Circular 32 of 2026 · Post 32/78 · Ref BCC14/2026 Facilities and Records Management Permanent Position
HEALTH AND SAFETY OFFICER
Department of Higher Education and Training (DHET)
- CentreBuffalo City TVET College
- LevelLevel 08
Closing date: 4 days remaining
Job details
- Circular
- 32 of 2026
- Page No.
- 36–37
- Circular Post
- 32/78
- Reference number
- BCC14/2026 Facilities and Records Management Permanent Position
- Department
- Department of Higher Education and Training (DHET)
- Centre
- Buffalo City TVET College
- Salary
- R413 001 per annum (Level 08), (plus benefits)
- Closing date
- 18 September 2026
About this vacancy
Review the complete requirements and application instructions for this vacancy at Department of Higher Education and Training (DHET).
The listed centre is Buffalo City TVET College.
Applications close on 18 September 2026.
Application and salary information
Salary
R413 001 per annum (Level 08), (plus benefits)
Application route
Complete submission instructions are provided under How to apply.
Requirements
- Grade 12 / Matric / Level 4 Certificate.
- An appropriate National Diploma / Degree in Safety Management qualification.
- 3 years’ experience in occupational health and safety environment.
- Computer literacy.
- A valid driver’s licence.
- Knowledge of CET Act and COIDA.
- Occupational Health and Safety Act 85 of 1993 and other applicable legislations and regulations.
- OHSAS 18001 Management system.
- Good written and verbal communication skills.
- Good problem solving skills, Planning & organising, Research skills, Analytical skills, Report writing skills and Presentation skills.
Duties
- Participate in the development of policies, guidelines and strategies in line with Health &
- Safety Act.
- Compile the emergency evacuation policy, management plan and operational plan in relation to occupational health and safety.
- Compile outstanding 18001 OHSAS documentation.
- Compile and submit reports to internal stakeholders.
- Arrange and conduct health and safety trainings.
- Conduct induction training to staff and students in relation to health and safety.
- Promote Health and Safety working environment in all sites.
- Coordinate occupational health and safety risk assessments by visiting all sites for periodical inspection.
- Provide occupational health and safety related advice.
- Comply with DHET and College policies and procedures.
Enquiries
Ms Lulama Jongidiza Tel No: (043) 880 0177, Ext 2250.
How to apply
Where and how to submit your application.
Buffalo City TVET College, HR Division, Private Bag 9016, East London, 5200 or deliver it to the Administration Centre, corner of Lukin Road and King Street, Selborne, East London, email: hr2026@bccollege.co.za
Notes and Z83 guidance
- All applications must be submitted on the new approved Z83 Application form (dated January 2021) obtainable from the DPSA website. The new Z83 Application form must be accompanied by a detailed recently updated comprehensive CV with three (3) contactable references (provide their contact number and email addresses), Driver’s license, ID copies and Qualifications copies, such copies need not to be certified when applying for a post.
- Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted to submit the required certified documents. Incomplete applications or applications received after the closing date will not be considered. A complete set of application documents should be submitted separately for every post you wish to apply for.
- Applicants with foreign qualifications would be required to submit an evaluation certificate from the South African Qualification (SAQA) on or before the day of the interview. The College reserves the right to withdraw the post at any time. Communication will only be entered into with the shortlisted and successfully candidates.
- All shortlisted candidates may be subjected to personnel suitability checks (criminal record, citizenship and qualification verification). The suitable candidates will be required to annually disclose their financial interests and declare any conflict or perceived conflict of interest.
- All shortlisted candidates, including the SMS, shall undertake two pre-entry assessments, one will be practical exercise to determine a candidate’s suitability based on the post’s technical generic requirements, and the other must be an integrity (ethical conduct) assessment. People living with disabilities are encouraged to apply.
- All applicants must consider their applications to be unsuccessful if not contacted within 60 days after the closing date.
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Official source
This vacancy was imported from DPSA Circular 32 of 2026 for reference.
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Original Text
POST 32/78 : HEALTH AND SAFETY OFFICER REF NO: BCC14/2026 Facilities and Records Management
Permanent Position
SALARY : R413 001 per annum (Level 08), (plus benefits)
CENTRE : Buffalo City TVET College
REQUIREMENTS : Grade 12 / Matric / Level 4 Certificate. An appropriate National Diploma / Degree in Safety Management qualification. 3 years’ experience in
occupational health and safety environment. Computer literacy. A valid driver’s licence. Knowledge of CET Act and COIDA. Occupational Health and Safety
Act 85 of 1993 and other applicable legislations and regulations. OHSAS
18001 Management system. Good written and verbal communication skills.
Good problem solving skills, Planning & organising, Research skills, Analytical skills, Report writing skills and Presentation skills.
DUTIES : Participate in the development of policies, guidelines and strategies in line with Health & Safety Act. Compile the emergency evacuation policy, management
plan and operational plan in relation to occupational health and safety. Compile outstanding 18001 OHSAS documentation. Compile and submit reports to
internal stakeholders. Arrange and conduct health and safety trainings.
Conduct induction training to staff and students in relation to health and safety.
Promote Health and Safety working environment in all sites. Coordinate occupational health and safety risk assessments by visiting all sites for
periodical inspection. Provide occupational health and safety related advice.
Comply with DHET and College policies and procedures.
ENQUIRIES : Ms Lulama Jongidiza Tel No: (043) 880 0177, Ext 2250.
APPLICATIONS : Buffalo City TVET College, HR Division, Private Bag 9016, East London, 5200 or deliver it to the Administration Centre, corner of Lukin Road and King Street,
Selborne, East London, email: hr2026@bccollege.co.za
NOTE : All applications must be submitted on the new approved Z83 Application form (dated January 2021) obtainable from the DPSA website. The new Z83
Application form must be accompanied by a detailed recently updated
comprehensive CV with three (3) contactable references (provide their contact number and email addresses), Driver’s license, ID copies and Qualifications
copies, such copies need not to be certified when applying for a post. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted to submit the required certified
documents. Incomplete applications or applications received after the closing date will not be considered. A complete set of application documents should be
submitted separately for every post you wish to apply for. Applicants with
foreign qualifications would be required to submit an evaluation certificate from the South African Qualification (SAQA) on or before the day of the interview.
The College reserves the right to withdraw the post at any time.
Communication will only be entered into with the shortlisted and successfully candidates. All shortlisted candidates may be subjected to personnel suitability
checks (criminal record, citizenship and qualification verification). The suitable candidates will be required to annually disclose their financial interests and
declare any conflict or perceived conflict of interest. All shortlisted candidates, including the SMS, shall undertake two pre-entry assessments, one will be
practical exercise to determine a candidate’s suitability based on the post’s technical generic requirements, and the other must be an integrity (ethical
conduct) assessment. People living with disabilities are encouraged to apply.
All applicants must consider their applications to be unsuccessful if not contacted within 60 days after the closing date.
CLOSING DATE : 18 September 2026
Permanent Position
SALARY : R413 001 per annum (Level 08), (plus benefits)
CENTRE : Buffalo City TVET College
REQUIREMENTS : Grade 12 / Matric / Level 4 Certificate. An appropriate National Diploma / Degree in Safety Management qualification. 3 years’ experience in
occupational health and safety environment. Computer literacy. A valid driver’s licence. Knowledge of CET Act and COIDA. Occupational Health and Safety
Act 85 of 1993 and other applicable legislations and regulations. OHSAS
18001 Management system. Good written and verbal communication skills.
Good problem solving skills, Planning & organising, Research skills, Analytical skills, Report writing skills and Presentation skills.
DUTIES : Participate in the development of policies, guidelines and strategies in line with Health & Safety Act. Compile the emergency evacuation policy, management
plan and operational plan in relation to occupational health and safety. Compile outstanding 18001 OHSAS documentation. Compile and submit reports to
internal stakeholders. Arrange and conduct health and safety trainings.
Conduct induction training to staff and students in relation to health and safety.
Promote Health and Safety working environment in all sites. Coordinate occupational health and safety risk assessments by visiting all sites for
periodical inspection. Provide occupational health and safety related advice.
Comply with DHET and College policies and procedures.
ENQUIRIES : Ms Lulama Jongidiza Tel No: (043) 880 0177, Ext 2250.
APPLICATIONS : Buffalo City TVET College, HR Division, Private Bag 9016, East London, 5200 or deliver it to the Administration Centre, corner of Lukin Road and King Street,
Selborne, East London, email: hr2026@bccollege.co.za
NOTE : All applications must be submitted on the new approved Z83 Application form (dated January 2021) obtainable from the DPSA website. The new Z83
Application form must be accompanied by a detailed recently updated
comprehensive CV with three (3) contactable references (provide their contact number and email addresses), Driver’s license, ID copies and Qualifications
copies, such copies need not to be certified when applying for a post. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted to submit the required certified
documents. Incomplete applications or applications received after the closing date will not be considered. A complete set of application documents should be
submitted separately for every post you wish to apply for. Applicants with
foreign qualifications would be required to submit an evaluation certificate from the South African Qualification (SAQA) on or before the day of the interview.
The College reserves the right to withdraw the post at any time.
Communication will only be entered into with the shortlisted and successfully candidates. All shortlisted candidates may be subjected to personnel suitability
checks (criminal record, citizenship and qualification verification). The suitable candidates will be required to annually disclose their financial interests and
declare any conflict or perceived conflict of interest. All shortlisted candidates, including the SMS, shall undertake two pre-entry assessments, one will be
practical exercise to determine a candidate’s suitability based on the post’s technical generic requirements, and the other must be an integrity (ethical
conduct) assessment. People living with disabilities are encouraged to apply.
All applicants must consider their applications to be unsuccessful if not contacted within 60 days after the closing date.
CLOSING DATE : 18 September 2026