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Assistant Director: Injury on Duty
Directorate: Employee Wellness and OHS
Closes Monday 16 November 2026 at 15:45
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Assistant Director post managing injury on duty processes and occupational health and safety at DCS National Head Office. Suits people with a relevant degree or diploma and 3-5 years of OHS experience
- Duties include managing injury on duty and occupational disease processes at DCS under the Compensation for Occupational Injuries and Diseases Act.
- You will coordinate and monitor policies on occupational injuries and diseases, and carry out research in this area.
- Must-have: a degree or diploma in occupational health, hygiene or safety management, or an equivalent qualification.
- Must-have: 3 to 5 years of relevant experience in an occupational health and safety environment, a valid driver's licence and computer skills.
- Based at the National Head Office. This post is advertised again, so candidates who applied before must apply again.
- The closing date is not stated in the advert text.
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Requirements
- Degree/Diploma in Occupational Health/Hygiene or Safety Management or equivalent qualification.
- 3- 5 years’ relevant experience gained in an occupational health and safety environment.
- Computer literate.
- Valid driver’s licence.
- Competencies and attributes:
- Knowledge of Occupational Injuries and Diseases Act (COIDA).
- Knowledge of Public Service Regulations.
- Knowledge of collective agreements with regard to occupational injuries and diseases.
- Knowledge of DPSA Circulars with regard to occupational injuries and diseases.
- Knowledge of Occupational Injuries and Diseases statistics.
- DCS employee occupational health and safety policy and processes.
- Labour Relations Act.
- HR Mandates regarding occupational injuries and diseases.
- Policy analysis, monitoring, evaluation and implementation.
- Information collection, analysis, interpretation, dissemination with regard to occupational injuries and diseases policies, regulations and acts.
- HR policies related to leave, performance assessment, discipline, grievances, skills development, occupational health & safety, employee wellness, remuneration & allowances, etc.
- Presentation and communication skills.
- The ability to access and interpret required management information.
- Technical report writing.
- Knowledge of OHS Act.
- Project management principles.
- Listening and problem-solving skills.
- Networking/liaison with stakeholders.
- Basic Conditions of Employment Act.
Duties
- Manage the administration of occupational injuries and diseases processes within DCS as stipulated by Occupational injuries and Diseases Act.
- Coordinate and monitor the implementation of policies and processes pertaining to occupational injuries and diseases.
- Conduct occupational injuries and diseases research.
- Ensure that incidents are reported, medical assistance is provided and that the compensation claim process begins as soon as possible.
- Management of performance information, human resources, finance and assets.
How to apply
Should be submitted online at https://careers.dcs.gov.za/. Emailed, post or hand delivered applications will not be considered.
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Enquiries
National Head Office: Ms NS Khumalo Tel No:(012) 307 2174 or Ms TP Ngobeni Tel No: (012) 305 8589.
Notes from the department
Appointment under the Public Service Act.
As printed in Circular 39 of 2026 · page 5 · open the PDF (opens in new tab)
POST 39/02: ASSISTANT DIRECTOR: INJURY ON DUTY REF NO: HO 2025/11/109 Re-advertisement, Candidates who previously applied need to re-apply. Directorate: Employee Wellness and OHS SALARY: R487 197 per annum CENTRE: National Head Office REQUIREMENTS: Degree/Diploma in Occupational Health/Hygiene or Safety Management or equivalent qualification. 3- 5 years’ relevant experience gained in an occupational health and safety environment. Computer literate. Valid driver’s licence. Competencies and attributes: Knowledge of Occupational Injuries and Diseases Act (COIDA). Knowledge of Public Service Regulations. Knowledge of collective agreements with regard to occupational injuries and diseases. Knowledge of DPSA Circulars with regard to occupational injuries and diseases. Knowledge of Occupational Injuries and Diseases statistics. DCS employee occupational health and safety policy and processes. Labour Relations Act. HR Mandates regarding occupational injuries and diseases. Policy analysis, monitoring, evaluation and implementation. Information collection, analysis, interpretation, dissemination with regard to occupational injuries and diseases policies, regulations and acts. HR policies related to leave, performance assessment, discipline, grievances, skills development, occupational health & safety, employee wellness, remuneration & allowances, etc. Presentation and communication skills. The ability to access and interpret required management information. Technical report writing. Knowledge of OHS Act. Project management principles. Listening and problem-solving skills. Networking/liaison with stakeholders. Basic Conditions of Employment Act. DUTIES: Manage the administration of occupational injuries and diseases processes within DCS as stipulated by Occupational injuries and Diseases Act. Coordinate and monitor the implementation of policies and processes pertaining to occupational injuries and diseases. Conduct occupational injuries and diseases research. Ensure that incidents are reported, medical assistance is provided and that the compensation claim process begins as soon as possible. Management of performance information, human resources, finance and assets. ENQUIRIES: National Head Office: Ms NS Khumalo Tel No:(012) 307 2174 or Ms TP Ngobeni Tel No: (012) 305 8589. NOTE: Appointment under the Public Service Act.