HEALTH AND SAFETY OFFICER

POST 36/03 : CHIEF OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH AND SAFETY OFFICER REF NO:

3/2/1/2024/643

Directorate: Corporate Services

SALARY : R359 517 per annum (Level 08)

CENTRE : Eastern Cape (East London)

REQUIREMENTS : Applicants must be in possession of a Grade 12 Certificate and a National

Diploma in Environmental Health / Safety Management. Minimum of 2 years’

experience in the occupational health and safety environment. Job related

knowledge: Knowledge of occupational health and safety legislation and other

related matters. Job related skills: Tack and diplomacy. Good communication

skills (verbal and written). Good interpersonal skills. Integrity and honesty.

Report writing. Independent worker. Team worker. A valid driver’s licence

(compulsory). Willingness to travel extensively and work irregular hours.

DUTIES : Promote occupational health and safety (OHS) standards within the province.

Conduct OHS assessment on Department of Agriculture, Land Reform and

Rural Development (DALRRD) offices in the province. Facilitate and assist the

Assistant Director: Provincial Coordination and Special Events with Health and

safety matters. Facilitate the appointment of statutory appointees. Participate

in the OHS committee meetings. With direction of the Director: Corporate

Services participate in provincial and municipal health structures meetings to

stay abreast of relevant prescripts. Liaise with relevant local authorities on

suspicion of disease outbreak. Identify health risk areas in DALRRD’s offices

and communicate recommended safety measures. Investigate and evaluate

complaints lodged against the Department pertaining to aspects of health and

lead the implementation of the remedial actions. Involve members of staff in

matters affecting their health. Educate members of staff on necessary health

and safety promotion measures. Regularly inspect all possible sources of

health and safety hazards in offices. Conduct training and safety awareness to

employees of the Department within the province. Facilitate training of statutory

appointees. Conduct safety awareness to employees of the Department within

the province. Report on the status of the Occupational Health and Safety

Programme. Report to the Assistant Director: Provincial Coordination and

Special Events on an ongoing basis. Liaise with relevant stakeholders on

matters pertaining to OHS. Communicate to staff any relevant information on

OHS. Contribute to development and implementation of the contingency plan.

Facilitate the development or review of the office emergency evacuation plan.

Facilitate the customisation of an emergency evacuation plan. Liaise with

relevant stakeholders on the preparation of emergency evacuation drills.

Promote incident management within the province. Investigate OHS incidents

and recommend a remedial action to management. Liaise with Human

Resource on Injury on Duty reported cases for further handling. Revise

awareness on hazards attached to the work activities. Promote liaison with

internal and external stakeholders. Liaise with Division: Facilities Management

of supply chain management on the implementation of OHS in the Department.

Liaise with Employee Health and Wellness on rehabilitation of employees after

incidents. Liaise with the municipality and other relevant stakeholders on

emergency evacuation plan / drills.

ENQUIRIES : Ms A van Vuuren Tel No: (043) 701 8127 or Ms A Kili Tel No: (043) 7018136

APPLICATIONS : Applications can be forwarded by post to PO Box 1716, East London, 5200 or

Hand delivered to Corner Moore Coutts Street, Ocean Terrace View, Block H,

Quigney, East London, 5200

NOTE : Indian and White Males and African, Coloured, Indian and White Females and

Persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply.