Health and Safety OfficerR.K Khan Hospital: KwaZulu Natal

As printed in Circular 41 of 2026 · page 140 · open the PDF (opens in new tab)

POST 41/202: HEALTH AND SAFETY OFFICER REF NO: RKK/SO1/2026 (X1 POST) Re-advertised and candidates who had previously applied may re-apply
SALARY: R413 001 per annum
CENTRE: R.K Khan Hospital: KwaZulu Natal
REQUIREMENTS: Grade 12 / Matric. Appropriate Degree / National Diploma in Environmental Health or Degree /national Diploma in Safety Management or B Tech degree in safety management or environmental health. Minimum of Three (3) years’ experience as a Safety Officer. Certificate of Service endorsed and stamped by Human Resource. Computer literacy and valid driver’s license will be an advantage. Only shortlisted candidates will be required to submit certified documents on or before the day of the interview following the communication from Human Resource. Knowledge, Skills Training and Competencies Required: Knowledge of Legislation pertaining to Occupational Health and Safety. Identification, control, elimination and monitoring of hazards Health education and administration of the service. Computer literacy. Accident investigation. Disaster management.
DUTIES: Identification of potential situations that could lead to injury/disability/death of staff member/ visitor. Property damage or loss, internal disasters, medico-legal claim and reporting thereof to the Assistant Director: Health and Safety. Ensuring the delegate management and administrative functions are carried out timely and correctly in order for health and safety to function in the institution. Assisting in development and compilation of manuals, policies and protocol that will be included in the rolling out of health and safety training, orientation and induction programmes. Participate in safety audits for the institution in compliance with the Occupational Health and Safety act, 85 of 1993.Assisting the Assistant Director: Health and Safety in ensuring that the buildings, construction, plants, and machinery meet and maintain compliance certificates that are regulated by the Occupational Health and Safety Act, 85 of 1993 and its regulations
ENQUIRIES: Mr NTA Dumakude Tel No: (031) 459 6018
APPLICATIONS: All applications to be posted to: R.K. Khan Hospital, 336 R.K. Khan Cir, Westcliff, Chatsworth 4092 or drop off in the application box at Human Resource Department, 2nd Floor Recruitment Office Opposite Theatre or email to Phumelele.Makhoba@kznhealth.gov.za .Applicants are discouraged from sending applications through registered mail/postal services as the hospital will not be responsible for non-collection of those applications.
NOTE: Applications must be submitted on the prescribed Application for Employment form (Z83) which must be originally signed ,initialled and dated. The application form (Z83) must be accompanied by a detailed Curriculum Vitae. Applicants are not required to submit copies of qualifications and other relevant documents on application. Certified copies of qualifications and proof of registration and other relevant documents will be requested from shortlisted candidates only which may be submitted to HR on or before the day of interview. The Reference Number must be indicated in the column (Part A) provided thereof on the Z83 form. NB: Failure to comply with the above instructions will disqualify applicants. Faxed and e-mailed applications will NOT be accepted. The appointments are subject to positive outcomes obtained from the State Security Agency (SSA) to the following checks (security clearance (vetting), criminal clearance, credit records, and citizenship), verification of Educational Qualifications by SAQA, verification of previous experience from Employers and verification from the Company Intellectual Property Commission (CIPC). Applicants are respectfully informed that, if no notification of appointment is received within 3 months after the closing date, they must accept that their applications were unsuccessful. Please note that due to the large financial constraints no S &T and settlement claims will be considered for payment to candidates that are invited for the interview. 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. Selection panels shall score both technical exercises as an additional criterion in the interview process.
CLOSING DATE: 27 November 2026