SHEQ Officer

In brief

**Overview** The Department of Higher Education and Training is seeking a SHEQ Officer for its Head Office. This Level 07 role offers a salary of R338,106 – R398,277 per annum, plus benefits. The position focuses on providing assistance in the coordination, implementation, and monitoring of compliance across Safety, Health, Environment, and Quality (SHEQ) programmes within the organization. **What you will do** * Provide assistance in the coordination, implementation and monitoring of compliance on SHERQ programmes. * Coordinate the establishment of OHS committee. * Coordinate OHS-related training and continuous educational programmes. * Participate in identification of hazards and risks at the workplace and assist in initiating appropriate actions. * Implement and monitor SHERQ management system. **Requirements (from the original advert)** * Matric or equivalent. * Recognized three (3) year National Diploma (NQF 6) in Building Management/Safety Management/Construction Management or related qualification. * 2-3 years of experience in Facilities Management, SHERQ and OHS environment. * Must be in possession of a valid Driver’s License. * Fire marshal certificate (will be an added advantage). * First aid certificate (will be an added advantage). * **Competencies**: * Knowledge of Public Service Act and Regulations * Occupational Health and Safety Act * Immovable Asset Management Act * Telephone Management system * Fire control system * Facilities management system * Occupational Health and Safety Act 85 of 1993 and related Regulations * COIDA * Incident reporting processes and procedures * **Skills**: * Operating of fire extinguisher * Marketing research * Internet usage * Planning and organizing * Financial management * Report writing * Communication and interpersonal * Problem solving * Computer literacy * Analytical * Client oriented * Project management * Team leadership * People management **Who should apply** The ideal candidate is an individual with a National Diploma (NQF 6) in a relevant field such as Building Management, Safety Management, or Construction Management, coupled with 2-3 years of experience in Facilities Management, SHERQ, and OHS environments. Essential requirements include matric or equivalent, a valid Driver’s License, and a strong understanding of key legislation like the Public Service Act, Occupational Health and Safety Act, Immovable Asset Management Act, and COIDA. The role demands skills in incident reporting, operating fire extinguishers, planning, organizing, financial management, report writing, communication, problem-solving, computer literacy, analytical thinking, client orientation, project management, team leadership, and people management. A Fire marshal certificate and a First aid certificate are considered advantageous. **Deadline** Not specified **Reference** Original posting: https://www.govpage.co.za/vacancies/department-of-higher-education-and-training-vacancies-from-dpsa-circular-38-of-2026#spani-ref-emc1-30-26 Source: govpage

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• Project management
• First aid
• Health and safety (OHS)

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