Occupational Health, Safety & Biosafety Manager at University of Cape Town

Requirements for the job:

• NQF 7 qualification in Occupational Health & Safety or relevant field
• 5 years' relevant Health & Safety experience including in a laboratory environment
• At least 3 years’ experience in a leadership and managerial role.
• Proven project management experience.
• Advanced computer literacy, especially in MS-Office, including spreadsheets and database implementation.
• Ability to work effectively under pressure independently and within a team.
• Excellent English oral and written communication skills, including the ability to service high-level committees and meetings.

Advantages:

• Experience in Biosafety Management
• Experience in Environment Management
• Health Sciences Qualification will be advantageous
• Exposure within a Higher Education environment.

Responsibilities:

• Manage Health and Safety systems at different levels
• Hazardous substances Risk Management and Compliance
• Hazardous substance regulatory and safety management
• The incumbent will be required to work with students, academic staff, researchers, and scientific and technical staff.
• Education and training of health and safety representatives, students and staff in health and safety requirements.
• Liaison with stakeholders including service engineers, contractors, etc.
• Oversight of laboratory compliance at various biosafety levels.
• Any reasonable instruction as required by the line manager.

Closing date: 10 February 2026