Health And Safety Officer
Kwazulu Natal Department Of Health
- Salary (as advertised)
- R413 001 – R486 501 per year
- Minimum qualification
- Diploma
- Closing date
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In brief
**Overview** This role is for a Health and Safety Officer (Reference No: MAD 09/2026) within the Kwazulu Natal Department Of Health, specifically based at Madadeni Provincial Hospital. The position offers a salary range of R413 001 – R486 501 per annum (Level 08), which includes a 13th cheque, optional medical aid, and a housing allowance for employees who meet the prescribed conditions. The primary function of this role is to ensure the health and safety of staff, visitors, patients, and the physical environment of the hospital, maintaining compliance with all relevant legislation and internal protocols. **What you will do** * Identify potential situations that could lead to injury/disability/death of staff member/visitor, proper damage or loss, internal disaster, medico-legal claim, and report these to the Occupational Health and Safety Manager. * Ensure delegate management and administrative functions are carried out timely and correctly for health and safety to function in the institution. * Assist in the development and compilation of manuals, policies, and protocols for health and safety training, orientation, and induction programmes. * Participate in safety audits for the institution in compliance with the Occupational Health and Safety Act, 85 of 1993. * Assist the Occupational Health and Safety Manager in ensuring that buildings, construction, plants, and machinery meet and maintain compliance certificates regulated by the Occupational Health and Safety Act, 85 of 1993 and its regulations. * Organise and record disaster drills. * Ensure that all employees and service providers within the hospital comply with required safety protocols. * Ensure that people, patients, staff, and the building are safe and that the Hospital is legally compliant with OHSD, norms and standards, and DOH requirements. * Conduct workplace inspections, PPE management, ergonomics, and staff safety initiatives. * Liaise with the occupational health team on matters such as T.B, Hep B, and radiation monitoring. * Ensure fire safety and emergency preparedness. * Ensure Infection Control and patient safety support, including heater quality, ventilation, waste management, and contractor safety. * Conduct training and awareness on Health and Safety. * Implement monitoring and quality improvement initiatives. **Requirements (from the original advert)** * Degree / National Diploma in Environmental Health or Safety Management. * Minimum of 3-5 years’ experience in Safety. * Knowledge of relevant legislations pertaining to Occupational Health and Safety. * Identification, control, elimination and monitoring of hazards. * Health education and administration of the services. * Knowledge of computer literacy. * Accident investigation. * Disaster management. **Who should apply** Candidates should possess a Degree or National Diploma in Environmental Health or Safety Management and have a minimum of 3-5 years of experience in the safety field. The ideal applicant will demonstrate strong knowledge of relevant Occupational Health and Safety legislation, proficiency in hazard identification, control, elimination, and monitoring, as well as experience in health education, service administration, computer literacy, accident investigation, and disaster management. They should be capable of implementing and managing comprehensive safety protocols within a hospital environment. **Deadline** 23 October 2026 **Reference** Original posting: https://www.govpage.co.za/vacancies/kwazulu-natal-department-of-health-vacancies-circular-36-of-2026#spani-ref-mad-09-2026 Source: govpage
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- At least 3 years of experience.
- Health and safety (OHS)
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