Senior Occupational Health and Safety Officer

Overview

Senior Occupational Health and Safety Officer conducting inspections and coordinating emergency drills at Department of Water and Sanitation.

Requirements

• National Diploma in Occupational Health and Safety Management at NQF level 6 qualification.
• Three (3) to (4) four years’ experience in Occupational Health and Safety environment.
• The disclosure of a valid unexpired driver’s license.
• Computer literacy.
• Technical knowledge and behavioural competencies: Disciplinary knowledge of Occupational Health and Safety Act, 1993 (No.85 of 1993) and public administration.
• Knowledge of design principles, techniques and tools.
• Knowledge of the writing process reviewing and proofreading.
• Knowledge and understanding of government legislations.
• Knowledge of equal opportunities and affirmative action guidelines and laws.
• Knowledge of administrative, clerical procedures and systems, Departmental financial systems.
• Knowledge of learning and teaching procedures and techniques, Framework for managing performance information, Problem solving and Analysis, Organising and planning skills, People and diversity management, Client orientation and customer focus, Communication, Accountability and Ethical conduct.
• The candidate must be willing to travel regularly.

Duties

• Conduct occupational health and safety inspections: coordinate and lead routine safety inspections in work areas, confirm inspections records are completed and submitted, monitor follow up on non-compliance issues and corrective actions.
• Coordinate emergency drills (Evacuations): organise evacuation and emergency response drills, train staff on roles and responsibilities during emergencies, evaluate drill outcomes and recommend improvements, maintain emergency contact lists and equipment readiness.
• Facilitate OHS training sessions and awareness activities: coordinate and facilitate training for managers and OHS/SHE representatives, promote and raise awareness of health and safety practice in the workplace, monitor attendance and ensure OHS training records are up to date, follow up with departments/Business units/Area Offices to address training gaps or refresher needs.
• Coordinate incident reporting and preliminary investigations: conduct incidents investigations, supervise the logging and initial investigation of incidents, collect and consolidate the supporting documents, prepare the incidents reports, track resolution of corrective and preventative measures.
• Maintain compliance and OHS documentation: monitor adherence to basic OHS policies and procedures on-site, supervise recordkeeping for incidents, inspections, training and baseline risk assessments, maintain checklist and ensuring compliance posters are updated and displayed, compile and consolidate monthly and or quarterly OHS summary reports for review.
• Establish OHS committees and coordinate meetings: facilitate the establishment of a functional OHS committee, ensure appropriate representation from departments/ Business units/ Area Offices in the committee, schedule and coordinate regular OHS committee meetings, prepare agendas and record minutes of meetings, monitor implementation of resolutions and action items from committee discussions.
• Conduct OHS Audits.
• Covers certain remote areas across the country.

How to apply

Interested applicants must submit their applications via the online link https://erecruitment.dws.gov.za

Enquiries: Mr GT Dilima Tel No: (012) 741 7344

Notes

Candidates may be subjected to a skills and knowledge test. Please be advised that the office will transition to a SANWRIA agency. Other related documentation such as copies of qualifications, identity documents, driver’s license etc need not to accompany the application when applying for a post as such documentation must only be produced by shortlisted candidates during the interview date in line with DPSA circular 19 of 2022. With reference to applicants bearing professional or occupational registration, fields provided in Part B on the online Z83 must be completed as these fields are regarded as compulsory. Failure to complete or disclose all required information will automatically disqualify the applicant. No late applications will be accepted. Shortlisted candidates will be subjected to suitability checks (SAQA verification, reference checks criminal and credit checks). SAQA evaluation certificate must accompany foreign qualifications (only when shortlisted). Applications that do not comply with the above- mentioned requirements will not be considered. 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. A pre-entry certificate obtained from the National School of government is required prior to the appointment. 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. Candidates will be required to complete a financial disclosure form and undergo security clearance. Foreigners or dual citizenship holders must provide a police clearance certificate from country of origin (only when shortlisted). The Department of Water Sanitation is an equal opportunity employer. In the filling of vacant posts, the objectives of section 195 (1) (i) of the Constitution of South Africa, 1996 (Act No: 108 of 1996) the Employment Equity imperatives as defined by the Employment Equity Act, 1998 (Act No: 55 of 1998) and relevant Human Resources policies of the Department will be taken into consideration. Correspondence will be limited to short-listed candidates only. If you do not hear from us within three (3) months of this advertisement, please accept that your application has been unsuccessful. Faxed applications will not be considered. The department reserves the right not to fill these positions. Women and persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply and preference will be given to the EE Targets. MANAGEMENT ECHELON