Deputy Director: Occupational Health Management (Colonel) at South African Police Service (SAPS)

Generic Requirements: 

• Applicant must display competency in the post-specific functions of the post; 
• Be in possession of a Senior Certificate (Grade 12); 
• proficient in at least two official languages, of which one must be English; 
• Must be a SA citizen; 
• Must have no criminal record or pending criminal/ department cases; 
• Computer Literacy; 
• Interpersonal, communication and Organizational Skills. 
• Analytical, Self-Management and Problem-Solving Skills; 
• Report Writing, presentation, development skills; 
• Be in possession of at least a valid light driver’s license; 
• Applicants will be subjected to a vetting process which will include security screening and fingerprint verification; 
• Applicants must be willing to travel extensively; 
• Relevant courses in the field of the post may be an advantage 
• Must not have visible tattoos when wearing SAPS uniform; 
• Successful candidate must be willing to travel and attend courses when required. 

Additional Requirements: 

• Four (4) year Degree in Humanities, Nursing Science, Psychology, Social Work, Occupational Health and Safety or equivalent qualification accredited by SAQA on NQF level 6/7 or higher. 
• Minimum of four (4) years’ relevant experience at a supervisory level in the field relevant to the post requirements. 
• Must be registered with the relevant professional regulatory/ legislative body and must produce proof annual paid up fees for the 2024/2025 financial year. 

Inherent competencies: 

• Ability to integrate with the Safety, Health and Environmental (SHE) team of specialists. 
• Working knowledge of the South African Employment Legislation OHS Act, BCEA, EEA, COIDA, as well as the DPSA Strategic Framework on Employee Health and Wellness (EHW) 
• Must have Strong data analysis, negotiation and contract management skills. 
• Report writing skills. 
• Facilitation and presentation skills. 
• Project Management 
• Good written and verbal communication skills, computer literacy, problem solving, conflict resolution. 
• Ability to work under pressure and willing to travel extensively. 

Core Functions: 

• Develop the Safety, Health, Environment, Risk and Quality (SHERQ) related governance strategies and structures as well as monitoring and evaluation tools. 
• Management of Occupational Health and Safety Programme in the workplace 
• Manage and monitor the Health Risk Manager (HRM) activities as per contract/ service level agreement (SLA). 
• Oversee the implementation of the recommendations emanating from the management of Incapacity-Leave Adjudication Committee (MIAC) processes 
• Planning, communication, marketing, execution and participation in multi-disciplinary activities related to the Quality of Work Life Section. 
• Establish and sustain partnerships with internal and external role-players. 
• Manage data generated from the Occupational Health Management interventions implemented in Provinces and Head Office Divisions. 
• Provide quarterly and annual feedback to relevant oversight bodies responsible for the Occupational Health Management. 
• Manage human and physical and financial resources attached to the Occupational Health Management (OHM) Sub-Section.