidates will be required to submit certified documents on or before the day of the interview following communication from Human Resources. It is the applicant’s responsibility to have foreign qualifications evaluated by the South African Qualifications Authority (SAQA). Suitable candidates will be subjected to personnel suitability checks (positive Identity, qualification, fraud listing, employment reference, and criminal record verification as well as the required level of security clearance process). Where applicable, candidate will be subjected to a skills/ knowledge or computer assessment test. Following the interview process, recommended candidate (s) to attend the generic MMS competency assessment. The logistics of which will be communicated by the Department. Short-listed candidates will be subjected to a security clearance. Department reserves the right not to make appointment(s) to the advertised post(s). Women and people with disabilities are encouraged to apply and preference will be given to the underrepresented groups as per the GDE Employment Equity Targets. Applications received after the closing date will not be considered. The specific reference number of the post must be quoted. Due to the large number of applications we envisage to receive, applications will not be acknowledged. If you do not receive any response within 3 months, please accept that your application was unsuccessful. No faxed, emailed and late applications will be considered. Applications must be delivered or posted to: Physical address 26th Loveday Street, Kuyasa House, Johannesburg, Postal address: P.O. Box 7710, Johannesburg 2001, or apply online at https://jobs.gauteng.gov.za/

Employer : Department of Education

Location : Head Office, Johannesburg

Closing Date : 04-07-2025


Criteria Questions
Do you have an appropriate recognized National Diploma / Degree in Environmental Health or Safety Management?
Do you have 1-2 years’ experience in the Occupational Health and Safety field?
Do you have a South African driver’s licence?

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.