Assistant Director: Occupational Health And Safety

Requirements

A Senior Certificate plus an appropriate National Diploma/NQF level 6 or Bachelor’s Degree /Bachelor of Technology (BTech) in Safety Management OR equivalent qualification. A minimum of 3-4 years’ experience in Health and Safety in a Corporate organisation, Public Sector or State Owned entities or organ of state. Competencies: Be professional, highly motivated, initiative and critical thinker who will be able to gather and analyse information skilfully. Good interpersonal skills. Have excellent organisational and planning skills. Ability to read and analyse official documents. Have a good presentation, facilitation and training skills. Have average understanding of information security and document management. Be able to work independently as part of a team and under pressure. Have a project management knowledge and experience. Confidentiality, integrity and trust. Knowledge: Problem solving and analysis. Good compute and capturing skills. Knowledge of classification of information. Knowledge of treasury regulations, project management, construction regulation, built environment, procurement directives and procedure. Have effective oral and written communication skills. Have advance numeracy and budgeting skills. Knowledge of the National Strategic Intelligence Act 1994(act 39 of 1994). Protection of information Act 2000 (Act 84 of 2000). The national vetting Strategy in the Public Sector. Minimum Information Security Standards (MISS) and Criminal Procedure Act 1997 (Act 51 of 1997). Occupational Health and Safety Act, 1993 (Act 85 of 1993). Have good knowledge of policy analysis and development and good office management skills.

Key Responsibilities

Develop, implement and review OHS Policies; Develop and implement OHS Standard Operating Procedures, Frameworks and Internal Controls; Develop and implement Injury on Duty and Incident Standard Operating Procedures; Establish and facilitate OHS Committee meetings; Establish and facilitate Emergency Response Teams; Develop training matrix and facilitate workshops and inductions; Create awareness campaigns on safety requirements and protocols; oversee the compliance of service providers on safety management; Develop and implement Emergency Response Plans (ERP); Facilitate emergency preparedness drills; Conduct risk assessment and develop OHS Risk Register; Conduct inspections and provide reports; Provide reports on OHS activities; Conduct incident investigations and develop and manage incident register; perform adhoc activities as delegated

How to Apply

Enquiries

Ms. N Buthelezi Tel No: (012) 308 1607

Notes

NB: Email applications must on the subject line state only the Reference number: OHS/PRES/2026 (with no spaces).