Senior Safety Officer: Occupational Health and Safety Human Resource Administration Directorate Ref No: DOT 08/2026 at KwaZulu-Natal Department: Transport

REQUIREMENTS :

• An undergraduate qualification in Safety Management (NQF Level 6); plus A minimum of 3-5 years’ experience in an Occupational Health and Safety environment; plus, Registration with the relevant Professional Body; plus A valid driver’s licence (minimum code B).

Knowledge, Skills and Competencies Required:

• Extensive knowledge of the Occupational Health and Safety Act, Regulations, SABS and specifications.
• Knowledge of the South African Constitution. Sound knowledge of fire protection.
• Knowledge of the, Labour Relations Act. Extensive knowledge in Occupational Health and Safety.
• Knowledge of building construction.
• Knowledge of technical, mechanical and administrative procedures.
• Knowledge of legislation of procedures.
• Knowledge of construction regulations.
• Knowledge of Public Service Act and Regulations.
• Knowledge of Public Finance Management Act (PFMA) and Treasury Regulations.
• Knowledge of Occupational Health and Safety Act No. 85 of 1993, Occupational Health and Safety Regulations and Hazardous Substance Act No. 55 of 1998.
• Knowledge of Fire Protection and Environmental Act. Knowledge of National Building Regulations Act No. 15 of 1973 as amended.
• Knowledge of Compensation for Injuries and Diseases Act of 1993.
• Knowledge of Disaster Management Act No. 57 of 2000 as amended.
• Knowledge of Public Sector policies, procedures and legislation.
• Knowledge of Access to Information Act and Public Service Regulatory Framework. Knowledge of Basic Conditions for Employment Act No. 55 of 1998 and National Treasury Guideline documents. Computer literacy.
• Good verbal and written communication skills. Good interpersonal relations skills. Problem solving skills.
• Policy development and analysis skills. Research, organising, facilitation and planning skills. Project and Basic Financial Management skills. Management skills.
• Team development and change management skills. Influencing and leadership skills.
• Decision making skills.
• Skills in the use of training aids. Report writing skills.
• Analytical and innovative skills. Firefighting and first aid skills.
• Self-disciplined and able to work under pressure with minimum supervision.
• Able to network with all levels of management, staff and outside clients. ideal candidate should be dedicated, believe in transformation, be loyal, accurate, innovative, independent, time frame driven, meticulous, maintain confidentiality, be proactive, honest and have integrity.
• He/she should be reliable, patient, show commitment and professionalism, be culturally sensitive, a team player, show perseverance and be punctual.