Safety Officer at Department of Higher Education and Training

REQUIREMENTS :

• Recognized National Diploma (NQF 6) in Safety Management or related qualification. Minimum of two (2) to three (3) years of relevant experience in an Administration environment.
• Knowledge of Public Service legislation and policies. Knowledge of PSET. Knowledge and understanding of the TVET/CET Administration. Understanding of Higher Education sector.
• Understanding of corporate governance. Understanding Cost centre, budgetary, expenditure, and cash flow management. Employment Equity Act, Public Service Regulations and Public Service Act, Labour Relations Act, and any other related legislation. 

DUTIES :

• Identify potential hazards and potential major incidents (conduct comprehensive Hazard Identification and Risk Assessment at the Regional Office on an annual basis, organize occupation Health and Safety (OHS) compliance audits by appropriate authorities). Develop, implement and monitor the OHS management system (conduct health and safety risk assessment in the Regional Office’s building, develop OHS management system, and ensure effective maintenance and servicing of all fire equipment).
• Support CET and TVET Colleges by coordinating OHS related training and continuous educational programs (arrange and provide OHS induction on new employees and continuous awareness and educational programs to all staff members). Support the Regional Directorates in the monitoring of OHS compliance in the Colleges.
• Develop intervention strategies whenever required. Manage human, financial, and other resources in the unit (manage Human resources in the unit, assess the performance of staff). N.B. All shortlisted candidates will be required to complete a relevant competency exercise.