Assistant Director: SHERQ Management REF NO: 30/2026/2027 at North West: Department of Community Safety & Transport Management

REQUIREMENT :

• Matric (Grade 12) certificate plus appropriate Diploma/Degree (NQF level 6/7) as recognised by SAQA in Safety Management, Environmental Management/ Occupational Health and Safety. Registration with the relevant professional bodies for Occupational Health and Safety Practitioner/Occupational Health Hygienist/South African Institute of Occupational Hygienist (SAIOH) Training in SAMTRAC will be an added advantage. Three (3) to five (5) years relevant experience which two (02) years must be at Supervisory (7/8) level. A valid driver’s licence.
• Knowledge: Thorough knowledge of the legislative and regulatory environment informing workplace safety but not limited to: Good knowledge of the Occupational Health and Safety Act, 1993 Labour Relations Act,1995. Basic Conditions of Employment Act,1997. General knowledge of the health and safety environment and risk assessments. DPSA Employee Health and Wellness Strategic Framework and its Objectives. Knowledge of COID Act and PFMA.
• Skills: Proven report-writing and presentation skills. Proven management skills related to the preparation, implementation and management of the strategic, operational and financial plans and projects. Proven computer literacy, including advanced MS Word, MS Excel and MS PowerPoint. The ability to maintain positive interpersonal relations and work as part of a team as well as individually. Analytical skills and the ability to work under pressure. Problem solving abilities. 

DUTIES :

• Facilitate the implementation of Safety, Health, Environment and risk strategy and plan; Facilitate the implementation of risk management assessment and control;
• Facilitate the implementation of health and safety services; Facilitate the implementation of environmental management services;
• Maintain relations/partnership with relevant stakeholder; Manage human, finance and other resources. Supervision of subordinates.