Occupational Health & Safety Officer
Employment Type: Permanent
Reference No: WCD72/2022
West Coast District Office

An appropriate 3-year National Diploma/B-Degree in Safety Management or Occupational Health & Safety Environmental Management or any other relevant qualification.

Appropriate experience and sound Knowledge in Occupational Health & Safety.

Excellent communication with community and other stakeholders’ engagement and facilitation skills as well as ability to work in a team across service platforms. Knowledge of relevant legislation, policies incl. Health care 2030. Understanding of the OHS Act 1993 and related regulations. Excellent planning and organizational skills in OHS. Computer Proficiency (MS Office (Word, MS Excel MS PowerPoint, email). Communication skills (written and verbal). Statistical analysis & Analytical skills. Presentation and facilitation skills. Ability to communicate in 2 of the 3 official languages of Western Cape. Creativity, self-motivation, and assertiveness. Ability to function under pressure and handle a high work volume. Ability to prioritise and organize work and to exercise self-discipline. Ability to work independently without supervision.

Ms Ester Van Ster, tel. no. (022) 487-9269

Promotion of a safe health care environment through monitoring and management of the occupational health & safety risks within the district. Oversee district and facilities compliance with relevant occupational health and safety requirements, legislation, codes of practice, standards, and norms. Education and training within areas of control. Ensuring effective administration of the occupational health and safety activities. Continuous Professional Development.

Registration with the South African Institute of Occupational Safety and Health (SAIOSH) (either as Technical/Graduate/Chartered).

Willingness to work after hours, travel and to meet the operational requirements. Valid drivers’ licence (Code B/EB). Sleep out/over in the district and extensive driving.

You will be required to do a practical computer exercise. A detailed CV indicating your relevant work experience is required.

R 321 543 per annum – R 378 765 per annum Annual salary plus service benefits (13th cheque, employer’s contribution to the pension fund, housing and medical aid allowance).

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