Chief Director:Occupational Health at The Department of Mineral Resources

REQUIREMENTS :

• Degree in Health Science or relevant to Occupational Health (NQF 7) Plus registration with the HPCSA with a minimum 5 years senior management experience in the field.
• Knowledge of: Project management, planning, project finance and economics, industry and public- sector policies, strategies and legislation in the field of Mine Health and Safety, people management and data management and analysis report writing and presentation. Knowledge of planning Tools

DUTIES :

• Oversee/ provide specialist advice/ information in respect of occupational hygiene and medicine related matters as well as the status of occupational hygiene and medicine in the mining industry. Oversee the rendering of medical advice as mandated by the Act.
• Lead research and benchmarking of the status of occupational medicine in the mining industry with international counterparts/ countries to identify training and policy needs.
• Oversee quality assurance of the Mine Health and Safety Inspectorate processes and outputs (e.g. inspections, audits, investigations and enquiries).
• Ensure/ Assist with the technical aspects of standards, legislation and specifications. Manage the Chief Directorate.