SALARY : R321 543 per annum (Level 08)
CENTRE : KwaZulu-Natal (Pietermaritzburg)
REQUIREMENTS : A National Diploma in Environmental Health / Safety Management. 2 years of
experience in the occupational health and safety environment. Job related
knowledge: Knowledge of occupational health and safety legislation and other
related matters. Job related skills: Tack and diplomacy. Good communication skills.
Good interpersonal skills. Integrity and honesty. Report writing. Independent
worker. Team worker. A valid driver’s license (compulsory) Willingness to travel
extensively and work irregular hours.
DUTIES :Promote occupational health and safety (OHS) standards within the province.Conduct OHS assessment on Department of Agriculture, Land Reform and Rural
Development (DALRRD) offices in the province. Facilitate and assist the Assistant
Director: Provincial Coordination and Special Events with Health and safety
matters. Facilitate the appointment of statutory appointees. Participate in the OHS
committee meetings. With direction of the Director: Corporate Services participate
in provincial and municipal health structures meetings to stay abreast of relevant
prescripts. Liaise with relevant local authorities on suspicion of disease outbreak.
Identify health risk areas in DALRRD’s offices and communicate recommended
safety measures. Investigate and evaluate complaints lodged against the
Department pertaining to aspects of health and lead the implementation of the
remedial actions. Involve members of staff in matters affecting their health. Educate
members of staff on necessary health and safety promotion measures. Regularly
inspect all possible sources of health and safety hazards in offices. Conduct training
and safety awareness to employees of the Department within the province.
Facilitate training of statutory appointees. Conduct safety awareness to employees
of the Department within the province. Report on the status of the Occupational
Health and Safety Programme. Report to the Assistant Director: Provincial
Coordination and Special Events on an ongoing basis. Liaise with relevant
stakeholders on matters pertaining to OHS. Communicate to staff any relevant
information on OHS. Contribute to development and implementation of the
contingency plan. Facilitate the development or review of the office emergency
evacuation plan. Facilitate the customisation of an emergency evacuation plan.
Liaise with relevant stakeholders on the preparation of emergency evacuation drills.
Promote incident management within the province. Investigate OHS incidents and
recommend a remedial action to management. Liaise with Human Resource on
Injury on Duty reported cases for further handling. Revise awareness on hazards
attached to the work activities. Promote liaison with internal and external
stakeholders. Liaise with Division: Facilities Management of supply chain
management on the implementation of OHS in the Department. Liaise with
Employee Health and Wellness on rehabilitation of employees after incidents.
Liaise with the municipality and other relevant stakeholders on emergency
evacuation plan / drills.
ENQUIRIES : Ms YP Ngubane Tel No: (033) 264 9500
APPLICATIONS : can be submitted by post Private Bag X9132, Pietermaritzburg, 3200 or hand it delivered to: 1st Floor, 270 Jabu Ndlovu Street, Pietermaritzburg, 3200.
NOTE : Coloured and Indian males and Coloured and White females are encouraged to apply