Senior Personnel Practitioner: Occupational Health and Safety at North West Dept of Public Works

REQUIREMENTS : Qualifications:

• National Senior Certificate plus an appropriate National Diploma/ Bachelor’s Degree in Occupational Health and Safety / Safety Management / Industrial Sociology / Occupational Hygiene. Registration with the South African Institute of Occupational Safety and Health (SAIOSH) or Southern African Institute for Occupational Hygiene (SAIOH). A valid driver’s license. Experience: Minimum 2-3 years relevant experience in Occupational Health and Safety environment. 

DUTIES :

• Coordinate Occupational Health and Safety Act and its regulations. Develop and implement OHS policies. Ensure that the department complies with OHS regulations and standards. Assess and monitor the effectiveness of safety programs in the department. Facilitate health and safety awareness for employees in the department. Investigate and report all incidents and accidents that occur in the workplace. Arrange medical surveillance for all eligible employees.
• Conduct health and safety inspections and audits and make recommendations. Coordinate health and safety training of personnel. Coordinate statutory appointments in the department. Coordinate provincial OHS Committee meetings. Compile monthly, quarterly and annual OHS reports. Liaise with internal and external stakeholders on OHS matters. Develop and implement emergency evacuation plans, facilitate emergency evacuation drills and ensure maintenance of emergency evacuation equipment. Supervise sub-ordinates.