South Africa Career Opportunities - DEPUTY DIRECTOR | OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH AND SAFETY REF NO: HRMC 30/26/2 at Company

Job Title	DEPUTY DIRECTOR: OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH AND SAFETY REF NO: HRMC 30/26/2
Company	DHA
Job Reference	HRMC 30/26/2
Category	Government Jobs
Location	Pretoria, ZA
Employment Type	Full Time
Date Posted	2026-06-08T17:48
Closing Date	2026-06-26T19:48
Status	Open for Applications
Salary	ZAR 698147 - 1098195 per year

DEPUTY DIRECTOR: OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH AND SAFETY REF NO: HRMC 30/26/2 - Job Description

Introduction

The Department of Home Affairs (DHA) seeks to hire patriotic, professional, passionate and talented individuals to form part of a new leadership team, equipped with the right skills to facilitate the transformation of Home Affairs into a digital-first, world-class organisation. If you are committed to delivering on the Medium-Term Development Plan’s priorities through digital transformation, ascribe to the Department’s shared value set, have what it takes to deliver on the needs of DHA Clients with the highest levels of dignity, integrity and innovation, and your credentials meet the requirements of any of the following positions, kindly respond before the closing date. The DHA complies with the Protection of Personal Information Act, 2013 (Act No. 4 of 2013). Applicants’ personal information will be used for recruitment purposes, retained where required for audit, and safeguarded against unauthorised disclosure, except where legally required. Submission of an application constitutes consent to such processing. Applications: Applications must be submitted online at https://erecruitment.dha.gov.za sent to the correct address specified at the bottom of the posts, on or before the closing date, accompanied by a fully completed Application for Employment Form (New Z83, effective from 1 January 2021), obtainable at www.dpsa.gov.za, citing the correct post number and job title, and a comprehensive CV (citing the start and end date dd/mm/yy), job title, duties performed and exit reason for each employment period to be considered, as well as the details of at least two contactable employment references (as recent as possible), regardless of online or manual submission. All shortlisted candidates, including SMS, shall undertake two pre-entry assessments. One will be a practical exercise to determine a candidate’s suitability based on the post’s technical and generic requirements and the other must be an integrity (ethical conduct) assessment. Shortlisted candidates will also be required to submit a copy of their ID document, a valid driver’s license (if specified as a job requirement), relevant educational qualifications / RPL certificates / Academic Transcripts of completed qualifications, and Acting letters as directed. Furthermore, applicants who possess (a) foreign qualification(s), are required to submit the evaluated results of such qualifications, as received from the South African Qualifications Authority (SAQA); will be subjected to an interview, various relevant tests and assessments, and employment suitability checks (credit, criminal, citizenship, qualifications, and employment references including verification of exit reasons, and conducting business with State). Once appointed, serving a prescribed probation period and obtaining a security clearance appropriate to the post will be required. Correspondence between the Department and candidates will be limited to shortlisted candidates only.

About the Company

The DHA is a merit-based, equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. In line with its commitment
to promoting representivity, in the filling of entry-level positions preference may be given to locally based
candidates on grounds of affordability as well as to (unemployed) youth and the DHA’s interns and
learners who have successfully completed their respective skills development programmes. In the filling
of all posts, preference may be afforded to persons with disabilities, and in respect of SMS-level posts, to
women. Persons falling in these categories and who meet the post requirements are preferred.

Responsibilities

The successful candidate will be responsible for, amongst others, the following
specific tasks: Coordinate and manage Occupational Health and Safety (OHS)
procedures in the department. Analyse health trends and develop appropriate
actions. Conduct incident investigation (formal and informal) and audit
approved inspections authorities Occupational Hygiene, First Aid. Ensure that
safety, accident reduction and health survey programs are implemented. Form
part of the disaster task team Committee. Form part of the risk assessment
task team responsible for occupation or relocation of offices. Compile and
consolidate monthly, quarterly and annual reports on OHS. Coordinate and
monitor disaster. Coordinate and support quarterly Safety health Environment
Committee meetings physically in the Department (Head Office and
Provinces). Conduct Audit occupational hygiene and safety according to the
OHS Act. Attend various site meetings and provide specialist advice on OHS
matters. Write Occupational Safety and Health incidents reports. Ensure the
business achieve OHS objectives and targets. Conduct risk assessment,
provide advice and recommend on range of specialist areas such as fire
regulations, hazardous substances, noise, safeguarding machinery and
occupational diseases. Maintain strong focus on health and safety within the
work environment and demonstrate accountability for actions. Ensure that
occupational hygiene and medical surveillance are conducted on work areas
to identify potential incidents on health hazards. Coordinate OHS processes,
standards and principles. Develop and implement policy, and procedure,
directive, acts and regulations. Establish, maintain and ensure a good working
relationship with the department and relevant stakeholders. Implement
effective risk and compliance in line with the relevant legislative prescripts.
Ensure effective and efficient management of human, physical and financial
resources within the Unit. Coach and guide staff on best practices and
compliance with regulatory requirements.

Required Qualifications

An undergraduate qualification in Environmental Studies, Occupational Health
and Safety, Occupational Health Hygiene, Safety Management, Public
Administration, Public Management, or Human Resources Management with
specialisation in Employee Wellness or Occupational Health and Safety or
relevant at NQF level 6 as recognized by SAQA. 3 years’ experience in a Junior
Management / Assistant Director / Specialist role in Occupational Health and
Safety (OHS) / Environmental Management or an Employee Wellness
generalist environment is required. SAMTRACK / courses offered by NOSA is
required. Knowledge of Safety, Health, Environment, Risk and Quality
Management (SHERQ). Knowledge of the relevant sections of the
Compensation for Occupational Injuries and Diseases Act (COIDA) and
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Unemployment Insurance Act (UIA). Knowledge of Occupational Health and
Safety Act. Knowledge and understanding of all legislations, policies and
prescripts. Knowledge of Anti-corruption legislation, LRA, BCEA, PSA.
Knowledge of policy development and government protocol. Knowledge of
PFMA and Treasury Regulations. Knowledge of the Public Service Regulatory
Framework. Knowledge of Human Resource Regulatory Framework. Excellent
abilities and experience in project management, project optimization, and the
use of online systems. A valid drivers’ license. Willingness to travel and work
extended hours. Required skills and competencies: Capability and Leadership
Execution. Service Delivery Innovation. Client Orientation and Customer
Focus. People Management and Empowerment. Financial Management.
Programme and Project Management. Decision-Making Skill. Business
Continuity. Conflict Management. Workplace Safety Assessment. Influencing
and networking. Attention to detail. Process analysis and improvement. Conflict
resolution and management. OHS risk Assessment. Business report writing.
Presentation Skills. Interpersonal Skills. Communication Skills. Planning and
Organising Skills. Analytical thinking Skills. Facilitation Skills. Problem Solving
and Analysis. Computer Literacy. Patriotism, Honesty, Integrity and
Accountability.