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| Job Title: | ASSISTANT DIRECTOR: OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH AND SAFETY |
| Company: | DPSA |
| Job Reference: | 2025/191/OCJ |
| Category: | Government |
| Location: | Pretoria, ZA |
| Employment Type: | Full Time |
| Date Posted: | 2025-07-28T22:12 |
| Closing Date: | 2025-08-09T00:11 |
| Salary: | ZAR 468589 - 556271 per year |
ASSISTANT DIRECTOR: OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH AND SAFETY - Job Description
Introduction
The successful candidate will be required to sign a performance agreement.
Responsibilities
Facilitate the development, reviews and implementation of the Policy on OHS and other related policies: Draft OHS Annual Plan and schedule. Draft OHS policy and send to all employees for their inputs. Develop and manage a fully sustainable health and safety program for the department: Establish and maintain fully functional health and safety committees Facilitate nomination process of H&S Representatives and committee.
Ensure availability of H&S Reps in each location. Keep records of designation letters and certificates. Facilitate training of Health and Safety Reps. Schedule monthly meetings of the Health and Safety Committees.
Provide secretariat services for OHS Committees.
Develop and implement an incident management system: Establish and maintain an incident and accident management system.
Keep record and report of incident and accident management system. Provision of first aid assistance when necessary and manage register.
Conduct investigation on incidents/accidents and keep records. Provide necessary forms to employees when necessary. Hazard identification and risk assessment: Develop standardized inspection checklist. Conduct Daily/Weekly/Monthly inspections.
Conduct evacuation drills to ensure safety of employees. Communicate findings of inspections to the building owner and corrective actions to be taken. IOD Management and liaise with the Commissioner for Compensation.
Supervise staff:
Allocate work. Train and develop employees.
Supervise maintenance and cleaning services.
Liaison with building maintenance at all sites/offices.
Required Qualifications
National Diploma or Degree in Environmental Health, Safety management or equivalent qualification at NQF level 6.
A minimum of 3 years’ experience in Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) field / related experience of which one (1) year should be on a supervisory level. Registration with SAIOSH or relevant statutory body required.
Knowledge Requirements: Competent knowledge of the Occupational Health and Safety Act. Competent knowledge of the SHERQ Framework, Emergency Planning and Standard Operating Procedures.
Thorough knowledge of Hazards Identification and Risk Assessment. Working knowledge of committee proceedings. Competencies Skills: Client Service Orientation. Effective communication. Commitment to Learning. Problem solving and analysis. Concern for quality and order. Computer literacy.
Security management. Emotional intelligence. Team participation. Valid Drivers' license as the job will entail extensive travelling and the successful incumbent must be willing to work long hours.
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