Practitioner II: Occupational Safety (P8) (Facilities Management Division: Occupational Safety Department) at University of Johannesburg

Responsibilities:

• Implementation of Hazard Identification and Risk Assessment process, corrective action and follow up
• Co-ordination of Legal training needs as per the OHS Act and Regulations and general training
• Ensure implementation of standards and policies
• Contractor safety
• Conduct investigations of all incidents as per section 24 and ensure appropriate SHE practices
• Co-ordinate waste management on campus
• Safety coordinating of Events
• Co-ordinate emergency procedures
• Off campus privately own student accommodation safety inspections

Minimum requirements

• Degree (NQF 7) in safety management or relevant qualification dealing with fire related risks, gas safety, emergency preparedness
• 3 to 5 years’ experience in Health and Safety
• 3 to 5 years’ experience dealing with injury on duty is essential
• 3 to 5 years’ experience in auditing legal compliance is essential
• Must have a valid driver’s licence

Competencies and Behavioural Attributes:

• Communication with people across all levels
• Report writing
• Presentation on executive level
• Dealing with service providers
• Mobilizing of resources
• Facilitate Health and Safety meetings
• Computer literate

Recommendations:

• Experience dealing with fire related risks, gas safety, emergency preparedness, safety inspections, safety meetings, safety training audits.
• Previous relevant experience in a higher education  institution.
• Must be able to work extended hours when required.
• Must be able to travel between the campuses when required.

Deadline:20th February,2026