The Department of Health aims to provide quality health services and ensure a caring climate for service users, implement best-practice health care strategies, create a positive work environment for staff, and provide appropriate and top-quality training for health workers. Our vision is to provide high-quality, efficient and accessible healthcare to transform people's lives. Our mission is to create an effective public healthcare system in Gauteng by ensuring we have the right people, skills, system and equipment to provide the care our patients need to live healthy and quality lives.
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Qualification: Senior Certificate plus a three-year recognized qualification in the relevant field i.e. Mechanical Engineering; Mechatronics Engineering; Electrical Engineering; Chemical Engineering; Chemistry; Construction; Occupational Hygiene or Environmental Health.
Registration with the relevant, recognized professional body and a valid driver's license. Qualification in Safety Management/ Certificate in construction health and safety management OR B-Tech in health and safety OR advance diploma in health and safety (added advantage).
Experience: 1-year functional experience in a health and safety environment. Knowledge: Departmental policies and procedures, Occupational Health and Safety Act as amended, Regulations (21), South African National Standards (Codes_ - incorporated Codes become regulations, Compensation for Occupational Injuries and Diseases Act). Understanding of project management. Ability to conduct project site visits in facilities and write reports.
Skills: Planning and Organizing, Communication skills, Computer literacy, Facilitation skills, Interpersonal skills, Conflict handling skills, Negotiations skills, Problem solving skills, Interviewing skills, Presentation skills, Innovation skills, Analytical skills, Verbal and written communication skills.
Duties :
To plan and independently conduct inspections with the aim of ensuring compliance with the Occupational Health and Safety Act, Act 85 of 1993, Regulations and incorporated Standards.
Plan, investigate and finalize independently incidents and complaints reported pertaining to the OHS Act and the relevant regulations. Ensure adherence to OHS regulations and develop safety policies.
Manage and guide on project safety, and develop guides and SOPs. Conduct regular risk assessments and implement preventative measures. Perform regular Safety Inspections.
Organize and conduct safety training programs. Promote an appropriate OHS outline based on risk management. Investigate accidents and incidents (including those within the fund/COIDA). Maintain safety records, prepare reports, and communicate findings to management.
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