Assistant Director: Occupational Health and Safety Practitioner Ref: WC 2026/11/02
South African Department of Correctional Services
- Location
- Western Cape
- Minimum qualification
- Diploma
- Closing date
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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 compliance and culture within a specific region. 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. * Knowledge of OHS Act. * Knowledge of COID Act. * Knowledge of DCS employee occupational health and safety policy and processes. * HR Mandates regarding employee occupational health and safety. * Public Service Regulations. * Knowledge of collective Agreements with regard to employee occupational health and safety. * Information collection, analyses, interpretation, dissemination with regard to performance assessment policies regulations and acts. * Safety standards. * Basic Conditions of Employment Act. * DCS Financial Policy regarding claims, expenditure, advances, payments, invoices, etc. * HR Policies related to leave, performance assessment, discipline, grievances, skills development, occupational health and safety, employee wellness, remuneration and allowances, etc. * Project management principles. * PFMA – compilation of budgets, estimation, expenditure and reporting. * The ability to access and interpret required management information. * Communication, presentations, decision making, problem solving, networking/liaison with stakeholders and listening skills. * Technical report writing and analytical thinking. * Policy development, analysis, monitoring, evaluation and implementation. * Knowledge of DPSA Circulars with regard to employee occupational health and safety. Who should apply The ideal candidate is an experienced Occupational Health and Safety professional with a degree or national diploma in Safety Management and 3-5 years of supervisory experience in the OHS environment. Applicants should possess strong knowledge of various relevant legislation (OHS Act, COID Act, BCEA, Public Service Regulations), DCS policies (HR, Financial, OHS), and DPSA circulars. Essential competencies include computer literacy, a valid driver's licence, and strong skills in information analysis, communication, presentation, decision-making, problem-solving, networking, technical report writing, analytical thinking, and policy development/implementation. Experience with project management principles and PFMA is also required. Deadline Not specified Reference Original posting: https://www.myjobmag.co.za/job/assistant-director-occupational-health-and-safety-practitioner-ref-wc-2026-11-02-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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