OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH AND SAFETY OFFICER POST AT THE WESTERN CAPE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH
Occupational Health and Safety Officer Post at the Western Cape Department of Health
DEADLINE: 06 October 2023
Occupational Health and Safety Officer Post at the Western Cape Department of Health
- POST: OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH AND SAFETY OFFICER
- West Coast District
- SALARY: R359 517 per annum
- CENTRE: West Coast District Office
REQUIREMENTS: Minimum educational qualifications: An appropriate 3-year National Diploma/B-Degree in Safety Management or Occupational Health & Safety Environmental Management or any other relevant qualification. Registration with a professional council: Registration with the South African Institute of Occupational Safety and Health (SAIOSH) (as Technical/Graduate/Chartered). Experience: Appropriate knowledge and experience in Occupational Health & Safety. Inherent requirements of the job: Ability to communicate in 2 of the 3 official languages of the Western Cape. Valid driver’s licence (Code B/EB). Willingness to work after hours, travel and meet the operational requirements. Sleep out/over in the district and extensive driving. Competencies (knowledge/skills): Excellent communication with the community and other stakeholders’ engagement and facilitation skills as well as the ability to work in a team across service platforms. Knowledge of relevant legislation, and policies incl. Health care 2030. Understanding of the OHS Act 1993 and related regulations. Excellent planning and organizational skills in OHS. Computer Proficiency (MS Office (Word, MS Excel MS PowerPoint, email). Communication skills (written and verbal). Statistical analysis and analytical skills. Presentation and facilitation skills. Creativity, self-motivation, and assertiveness. Ability to function under pressure and handle a high work volume. Ability to prioritize and organize work and to exercise self-discipline. Ability to work independently without supervision.
DUTIES: Promotion of a safe health care environment through monitoring and management of the occupational health and safety risks within the district. Oversee district and facilities compliance with relevant occupational health and safety requirements, legislation, codes of practice, standards, and norms. Education and training within areas of control. Ensuring effective administration of occupational health and safety activities. Continuous Professional Development.
ENQUIRIES: Ms E Van Ster Tel No: (022) 487-9269
APPLICATIONS: applications are submitted online via www.westerncape.gov.za/health-jobs (click “online applications”).
NOTE: No payment of any kind is required when applying for this post. You will be required to do a practical computer exercise.
CLOSING DATE : 06 October 2023
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