SENIOR OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH AND SAFETY OFFICER is a South African government vacancy at Department of Water and Sanitation (DWS). This job is part of Circular 20 of 2026 from the DPSA. centre: Uitkeer (somerset East) | closing date: 30 June 2026. Use this page to review the requirements, duties, application instructions and official source links before applying.
Job details
Applications
Where to send your application.
All applications to be submitted online on the following link: https://erecruitment.dws.gov.za/
Branch
Infrastructure Management: Southern Operations Dir: Operations Southern
Salary
R413 001 per annum (Level 08)
Centre
Uitkeer (somerset East)
Requirements
- A relevant NQF level 6 qualification in Occupational Health and Safety.
- Three (3) to four (4) years’ experience in Occupational Health and Safety environment.
- The disclosure of a valid unexpired driver’s license.
- Knowledge and understanding of the OHS Act 85 of 1993 and related regulations and policies.
- Compensation for Occupational Injuries and Diseases Act 30 of 1993.
- Understanding of government legislation.
- Good planning and organizational skills.
- Computer proficiency (MS Office, Word, Ms Excel, MS PowerPoint and Outlook).
- Good analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Presentation and facilitation skills.
- Creativity and innovative skills, self-motivation and assertiveness.
- Ability to function under pressure and handle high work volume.
- Ability to plan and prioritize work.
- Ability to work independently.
- Accountability and ethical code.
- Attention to details.
- Good communication skills both (verbal and written).
Duties
- Promote safe and healthy environment through monitoring and management of occupational health and safety risks within the office.
- Conduct occupational health and safety inspections and audits.
- Coordinate incident reporting and preliminary investigations.
- Oversee facility compliance with relevant occupational health and safety requirements, legislation, codes of practice, standards, and norms.
- Maintain compliance documentation.
- Facilitate establishment of OHS committee and ensure functionality thereof.
- Train employees and render an advisory role to the employer on OHS matters.
- Ensure effective administration of occupational health and safety activities.
- Prepare monthly and quarterly reports.
Enquiries
Mr. SF Cannon Tel No: (042) 243 6150 / (063) 500 6215
Department Notes
Other related documentation such as copies of qualifications, identity document, driver’s license etc need not to accompany the application when applying for a post as such documentation must only be produced by shortlisted candidates during the interview date in line with DPSA circular 19 of 2022. With reference to applicants bearing professional or occupational registration, fields provided in Part B on the online Z83 must be completed as these fields are regarded as compulsory. Failure to complete or disclose all required information will automatically disqualify the applicant. No late applications will be accepted. Shortlisted candidates will be subjected to suitability checks (SAQA verification, reference checks criminal and credit checks). SAQA evaluation certificate must accompany foreign qualifications (only when shortlisted). Applications that do not comply with the abovementioned requirements will not be considered. All shortlisted candidates pertaining to Senior Management Services (SMS) posts will be subjected to a technical and competency assessment and a pre-entry certificate obtained from the National School of government is required prior to the appointment. All shortlisted candidates, including the 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. Candidates will be required to complete a financial disclosure form and undergo security clearance. Foreigners or dual citizenship holders must provide a police clearance certificate from country of origin (only when shortlisted). The Department of Water Sanitation is an equal opportunity employer. In the filling of vacant posts, the objectives of section 195 (1) (i) of the Constitution of South Africa, 1996 (Act No: 108 of 1996) the Employment Equity imperatives as defined by the Employment Equity Act, 1998 (Act No: 55 of 1998) and relevant Human Resources policies of the Department will be taken into consideration. Correspondence will be limited to short-listed candidates only. If you do not hear from us within three (3) months of this advertisement, please accept that your application has been unsuccessful. Faxed applications will not be considered. The department reserves the right not to fill these positions. Women and persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply and preference will be given to the EE Targets.
Original Text
Branch: Infrastructure Management: Southern Operations
Dir: Operations Southern
SALARY : R413 001 per annum (Level 08)
CENTRE : Uitkeer (somerset East)
REQUIREMENTS : A relevant NQF level 6 qualification in Occupational Health and Safety. Three (3) to four (4) years’ experience in Occupational Health and Safety
environment. The disclosure of a valid unexpired driver’s license. Knowledge and understanding of the OHS Act 85 of 1993 and related regulations and
policies. Compensation for Occupational Injuries and Diseases Act 30 of 1993.
Understanding of government legislation. Good planning and organizational skills. Computer proficiency (MS Office, Word, Ms Excel, MS PowerPoint and
Outlook). Good analytical and problem-solving skills. Presentation and facilitation skills. Creativity and innovative skills, self-motivation and
assertiveness. Ability to function under pressure and handle high work volume.
Ability to plan and prioritize work. Ability to work independently. Accountability and ethical code. Attention to details. Good communication skills both (verbal
and written).
DUTIES : Promote safe and healthy environment through monitoring and management of occupational health and safety risks within the office. Conduct occupational
health and safety inspections and audits. Coordinate incident reporting and preliminary investigations. Oversee facility compliance with relevant
occupational health and safety requirements, legislation, codes of practice, standards, and norms. Maintain compliance documentation. Facilitate
establishment of OHS committee and ensure functionality thereof. Train employees and render an advisory role to the employer on OHS matters.
Ensure effective administration of occupational health and safety activities.
Prepare monthly and quarterly reports.
ENQUIRIES : Mr. SF Cannon Tel No: (042) 243 6150 / (063) 500 6215
Official source
This vacancy was imported from DPSA Circular 20 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.