Assistant Director: Occupational Health and Safety Practitioner Ref: GP 2026/11/08

In brief

**Overview** This role is for an Assistant Director: Occupational Health and Safety Practitioner within the South African Department of Correctional Services. The position involves facilitating, monitoring, and promoting occupational health and safety practices and compliance within a regional and management area of the department. **What you will do** * Facilitate the implementation of OHS as incorporated in the IEHW policy and procedure. * Monitor the compliance of Occupational Health and safety in terms of COID Acts within the region and management area. * Monitor and promote corporate culture of Safety, Health, Environment, Risk and Quality SHERQ in the region. * Facilitate the implementation of corrective measures in order to mitigate SHERQ risks. * Coordinate and facilitate emergency preparedness plan and response procedures within the region. **Requirements (from the original advert)** * Recognized Degree/National Diploma in Safety Management or relevant qualification. * 3-5 years’ supervisory experience in an Occupational Health and Safety environment. * Computer literate. * Valid driver’s licence. **Who should apply** Candidates should hold a recognized Degree or National Diploma in Safety Management or a relevant qualification, coupled with 3-5 years of supervisory experience in an Occupational Health and Safety environment. Applicants must be computer literate and possess a valid driver’s licence. The ideal candidate will have extensive knowledge of the OHS Act, COID Act, DCS employee occupational health and safety policy, HR mandates, Public Service Regulations, collective agreements, safety standards, and the Basic Conditions of Employment Act. Familiarity with DCS Financial Policy, HR Policies (related to leave, performance, discipline, skills development, occupational health and safety, employee wellness, remuneration), project management principles, and PFMA (compilation of budgets, estimation, expenditure, and reporting) is also required. Essential competencies include the ability to access and interpret management information, strong communication, presentation, decision-making, problem-solving, networking/liaison, listening, technical report writing, and analytical thinking skills. Experience in policy development, analysis, monitoring, evaluation, and implementation, along with knowledge of DPSA Circulars regarding employee occupational health and safety, is also expected. **Deadline** Not specified **Reference** Original posting: https://www.myjobmag.co.za/job/assistant-director-occupational-health-and-safety-practitioner-ref-gp-2026-11-08-south-african-department-of-correctional-services Source: myjobmag

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• At least 3 years of experience.

• Project management
• Health and safety (OHS)
• Driver's licence

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