POST : CHIEF OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH AND SAFETY OFFICER (Reference: S8/3/2013/759)
SALARY : R212 106 per annum (Level 8)
CENTRE : DIRECTORATE: SUPPORT SERVICES: EASTERN CAPE (EAST LONDON)
REQUIREMENTS : *A Bachelor’s Degree or Diploma in Environmental Health or safety Management. *3 Years experience in the field of Occupational Health and Safety. *An understanding of the OHS Act, COID Act Emergency preparedness management. *Computer literacy. *The incumbent should possess all of the following personal attributes. *Good communication skills. *Work independently. *The incumbent should be in possession of a valid driver’s licence and should be prepared to travel extensively.
DUTIES : *Implementation of the OHS policy in ensuring compliance to OHS Act through: *Facilitation of nominations and appointment of OHS structures throughout the Provincial offices in the Department. *Implementation of the SHE programme through: *Identification of risks by conducting regular inspections of all the different Provincial offices in the department. *Conduct incident investigations. *Liaise with all the relevant stakeholders in SHE matters. *To facilitate and participate in emergency programme for the Department including evacuation plans. *Conduct safety training audit to identify training gaps and coordinate appropriate training. *Raise employee safety awareness campaigns. *Keeping of OHS records
NOTE : African and Indian Males and African and Indian Females are encouraged to apply.
CLOSING DATE : 25 October 2013
IMPORTANT : Please forward your application, quoting the relevant reference number to: The Department of Rural Development and Land Reform, P O Box 1716, Quigney, East London, 5200 or hand it delivered to: Block H, Ocean Terrace, 15 Coutts Street, Quigney, East London, for the attention of: Human Resource Management.
