Assistant Director: Occupational Health & Safety
Department Of Public Works And Infrastructure
- Location
- Port Elizabeth, Eastern Cape
- Salary (as advertised)
- R605 742 per year
- Minimum qualification
- Diploma
- Closing date
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In brief
**Overview** This role is for an Assistant Director: Occupational Health & Safety within the Department Of Public Works And Infrastructure, based in the Gqeberha Regional Office. The position offers an annual salary of R605 742 and carries the reference number 2026/363. The core purpose of this role is to ensure and facilitate the consistent implementation of the Occupational Health and Safety Act and its associated regulations throughout the region. **What you will do** * Ensure and facilitate the implementation of the Occupational Health and Safety Act and regulations within the Region. * Effectively manage general administration and safety regulations. * Conduct proactive and reactive inspection in a state and leased facilities including construction projects. * Facilitate the issuance of the occupancy certificate for various facility issued by the local authority. * Ensure workplaces are accessible to people with disabilities. * Conduct incidents investigation and generate the report recommendation. * Facilitate the appointment of health & safety representative, First Aiders and Fire Marshals. * Facilitate the training sessions for health safety committee members including the information sessions. * Compile and conduct presentations and facilitation the activation of the emergency evacuation procedures in accordance with the building regulation & Municipality by-laws. * Provide technical advice to clients’ departments and attend internal and external meetings on OHS matters. * Consolidate the monthly/quarterly and annual reports for the OHS directorate in the regions. **Requirements (from the original advert)** * A minimum of three-year tertiary qualification (NQF level 06) / National Diploma in Engineering (Mechanical). * Relevant years of experience in a build environment field including experience at a supervisory level. * (Safety Management qualification / Certificate will serve as an an added advantage). * Extensive knowledge of the build environment. * Application and understanding of the Occupational Health & Safety Act, 85 of 1993 and other relevant acts and regulations. * Understanding of the National Building Standards (SANS10400) and its prescripts including Municipality by laws. * Understanding of the procedures with moved regard to the safe operation of the Lifts, Boilers, Incinerators, stand-by generators and water treatment plant equipment. * Basic knowledge of the Departmental Policies and Procedures, Public Finance Management Act (PFMA). * Good verbal and written communication skills. * Computer literacy. * Good interpersonal relations. * Problem solving skills, listening and observation, Negotiations, conflict management and leadership skills. * Incident investigation, report writing and presentation skills. * Valid driver’s license. * Prepared to travel and willing to adapt to working schedule in accordance with the office requirements. **Who should apply** This role is suitable for a professional holding a minimum three-year tertiary qualification (NQF level 06) or a National Diploma in Engineering (Mechanical). The ideal candidate will possess relevant supervisory experience within a build environment, demonstrating extensive knowledge of the field, the Occupational Health & Safety Act, National Building Standards (SANS10400), and related municipal by-laws. They should have a strong understanding of safety procedures for various equipment, basic knowledge of public finance management and departmental policies, and excellent communication, interpersonal, problem-solving, negotiation, conflict management, leadership, incident investigation, report writing, and presentation skills. Computer literacy and a valid driver’s license are essential, with a willingness to travel and adapt to varying work schedules. A Safety Management qualification/certificate is an added advantage. **Deadline** Not specified **Reference** Original posting: https://www.govpage.co.za/vacancies/department-of-public-works-and-infrastructure-vacancies-dpsa-circular-37-of-2026#spani-ref-2026-363 Source: govpage
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