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Assistant Director: Injury on DutyNational Head Office
Directorate: Employee Wellness and OHS
Closes Monday 30 November 2026 at 15:45
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Senior post managing injury on duty processes and occupational health and safety at DCS head office. Suits people with a relevant degree or diploma and supervisory experience in occupational health an
- Manage how work injuries and diseases are handled within DCS under the Occupational Injuries and Diseases Act.
- Coordinate and monitor policies on work injuries and diseases, and carry out research in this area.
- Make sure incidents are reported, medical help is given, and compensation claims start as soon as possible.
- Must have a degree or diploma in occupational health, hygiene or safety management, or an equivalent qualification.
- Must have 3 to 5 years of supervisory experience in an occupational health and safety environment, be computer literate, and hold a valid driver's licence.
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Requirements
- Degree/Diploma in Occupational Health/Hygiene or Safety Management or equivalent qualification.
- 3-5 years’ experience at a supervisory level within 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
Candidates who previously applied need to re-apply. Appointment under the Public Service Act.
As printed in Circular 41 of 2026 · page 3 · open the PDF (opens in new tab)
POST 41/01: ASSISTANT DIRECTOR: INJURY ON DUTY REF NO: HO 2025/11/111 [Re-advertisement] 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’ experience at a supervisory level within 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: Candidates who previously applied need to re-apply. Appointment under the Public Service Act.