Senior Occupational Health & Safety Officer

Requirements

Grade 12 / Matric / Level 4 Certificate. An appropriate National Diploma / Degree in Safety Management qualification. 2 years’ experience in occupational health and safety environment. Computer literacy. A valid driver’s licence. Knowledge of CET Act and COIDA. Occupational Health and Safety Act 85 of 1993 and other applicable legislations and regulations. OHSAS 18001 Management system. Good written and verbal communication skills. Good problem solving skills, Planning & organising, Research skills, Analytical skills, Report writing skills and Presentation skills. 45

Key Responsibilities

Participate in the development of policies, guidelines and strategies in line with Health & Safety Act. Compile the emergency evacuation policy, management plan and operational plan in relation to occupational health and safety. Compile outstanding 18001 OHSAS documentation. Compile and submit reports to internal stakeholders. Arrange and conduct health and safety trainings. Conduct induction training to staff and students in relation to health and safety. Promote Health and Safety working environment in all sites. Coordinate occupational health and safety risk assessments by visiting all sites for periodical inspection. Provide occupational health and safety related advice. Comply with DHET and College policies and procedures.

How to Apply

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Notes

Applications must be submitted on Z83 Form obtainable from any Public Service Department or on the Internet at Www.Gov.Za/Documents and must be accompanied by a recently updated comprehensive CV (with three contactable references). A fully completed and signed Z83 form and a detailed Curriculum Vitae will be considered. A user guide and ‘how to’ videos will assist in how to complete for the form and digital signature. Only shortlisted candidates will be required to submit certified documents/copies of qualifications and other relevant documents to support the application on or before the day of the interviews. It is the applicant’s responsibility to have foreign qualifications evaluated by the South African Qualification Authority (SAQA). Candidates whose appointments promote representativity in term s of race, gender, and disability will receive preference. The candidate(s) will be required to sign an annual performance agreement, disclose his/her financial interests, and be subjected to security clearance. If you have not been contacted within three (3) months of the closing date of this advertisement, please accept that your application was unsuccessful. Suitable candidates will be subjected to personnel suitability checks (criminal record check, citizenship verification, qualification/study verification, and previous employment verification). Applications received after the closing date will not be considered. “DHET is committed to providing equal opportunities and practising affirmative action. The appointment will be done in line with the approved Employment Equity Plan. Persons with disability are encouraged to apply. It is our intention to promote representativity in terms of (race, gender, and disability) in the organisation. The successful candidate will be required to write a competency assessment, sign an annual performance agreement, disclose his/her financial interest and be subjected to security clearance. All shortlisted candidates, including the 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. CLOSING DATE : 24 July 2026 at 16H00.