Assistant Director: Occupational Health & Safety: Statutory Compliance-Ohsa (Mechanical)

Requirements

A minimum of three-year tertiary qualification (NQF level 06/National Diploma) in a build environment (Mechanical). Relevant years of experience in a build environment field including supervisory level. (Safety Management qualification/Certificate will serve as an added advantage). Extensive knowledge of the build environment. Valid driver’s license. Application and understanding of the Occupational Health & Safety Act, 85 of 1993 and other relevant acts and regulations. Understanding of the National Building Standards (SANS10400) and its prescripts including Municipality by laws. Understanding of the procedures with regard to the safe operation of the Lifts, 93 Boilers, Incinerators, stand-by generators and water treatment plant equipment. Basic knowledge of the Departmental Policies and Procedures, Public Finance Management Act (PFMA). Good verbal and written communication skills Computer literacy. Good interpersonal relations. Problem solving skills, listening and observation, Negotiations, conflict management and leadership skills. Incident investigation, report writing and presentation skills. Prepared to travel and willing to adapt to working schedule in accordance with the office requirements.

Key Responsibilities

Ensure and facilitate the implementation of the Occupational Health and Safety Act and regulations within the Region. Effectively manage general administration and safety regulations. Conduct proactive and reactive inspection in a state and leased facilities including construction projects. Approve and ensure each contractor H & Safety plan is maintained on the construction site. Facilitate the issuance of the electrical certificate of compliance Ensure lifts, boilers, Incinerators, stand-by generators including water treatment plant equipment are safe without risk. Provide support when the emergency arises and prepare incident report. Conduct incidents investigation and generate the report with recommendation. Facilitate the appointment of health & safety representative, First Aiders and Fire Marshals. Facilitate the training sessions for health safety committee members including the information sessions. Compile and conduct the presentations and facilitation the activation of the emergency evacuation procedures in accordance with the building regulation & Municipality by-laws. Provide technical advice to client’s departments and attend internal and external meetings on OHS matters*Consolidate the monthly/quarterly and annual reports for the OHS directorate in the regions.

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