Assistant Director: Occupational Health & Safety REF NO: 2026/363

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Overview This document outlines the role of an Assistant Director for Occupational Health & Safety within the Department Of Public Works And Infrastructure. This position, identified by Reference Number 2026/363, is based at the Gqeberha Regional Office and offers an annual salary of R605 742. 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 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 an experienced professional with a tertiary qualification in Mechanical Engineering (NQF level 06 or National Diploma) and relevant supervisory experience within a built environment. The ideal candidate will possess extensive knowledge of Occupational Health & Safety legislation (Act 85 of 1993), National Building Standards (SANS10400), and municipal by-laws, particularly concerning the safe operation of various building equipment. Strong communication, interpersonal, problem-solving, negotiation, conflict management, and leadership skills are essential, alongside computer literacy. The candidate must be proficient in incident investigation, report writing, and presentations, hold a valid driver's license, and be prepared for travel and flexible working hours. Deadline Not specified Reference Original posting: https://www.myjobmag.co.za/job/assistant-director-occupational-health-safety-ref-no-2026-363-department-of-public-works-dpw Source: myjobmag

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