Chief Occupational Health And Safety Officer REF NO: 3/2/1/2023/643
Directorate: Corporate Services
Department of Agriculture, Land Reform and Rural Development
SALARY: R359 517 per annum (Level 08)
CENTRE: Eastern Cape (East London)
REQUIREMENTS
Applicants must be in possession of a Grade 12 Certificate and a National Diploma in Environmental Health / Safety Management. Minimum of 2 years’ 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 (verbal and written). Good interpersonal skills. Integrity and honesty. Report writing. Independent worker. Team worker. A valid driver’s licence (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.
- acilitate 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 A van Vuuren Tel No: (043) 701 8127 or Ms A Kili Tel No: (043) 7018136
APPLICATIONS: Applications can be forwarded by post to PO Box 1716, East London, 5200 or
Hand delivered to Corner Moore Coutts Street, Ocean Terrace View, Block H, Quigney, East London, 5200
NOTE: Indian and White Males and African, Coloured, Indian and White Females and
Persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply.
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