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    Circular Post No: 20/289
    Job Ref Number: H/O 25/2026
    Province: North West
    Centre: Head Office – Mahikeng
    Closing Date: 29 June 2026
    Salary: R413 001 per annum (Level 08)

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    Salary

    R413 001 per annum (Level 08)

    Requirements

    • Qualifications: National Senior Certificate plus an appropriate National Diploma/ Bachelor’s Degree in Occupational Health and Safety / Safety Management / Industrial Sociology / Occupational Hygiene.
    • Registration with the South African Institute of Occupational Safety and Health (SAIOSH) or Southern African Institute for Occupational Hygiene (SAIOH).
    • A valid driver’s license.
    • Experience: Minimum 2-3 years relevant experience in Occupational Health and Safety environment.
    • Knowledge: Occupational Health and Safety Act, 85 of 1993.
    • Compensation of Injuries and Diseases Act, 130 of 1993.
    • Incident investigation.
    • Hazard Identification and Risk Assessment.
    • Understanding of government legislation.
    • Emergency evacuation.
    • Skills: Computer literacy in MS Word, Power Point and Excel.
    • Good verbal and written communication skills.
    • Report writing.
    • Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
    • Willingness to work long hours and travel extensively.
    • Policy implementation.
    • Flexibility.

    Duties

    • Coordinate Occupational Health and Safety Act and its regulations.
    • Develop and implement OHS policies.
    • Ensure that the department complies with OHS regulations and standards.
    • Assess and monitor the effectiveness of safety programs in the department.
    • Facilitate health and safety awareness for employees in the department.
    • Investigate and report all incidents and accidents that occur in the workplace.
    • Arrange medical surveillance for all eligible employees.
    • Conduct health and safety inspections and audits and make recommendations.
    • Coordinate health and safety training of personnel.
    • Coordinate statutory appointments in the department.
    • Coordinate provincial OHS Committee meetings.
    • Compile monthly, quarterly and annual OHS reports.
    • Liaise with internal and external stakeholders on OHS matters.
    • Develop and implement emergency evacuation plans, facilitate emergency evacuation drills and ensure maintenance of emergency evacuation equipment.
    • Supervise sub-ordinates.

    Enquiries

    Ms K. Mosiemang Tel No: (018) 388 4320

    Notes

    On the subject line of your E-mail, indicate the correct name of the post and the reference number also use the correct e-mail. All attachments for online submission must include the Z83 Form and Updated Curriculum Vitae Only be in PDF Format, also as One Document. Failure to do so, your application will be disqualified. Compliance: Compliance: It is compulsory to fill all fields on the New Amended Z83 Form (81/971431) as prescribed with effect 01 January 2021, part of declaration must be signed, dated and initialed only on the first page. The Form is obtainable at any Public Service Departments and DPSA Website, www.dpsa.gov.za. Part A the applicant(s) must indicate the correct advertised Post name, Reference number and Centre. The Z83 Form must be accompanied by a recently updated Curriculum Vitae with full personal details, qualifications current and previous experience must be listed in date’s order, with relevant requirements of the post including three (3) names of contactable referees. Part B, C and D applicant must provide sufficient information relevant to the post applying for. Parts B, C and E fields for date of birth, work permit, business interest and preferred language, current study can be left blank if they don’t apply to you. Part E, F and G may not be fill if your CV already has the updated information. Applicant can skip experience section, but Part F is compulsory to be completed if you are seeking re-employment into the Public Service. Please note: It is a responsibility of a Person in possession of a foreign qualification to furnish the Department with an evaluation certificate from South African Qualifications Authority (SAQA) only when shortlisted. Only shortlisted candidate(s) for post will be required to submit certified documents on or before the day of the interview. NB: Senior Management Pre-entry Programme Certificate: No applicant shall be recommended for appointment without producing a Certificate of completion (Nyukela) as a mandatory requirement obtainable via this link: https://www.thensg.gov.za, offered by the National School of Government. Failure to submit the requested information will result not being considered. Applications received after the closing date will, as a rule not be accepted. It will be expected of candidates to be available for interview process on a date, time and place as determined by the Department. Applicant(s) previous background/reference checks will be verified through contactable referees. Shortlisted candidate(s) will be required to undergo personnel suitability checks, which include criminal records, citizenship, financial credits, asset records, qualifications verification and vetting. Note: All shortlisted candidates, including the SMS Levels, shall undertake two (2) preentry assessments and one (1) will be a practical exercise including an integrity (ethical conduct) assessment, according to the mandated DPSA directive. The successful candidate will enter into an annual performance agreement. The candidate annually will be requested to disclose his/her financial interest. The Department reserves the right not to make appointment. Applicant requiring additional information regarding advertised post must direct their enquiries to the relevant person indicated. NB: Communication and Correspondence will be limited to short-listed candidates only. If you have not heard from us within six (6) months after the closing date, please accept that your application has been unsuccessful. OTHER POSTS

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    Original Text
    POST 20/289 : SENIOR PERSONNEL PRACTITIONER-OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH AND SAFETY REF NO: H/O 25/2026 (X1 POST)
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    SALARY : R413 001 per annum (Level 08)
    CENTRE : Head Office – Mahikeng
    REQUIREMENTS : Qualifications: National Senior Certificate plus an appropriate National Diploma/ Bachelor’s Degree in Occupational Health and Safety / Safety
    Management / Industrial Sociology / Occupational Hygiene. Registration with the South African Institute of Occupational Safety and Health (SAIOSH) or
    Southern African Institute for Occupational Hygiene (SAIOH). A valid driver’s license. Experience: Minimum 2-3 years relevant experience in Occupational
    Health and Safety environment. Knowledge: Occupational Health and Safety
    Act, 85 of 1993. Compensation of Injuries and Diseases Act, 130 of 1993.
    Incident investigation. Hazard Identification and Risk Assessment.
    Understanding of government legislation. Emergency evacuation. Skills:
    Computer literacy in MS Word, Power Point and Excel. Good verbal and written communication skills. Report writing. Ability to work independently and as part
    of a team. Willingness to work long hours and travel extensively. Policy implementation. Flexibility.
    DUTIES : Coordinate Occupational Health and Safety Act and its regulations. Develop and implement OHS policies. Ensure that the department complies with OHS
    regulations and standards. Assess and monitor the effectiveness of safety programs in the department. Facilitate health and safety awareness for
    employees in the department. Investigate and report all incidents and accidents that occur in the workplace. Arrange medical surveillance for all eligible
    employees. Conduct health and safety inspections and audits and make recommendations. Coordinate health and safety training of personnel.
    Coordinate statutory appointments in the department. Coordinate provincial
    OHS Committee meetings. Compile monthly, quarterly and annual OHS reports. Liaise with internal and external stakeholders on OHS matters.
    Develop and implement emergency evacuation plans, facilitate emergency evacuation drills and ensure maintenance of emergency evacuation
    equipment. Supervise sub-ordinates.
    ENQUIRIES : Ms K. Mosiemang Tel No: (018) 388 4320
    APPLICATIONS : e-mail to: DPWRHORecruit1@nwpg.gov.za

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