Assistant Director: Occupational Health & Safety REF NO: 2026/363 at Department Of Public Works And Infrastructure

SALARY : R605 742 per annum 

CENTRE : Gqeberha Regional Office 

REQUIREMENTS :

• A minimum of three-year tertiary qualification (NQF level 06) / National Diploma in Engineering (Mechanical). Relevant years of experience in a build environment field including experience at a supervisory level.
• (Safety Management qualification / Certificate will serve as an added advantage). Extensive knowledge of the build environment. Application and understanding of the Occupational Health & Safety Act, 85 of 1993 and other relevant acts and regulations.
• Understanding of the National Building Standards (SANS10400) and its prescripts including Municipality by laws. Understanding of the procedures with moved regard to the safe operation of the Lifts, Boilers, Incinerators, stand-by generators and water treatment plant equipment. Basic knowledge of the Departmental Policies and Procedures, Public Finance Management Act (PFMA). Good verbal and written communication skills.
• Computer literacy. Good interpersonal relations. Problem solving skills, listening and observation, Negotiations, conflict management and leadership skills. Incident investigation, report writing and presentation skills. Valid driver’s license. Prepared to travel and willing to adapt to working schedule in accordance with the office requirements. 

DUTIES :

• Ensure and facilitate the implementation of the Occupational Health and Safety Act and regulations within the Region. Effectively manage general administration and safety regulations.
• Conduct proactive and reactive inspection in a state and leased facilities including construction projects. Facilitate the issuance of the occupancy certificate for various facility issued by the local authority. Ensure workplaces are accessible to people with disabilities.
• Conduct incidents investigation and generate the report recommendation. Facilitate the appointment of health & safety representative, First Aiders and Fire Marshals. Facilitate the training sessions for health safety committee members including the information sessions. Compile and conduct presentations and facilitation the activation of the emergency evacuation procedures in accordance with the building regulation & Municipality by-laws.
• Provide technical advice to clients’ departments and attend internal and external meetings on OHS matters. Consolidate the monthly/quarterly and annual reports for the OHS directorate in the regions.