Construction Health And Safety Officer

Chief Directorate Maintenance Department: Department Of Co-Operative Governance And Traditional Affairs Intention To Promote Equity Through The Filling Of All Num (Gauteng) Centre: Dr George Mukhari Facility Maintenance Hub Salary: R338 106 per annum, (plus benefits) Reference: REFS/056875 DUTIES Conduct site research and use trends analysis to identify system deficiencies and incident trends and outline relevant improvements. Prepare health and safety specifications for construction sites and approve project specific health and safety plans. Complete site establishment health and safety checklists. Review and update health and safety plans. Facilitate health and safety regular site, technical and progress meetings. Compile project specific emergency response and preparedness plans and test the effectiveness. Provide guidance to the establishment of the Departmental OHS Committee. Represent the district at Departmental OHS committee meetings. Facilitate legal appointment letters for 16.2s, GMR 2.1S and OHS Committees’ Chairpersons. Provide demarcations and warning signs in areas where construction or maintenance operations are conducted. Propose and execute remedial solutions for safety related issues on sites. Attend the contractor’s site handover. Conduct hazard identification and risk assessment processes (included in the health and safety specifications of the department or the contractor) for work activities on sites. Inspect contractors’ equipment and file reports. Monitor contractors executing construction works which are not in accordance with the approved Health and Safety plans. Conduct baseline risk assessments / task specific risk assessment for the department. Conduct emergency evacuation drills in all facilities. Develop OHS Files for different facilities. Participate in management reviews of the health and safety systems. Identify training for staff and contractors on all OHS aspects. Facilitate and conduct health and safety awareness session for staff and contractors at the district on health and safety procedures, firefighting, and disaster evacuations. Act as a liaison between workers, management and subcontractors to ensure safety obligations are understood. Maintain records of safety inspections, incidents and training. Develop technical reports on health and safety issues and present findings to decision-makers. ENQUIRIES Ms. Sikelelwa Mboto at 076 521 4118 NOTE Applications must be submitted on new Z83 form, obtainable from any Public Service Department or on the internet at www.dpsa.gov.za/documents (effective from 01 January 2021). All fields in Part A to D of the Z83 form must be completed, and Part E to G noting that there is limited space provided applicants often indicate “refer” to CV or see attached, this is acceptable as long as the CV is attached and provides the required information. If the information is not provided in the CV, the applicant may be disqualified. The question related to the conditions that prevent re-appointment under Part F must be answered. Declaration must be completed and signed. The fully completed and signed new Z83 form should be accompanied by a recently updated comprehensive CV only (only shortlisted candidates will be required to submit certified copies of qualifications). Should you be in possession of a foreign qualification, it must be accompanied by an evaluation certificate from the South African Qualifications Authority (SAQA). Applicants who do not comply with the above requirements, as well as late applications, will not be considered. Failure to submit all the requested documents will result in the application not being considered. Correspondence will be limited to short-listed candidates only. If you have not been contacted within three (3) months after the closing date of this advertisement, please accept that your application was unsuccessful. All shortlisted candidates, including SMS, shall undertake two pre-entry assessments. One must be a practical exercise, and the other must be an integrity (ethical conduct) assessment. Selection panels shall score both technical exercises as an additional criterion in the interview process. Suitable candidates will undergo a personnel suitability check (Vetting, criminal record, citizenship, credit record checks, qualification verification, and employment verification). The Department of Community Safety reserves the right not to make an appointment and to use other recruitment processes. Candidate will be placed according to corridor coordination and the Department’s needs. The Department will not accept posted, emailed or hand delivered applications. We encourage youth, people with disability, coloured, Indian and white to apply and a confirmation of disabilities from a registered medical practitioner must be attached to the application. Please Note: Due to the large number of applications, we envisage to receive, applications will not be acknowledged. If you do not receive any response within 3 months, please accept that your application was unsuccessful. OTHER POSTS Source: DPSA Public Service Vacancy Circular 38 of 2026. Apply exactly as the department instructs (Z83 form and CV); Insly does not forward applications for public service posts.

An undergraduate qualification at NQF 6 as recognised by SAQA in Safety Management. A minimum of 1-2 years’ experience in Safety Management. A training in SAMTRAC, ISO 45001, HIRA, Incident Investigation, First Aid, Fire Fighting and Evacuation Coordination is required. A valid driver’s license. Competencies: Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) Act and its Regulations and environmental legislation (Construction Health and Safety), Health and safety management systems and the key components of an effective system, Principles of cause and effect and its application to hazard identification and risk management on a project. Criteria and standards for effective documentation and documents control. Skills: Computer literacy, Problem solving and analysis, Decision making, Creativity, Customer focus and responsiveness, Planning and organizing, Conflict management Attributes: Reliable and Team player.