DEPUTY DIRECTOR: OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH AND SAFETY is a South African government vacancy at Department of Home Affairs (DHA). This job is part of Circular 19 of 2026 from the DPSA. centre: Head Office: Tshwane | closing date: 26 June 2026. Use this page to review the requirements, duties, application instructions and official source links before applying.
Job details
Sub-Directorate
Occupational Health and Safety
Salary
R932 292 – R1 098 195 per annum (Level 11), (an all-inclusive salary package)
Centre
Head Office: Tshwane
Requirements
- An undergraduate qualification in Environmental Studies, Occupational Health and Safety, Occupational Health Hygiene, Safety Management, Public Administration, Public Management, or Human Resources Management with specialisation in Employee Wellness or Occupational Health and Safety or relevant at NQF level 6 as recognized by SAQA.
- 3 years’ experience in a Junior Management / Assistant Director / Specialist role in Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) / Environmental Management or an Employee Wellness generalist environment is required.
- SAMTRACK / courses offered by NOSA is required.
- Knowledge of Safety, Health, Environment, Risk and Quality Management (SHERQ).
- Knowledge of the relevant sections of the Compensation for Occupational Injuries and Diseases Act (COIDA) and Unemployment Insurance Act (UIA).
- Knowledge of Occupational Health and Safety Act.
- Knowledge and understanding of all legislations, policies and prescripts.
- Knowledge of Anti-corruption legislation, LRA, BCEA, PSA.
- Knowledge of policy development and government protocol.
- Knowledge of PFMA and Treasury Regulations.
- Knowledge of the Public Service Regulatory Framework.
- Knowledge of Human Resource Regulatory Framework.
- Excellent abilities and experience in project management, project optimization, and the use of online systems.
- A valid drivers’ license.
- Willingness to travel and work extended hours.
- Required skills and competencies: Capability and Leadership Execution.
- Service Delivery Innovation.
- Client Orientation and Customer Focus.
- People Management and Empowerment.
- Financial Management.
- Programme and Project Management.
- Decision-Making Skill.
- Business Continuity.
- Conflict Management.
- Workplace Safety Assessment.
- Influencing and networking.
- Attention to detail.
- Process analysis and improvement.
- Conflict resolution and management.
- OHS risk Assessment.
- Business report writing.
- Presentation Skills.
- Interpersonal Skills.
- Communication Skills.
- Planning and Organising Skills.
- Analytical thinking Skills.
- Facilitation Skills.
- Problem Solving and Analysis.
- Computer Literacy.
- Patriotism, Honesty, Integrity and Accountability.
Duties
- The successful candidate will be responsible for, amongst others, the following specific tasks: Coordinate and manage Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) procedures in the department.
- Analyse health trends and develop appropriate actions.
- Conduct incident investigation (formal and informal) and audit approved inspections authorities Occupational Hygiene, First Aid.
- Ensure that safety, accident reduction and health survey programs are implemented.
- Form part of the disaster task team Committee.
- Form part of the risk assessment task team responsible for occupation or relocation of offices.
- Compile and consolidate monthly, quarterly and annual reports on OHS.
- Coordinate and monitor disaster.
- Coordinate and support quarterly Safety health Environment Committee meetings physically in the Department (Head Office and Provinces).
- Conduct Audit occupational hygiene and safety according to the OHS Act.
- Attend various site meetings and provide specialist advice on OHS matters.
- Write Occupational Safety and Health incidents reports.
- Ensure the business achieve OHS objectives and targets.
- Conduct risk assessment, provide advice and recommend on range of specialist areas such as fire regulations, hazardous substances, noise, safeguarding machinery and occupational diseases.
- Maintain strong focus on health and safety within the work environment and demonstrate accountability for actions.
- Ensure that occupational hygiene and medical surveillance are conducted on work areas to identify potential incidents on health hazards.
- Coordinate OHS processes, standards and principles.
- Develop and implement policy, and procedure, directive, acts and regulations.
- Establish, maintain and ensure a good working relationship with the department and relevant stakeholders.
- Implement effective risk and compliance in line with the relevant legislative prescripts.
- Ensure effective and efficient management of human, physical and financial resources within the Unit.
- Coach and guide staff on best practices and compliance with regulatory requirements.
Enquiries
Head Office: Ms T Rakgoale Tel No: (012) 406 2808
Applications
Where to send your application.
Applications compliant with the “Directions to Applicants” above must be submitted online at https://erecruitment.dha.gov.za or hrrecruitment@dha.gov.za
Department Notes
The Department of Home Affairs (DHA) seeks to hire patriotic, professional, passionate and talented individuals to form part of a new leadership team, equipped with the right skills to facilitate the transformation of Home Affairs into a digital-first, world-class organisation. If you are committed to delivering on the Medium-Term Development Plan’s priorities through digital transformation, ascribe to the Department’s shared value set, have what it takes to deliver on the needs of DHA Clients with the highest levels of dignity, integrity and innovation, and your credentials meet the requirements of any of the following positions, kindly respond before the closing date. The DHA complies with the Protection of Personal Information Act, 2013 (Act No. 4 of 2013). Applicants’ personal information will be used for recruitment purposes, retained where required for audit, and safeguarded against unauthorised disclosure, except where legally required. Submission of an application constitutes consent to such processing. Applications: Applications must be submitted online at https://erecruitment.dha.gov.za sent to the correct address specified at the bottom of the posts, on or before the closing date, accompanied by a fully completed Application for Employment Form (New Z83, effective from 1 January 2021), obtainable at www.dpsa.gov.za, citing the correct post number and job title, and a comprehensive CV (citing the start and end date dd/mm/yy), job title, duties performed and exit reason for each employment period to be considered, as well as the details of at least two contactable employment references (as recent as possible), regardless of online or manual submission. All shortlisted candidates, including SMS, shall undertake two pre-entry assessments. One will be a practical exercise to determine a candidate’s suitability based on the post’s technical and generic requirements and the other must be an integrity (ethical conduct) assessment. Shortlisted candidates will also be required to submit a copy of their ID document, a valid driver’s license (if specified as a job requirement), relevant educational qualifications / RPL certificates / Academic Transcripts of completed qualifications, and Acting letters as directed. Furthermore, applicants who possess (a) foreign qualification(s), are required to submit the evaluated results of such qualifications, as received from the South African Qualifications Authority (SAQA); will be subjected to an interview, various relevant tests and assessments, and employment suitability checks (credit, criminal, citizenship, qualifications, and employment references including verification of exit reasons, and conducting business with State). Once appointed, serving a prescribed probation period and obtaining a security clearance appropriate to the post will be required. Correspondence between the Department and candidates will be limited to shortlisted candidates only.
Original Text
Sub-Directorate: Occupational Health and Safety
SALARY : R932 292 – R1 098 195 per annum (Level 11), (an all-inclusive salary package)
CENTRE : Head Office: Tshwane
REQUIREMENTS : An undergraduate qualification in Environmental Studies, Occupational Health and Safety, Occupational Health Hygiene, Safety Management, Public
Administration, Public Management, or Human Resources Management with specialisation in Employee Wellness or Occupational Health and Safety or
relevant at NQF level 6 as recognized by SAQA. 3 years’ experience in a Junior
Management / Assistant Director / Specialist role in Occupational Health and
Safety (OHS) / Environmental Management or an Employee Wellness generalist environment is required. SAMTRACK / courses offered by NOSA is
required. Knowledge of Safety, Health, Environment, Risk and Quality
Management (SHERQ). Knowledge of the relevant sections of the
Compensation for Occupational Injuries and Diseases Act (COIDA) and
Unemployment Insurance Act (UIA). Knowledge of Occupational Health and
Safety Act. Knowledge and understanding of all legislations, policies and prescripts. Knowledge of Anti-corruption legislation, LRA, BCEA, PSA.
Knowledge of policy development and government protocol. Knowledge of
PFMA and Treasury Regulations. Knowledge of the Public Service Regulatory
Framework. Knowledge of Human Resource Regulatory Framework. Excellent abilities and experience in project management, project optimization, and the
use of online systems. A valid drivers’ license. Willingness to travel and work extended hours. Required skills and competencies: Capability and Leadership
Execution. Service Delivery Innovation. Client Orientation and Customer
Focus. People Management and Empowerment. Financial Management.
Programme and Project Management. Decision-Making Skill. Business
Continuity. Conflict Management. Workplace Safety Assessment. Influencing and networking. Attention to detail. Process analysis and improvement. Conflict
resolution and management. OHS risk Assessment. Business report writing.
Presentation Skills. Interpersonal Skills. Communication Skills. Planning and
Organising Skills. Analytical thinking Skills. Facilitation Skills. Problem Solving and Analysis. Computer Literacy. Patriotism, Honesty, Integrity and
Accountability.
DUTIES : The successful candidate will be responsible for, amongst others, the following specific tasks: Coordinate and manage Occupational Health and Safety (OHS)
procedures in the department. Analyse health trends and develop appropriate actions. Conduct incident investigation (formal and informal) and audit
approved inspections authorities Occupational Hygiene, First Aid. Ensure that safety, accident reduction and health survey programs are implemented. Form
part of the disaster task team Committee. Form part of the risk assessment task team responsible for occupation or relocation of offices. Compile and
consolidate monthly, quarterly and annual reports on OHS. Coordinate and monitor disaster. Coordinate and support quarterly Safety health Environment
Committee meetings physically in the Department (Head Office and
Provinces). Conduct Audit occupational hygiene and safety according to the
OHS Act. Attend various site meetings and provide specialist advice on OHS matters. Write Occupational Safety and Health incidents reports. Ensure the
business achieve OHS objectives and targets. Conduct risk assessment, provide advice and recommend on range of specialist areas such as fire
regulations, hazardous substances, noise, safeguarding machinery and occupational diseases. Maintain strong focus on health and safety within the
work environment and demonstrate accountability for actions. Ensure that occupational hygiene and medical surveillance are conducted on work areas
to identify potential incidents on health hazards. Coordinate OHS processes, standards and principles. Develop and implement policy, and procedure,
directive, acts and regulations. Establish, maintain and ensure a good working relationship with the department and relevant stakeholders. Implement
effective risk and compliance in line with the relevant legislative prescripts.
Ensure effective and efficient management of human, physical and financial resources within the Unit. Coach and guide staff on best practices and
compliance with regulatory requirements.
ENQUIRIES : Head Office: Ms T Rakgoale Tel No: (012) 406 2808
APPLICATIONS : Applications compliant with the “Directions to Applicants” above must be submitted online at https://erecruitment.dha.gov.za or
hrrecruitment@dha.gov.za
Official source
This vacancy was imported from DPSA Circular 19 of 2026 for reference.
Disclaimer: This vacancy was imported from the official DPSA circular PDF. Please confirm the reference number, closing date, and application instructions in the original circular before applying. View the official DPSA vacancy circulars.