Senior Occupational Health and Safety OfficerBisho, Eastern Cape

Requirements

• National Diploma (NQF6) in Occupational Health and Safety or relevant qualification within the related field as recognized by SAQA.
• A minimum of two (2) years’ experience in Occupational Health and Safety.
• Registration with a relevant OHS body with a certificate from SAIOSH/SACPCMP and must have SAMTRAC.
• Knowledge and understanding of Occupational Health and Safety Act 85 of 1993 and Regulations;
• Code of Practice of South African National Standard and related prescripts and National Building Regulations.
• Understanding of project management, financial management, supply Chain Management legislation.
• Good communication (verbal and written), problem solving skills, report writing skills, organising and planning skills.
• Good analytical thinking.
• Good computer literacy and use of standard packages.
• Ability to gather and analyse information.
• Ability to work under pressure.
• Ability to work independently and in a team.
• Willingness to travel long distances and spend time away from home.

Duties

• Conduct safety inspections to enforce health and safety regulations within the Departmental facilities.
• Compile reports to provide recommendations for injury/illness prevention and corrective actions to ensure compliance at the sites.
• Compile health and safety files and ensure that they updated accordingly.
• Conduct incidents investigations and determine mitigation measures needed for OHS interventions.
• Compile and maintain safety- related records.
• Conduct workplace risk assessments, incident registers, monthly registers, and OHS related statistics.
• Coordinate emergency evacuation drills and assist in emergency preparedness for the workplace.
• Coordinate Regional OHS quarterly committee meetings.
• Develop, coordinate and implement Occupational Health and Safety education and training to enable preparedness for hazards and risks.
• Develop and review applicable Occupational Health and Safety applicable Statutory Standards, Policies and Procedures for the Departmental facilities.

How to apply

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Notes from the department

• Interested applicants must submit their applications via the above link.
• Applicant must ensure that they complete all sections on the online Z83 and attached a detailed CV with at least three (3) contactable references.
• Failure to complete or disclose all required information will automatically disqualify the applicant.
• No late applications will be accepted.
• Shortlisted candidates will be required to submit certified copies of qualifications, identity document and driver’s license on or before the day of the interview.
• It is the applicant’s responsibility to have foreign qualifications evaluated by the South African Qualification Authority (SAQA).
• The National Department of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer.
• Preference may be given to appointable applicants from the underrepresented designated groups in terms of the Department’s equity plan.
• Persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply.
• Correspondence will be limited to successful candidates only.
• Short-listed candidates will be subjected to screening and security vetting to determine their suitability for employment, including but not limited to:
• Criminal records;
• Citizenship status;
• Credit worthiness;
• Previous employment (reference checks); and Qualification verification.
• Short-listed candidates will be expected to avail themselves at the Department’s convenience.
• Entry level requirements for SMS posts:
• In terms of the Directive on Compulsory Capacity Development, Mandatory Training Days & Minimum Entry Requirements for SMS that was introduced on 1 April 2015, a requirement for all applicants for SMS posts from 1 April 2020 is a successful completion of the Senior Management Pre- Entry Programme as endorsed by the National School of Government (NSG) prior to appointment.
• The course is available at the NSG under the name Certificate for entry into SMS and the full details can be obtained by following the below link: https://www.thensg.gov.za/training-course/sms-pre- entryprogramme.
• All shortlisted candidates, including SMS, shall undertake two pre-entry assessments.
• One must be a practical exercise, 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.
• All shortlisted candidates for SMS posts will be subjected to a technical exercise and interview.
• Following the technical exercise and interview, a maximum of three (3) SMS candidates will undergo psychometric assessments to assess cognitive capabilities, behavioural preferences, emotional intelligence, and integrity in compliance with the DPSA Directive on the implementation of competency-based assessments.
• Persons appointed will be subjected to a security clearance, the signing of performance agreement and employment contract.
• The Department reserves the right not to make an appointment.
• If you have not been contacted within three 3 months after the closing date of the advertisement, please accept that your application was unsuccessful.
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