Senior Occupational Health And Safety Officer

Department

Department of Sport, Arts, Culture and Recreation

Location

Head Office

Salary

R413 001 per annum (Level 08), (plus benefits) · Level 08

Closing date

See advert

Reference number

REFS/056588

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How to apply

Fill in a new Z83 form and quote the reference number REFS/056588.
Attach a detailed CV. Only add certified copies of ID and qualifications if the advert asks for them.
Send it to the address or email in the advert below (or the official circular).
Make sure it arrives before the closing date. Late applications are not considered.

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Requirements

The successful candidate should have Grade 12 Certificate plus a National Diploma / Degree (NQF Level 6/7 in Environmental Health/ Occupational Safety Management or relevant qualification. A minimum of 2 - 3 years’ experience in OHS environment. Valid driver’s license. Skills: Problem Solving. Negotiation. Decision making, Resilience. Self-Motivation. Verbal communication & written communications. Interpersonal skills. Customer service. Knowledge: Relevant Public Service Legislation. GDSACR and GPG policies. Project management. PFMA, Treasury Regulation, PSA, PSR, etc. Change Management. Report writing. Facilitation skills. Research Methodologies. Employee Health and Wellness related. Registration with professional bodies (SAIOSH/SAIOH/ HPCSA).

Duties

Secure approval of Occupational health and safety policies, procedures in line with the Occupational health and safety act (OHS) requirements and safety guidelines and the OHS standards. Implement policies and procedures pertaining to occupational health and safety (OHS) to ensure that employees’ performance is managed and monitored and skills development take place. Communicating the approved policies, systems and procedures to employees. Coordinate training for all appointed statutory appointments. Conduct workplace inspections. Monitor and evaluate the effectiveness of policies, procedures that are in place. Monitor Statutory appointments are in place. Establish Occupational health and safety (OHS) Committee as per the legislation. Uphold the stipulations of the Act through the performance of health and safety committee. Coordinate awarenesses to employees on SOPs of OHS. Assess maint

Enquiries

Mr. Nkhumeleni Magadze Tel No: (011) 355 2615 / 066 131 9370

How to apply

Applications go directly to the department — not through GovJobs SA. Submit a completed, signed Z83 form and a detailed CV, quoting the reference number. Application address and any extra instructions are in the department's section of Circular 34 of 2026.