Deputy Director: Occupational Health and Safety at The Department of Home Affairs

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The Department of Home Affairs offers a multitude of services to the citizens of South Africa, as well as foreigners who wish to visit, work or stay in South Africa. The Departments core functions are:

Civic Service:

•  Maintaining the National Population Register (NPR)
• Managing the birth, mar...
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  Deputy Director: Occupational Health and Safety

  • Job Type Full Time
  • Qualification Bachelors
  • Experience 3 years
  • Location Gauteng
  • Job Field Environment Health and Safety 

  REQUIREMENTS :

  • An undergraduate qualification in Environmental Studies, Occupational Health and Safety, Occupational Health Hygiene, Safety Management, Public Administration, Public Management, or Human Resources Management with specialisation in Employee Wellness or Occupational Health and Safety or relevant at NQF level 6 as recognized by SAQA.
  • 3 years’ experience in a Junior Management / Assistant Director / Specialist role in Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) / Environmental Management or an Employee Wellness generalist environment is required. 

  DUTIES :

  • The successful candidate will be responsible for, amongst others, the following specific tasks: Coordinate and manage Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) procedures in the department. Analyse health trends and develop appropriate actions. Conduct incident investigation (formal and informal) and audit approved inspections authorities Occupational Hygiene, First Aid. Ensure that safety, accident reduction and health survey programs are implemented. Form part of the disaster task team Committee. Form part of the risk assessment task team responsible for occupation or relocation of offices.
  • Compile and consolidate monthly, quarterly and annual reports on OHS. Coordinate and monitor disaster. Coordinate and support quarterly Safety health Environment Committee meetings physically in the Department (Head Office and Provinces). Conduct Audit occupational hygiene and safety according to the OHS Act. Attend various site meetings and provide specialist advice on OHS matters. Write Occupational Safety and Health incidents reports. Ensure the business achieve OHS objectives and targets. Conduct risk assessment, provide advice and recommend on range of specialist areas such as fire regulations, hazardous substances, noise, safeguarding machinery and occupational diseases.
  • Maintain strong focus on health and safety within the work environment and demonstrate accountability for actions. Ensure that occupational hygiene and medical surveillance are conducted on work areas to identify potential incidents on health hazards. Coordinate OHS processes, standards and principles. Develop and implement policy, and procedure, directive, acts and regulations. Establish, maintain and ensure a good working relationship with the department and relevant stakeholders. Implement effective risk and compliance in line with the relevant legislative prescripts. Ensure effective and efficient management of human, physical and financial resources within the Unit. Coach and guide staff on best practices and compliance with regulatory requirements. 

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  Method of Application

  Interested and qualified? Go to The Department of Home Affairs on www.dpsa.gov.za to apply

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