Assistant Director: Occupational Health and Safety Practitioner

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NOTE: Candidates who previously applied need to re-apply. Appointment under the Public Service Act. DUTIES: Recognized Degree/National Diploma in Safety Management or relevant qualification. 3-5 years’ supervisory experience in an Occupational Health and Safety environment. Computer literate. Valid driver’s licence. Competencies And Attributes: Knowledge of OHS Act. Knowledge of COID Act. Knowledge of DCS employee occupational health and safety policy and processes. HR Mandates regarding employee occupational health and safety. Public Service Regulations. Knowledge of collective Agreements with regard to employee occupational health and safety. Information collection, analyses, interpretation, dissemination with regard to performance assessment policies regulations and acts. Knowledge of COID Act (Workman Compensation Act). Safety standards. Basic Conditi ons of Employment Act. Public Service Regulations. DCS Financial Policy regarding claims, expenditure, advances, payments, invoices, etc. HR Policies related to leave, performance assessment, discipline, grievances, skills development, occupational health and safety, employee wellness, remuneration and allowances, etc. Project management principles. PFMA – compilation of budgets, estimation, expenditure and reporting. The ability to access and interpret required management information. Communication, presentations, decision making, problem solving, networking/liaison with stakeholders and listening skills. Technical report writing and an alytical thinking. Policy development, analysis, monitoring, evaluation and implementation. Knowledge of DPSA Circulars with regard to employee occupational health and safety. Facilitate the implementation of OHS as incorporated in the IEHW policy and procedure. Monitor the compliance of Occupational Health and safety in terms of COID Acts within the region and management area. Monitor and promote corporate culture of Safety, Health, Environment, Risk and Quality (SHERQ) in the region. Facilitate the implementation of corrective measures in order to mitigate SHERQ risks. Coordinate and facilitate emergency preparedness plan and response procedures within the region. SALARY: R487 197 per annum CENTRE: Gauteng region: Leeuwkop Ref No: GP 2026/11/01 Kgoši Mampuru II Ref No: GP 2026/11/02] Bavianspoort Ref No: GP 2026/11/03] Zonderwater Ref No: GP 2026/11/04] Johannesburg Ref No: GP 2026/11/05] Boksburg Ref No: GP 2026/11/06] Modderbee Ref No: GP 2026/11/07] Krugersdorp Ref No: GP 2026/11/08 Western Cape region: Breederiver Ref No: WC 2026/11/02 Drakenstein Ref No: WC 2026/11/03 Overberg Ref No: WC 2026/11/04 Voorberg Ref No: WC 2026/11/05 West Coast Ref No: WC 2026/11/06 Southern Cape Ref No: WC 2026/11/07 ENQUIRIES: Gauteng region: Ms Mongwai EN Tel No: (012) 420 0174/Ms Feni SAP Tel no: (012) 420 0173/ (012) 420 0179. Western Cape region: Ms. A Reddy Tel No: (021) 559 7920 / Ms. NC Sotyibi Tel No: (021) 558 0518/ Mr S. Sikisazane Tel No: (021) 558 0108. Re-Advertisement

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