• Reference Number : refs/022621
  • Directorate : Performance Management and Development
  • Number of Posts : 1
  • Package : R 468 459 per annum
  • Enquiries : ENQUIRIES: Ms Motshedisi Ramohloki Tel No: 011 843 6656

Requirements :

  • An appropriate, recognized three-year National Diploma/ Degree (NQF Level 6/7) qualification in Environmental Health/ Safety Management plus a minimum of 3 years’ experience in the Occupational Health and Safety field at a supervisory level and or at a post equivalent to salary level 8/7. An in-depth knowledge of Occupational Health and Safety Act, Safety Health Environment Risk and Quality regulations/ prescripts, Basic Conditions of Employment Act and Regulations, Labour Relations Act policies and prescripts. Good Communication Skills, Customer Services, Good report writing skills, Computer Literacy, Conflict and Problem Solving. Ability to work independently. A valid South African Driver’s License.

Duties :

  • Ensure implementation of Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) programmes in the department. Maintain Safety Health Environment Risk and Quality (SHERQ) standards and regulations in the department to ensure safety working environment. Manage the identification and assessment and moderation of occupational hazards and risks. Development of the Department’s Occupational Health and Safety Policies, Procedures and Guidelines. Develop and maintain best practices of Occupational Health and Safety policies, procedures and guidelines. Manage the development and valuation of Occupational Health and Safety Committee. Supervision and development of staff.

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: 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

Closing Date : 06-06-2025


Criteria Questions
Do you have an appropriate, recognized three-year National Diploma/ Degree (NQF Level 6/7) qualification in Occupational Health and Hygiene/ Environmental Health/ Industrial Psychology/ Safety Management?
Do you have a South African driver’s licence?
Do you have a minimum of 3 years’ experience as an OHS Practitioner in the Occupational Health and Hygiene environment dealing with Employee Health and Wellness mainly occupational Hygiene matters at a supervisory level and or at a post equivalent to salary level 8/7?

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.