Occupational Health & Safety Officer
Department of Higher Education and Training
- Location
- King William's Town, Eastern Cape
- Salary (as advertised)
- R413 001 – R486 501 per year
- Minimum qualification
- Diploma
- Closing date
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In brief
**Overview** This is a permanent, PERSAL appointment for an Occupational Health & Safety Officer (Ref No: OHS/02/09/2026) within the Department of Higher Education and Training. The role is based at the Central Office, King William’s Town (Lovedale TVET College). The position offers a salary of R413 001 – R486 501 per annum (Level 08), plus actual benefits. The officer will be responsible for the overall supervision, coordination, implementation, and monitoring of SHERQ (Safety, Health, Environment, Risk, Quality) programs and OHS (Occupational Health and Safety) compliance within a TVET environment. **What you will do** * Ensure overall supervision, coordination, implementation and monitor compliance on SHERQ programmes. * Ensure overall supervision and coordinate the establishment of an OHS committee. * Ensure overall supervision and conduct OHS related training and continuous educational programmes. * Ensure overall supervision and identify hazards and risks at the workplace and initiate appropriate actions. * Ensure overall supervision, develop, implement and monitor SHERQ management system. * Supervise human, physical, financial and other resources. **Requirements (from the original advert)** * Matric or NCV Level 4 together with a recognized three-year (3) National Diploma (NQF 6)/Degree in Building Management/Safety Management/ Construction Management or related qualification. * Driver’s License. * 3-5 years in Facilities Management, SHERQ and OHS environment in a TVET environment. * Knowledge of Public Service Act and Regulations, Occupational Health and Safety Act, immovable Asset Management Act, Telephone Management system, fire control system and facilities management system. * Knowledge of Occupational Health and Safety Act 85 of 1993 and related Regulations. * Skills: Marketing research skills, Planning and organising. Financial management, Project management, Communication and interpersonal, Problem solving, Computer literacy, Analytical, leadership, Planning and organizing and People management. **Who should apply** The ideal candidate will possess a Matric or NCV Level 4 alongside a relevant three-year National Diploma (NQF 6) or Degree in Building Management, Safety Management, Construction Management, or a related field, coupled with a Driver’s License. Applicants should have 3-5 years of experience in Facilities Management, SHERQ, and OHS within a TVET environment. Essential knowledge includes Public Service Act and Regulations, Occupational Health and Safety Act 85 of 1993, immovable Asset Management Act, and various management systems (Telephone, fire control, facilities). Strong skills in marketing research, planning and organising, financial management, project management, communication, problem-solving, computer literacy, analytical thinking, leadership, and people management are required. People living with disability are encouraged to apply. Applicants must be prepared to undergo vetting and financial disclosure processes, and shortlisted candidates may be subjected to personnel suitability checks (criminal records, citizenship, qualification verification) and pre-entry assessments (practical exercise and integrity assessment). **Deadline** 30 October 2026 **Reference** Original posting: https://www.govpage.co.za/vacancies/department-of-higher-education-and-training-vacancies-dpsa-circular-37-of-2026#spani-ref-ohs-02-09-2026 Source: govpage
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- Project management
- Health and safety (OHS)
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