Occupational Health & Safety Officer REF NO: OHS/02/09/2026 Job at Department of Higher Education and Training

SALARY : R413 001 – R486 501 per annum (Level 08), plus actual benefits 

CENTRE : Central Office, King William’s Town 

REQUIREMENTS :

• Matric or NCV Level 4 together recognized three-year (3) National Diploma (NQF 6)/Degree in Building Management/Safety Management/ Construction Management or related qualification. Driver’s License. 3-5 years in Facilities Management, SHERQ and OHS environment in a TVET environment.
• Knowledge and skills: Knowledge of Public Service Act and Regulations, Occupational Health and Safety Act, immovable Asset Management Act, Telephone Management system, fire control system and facilities management system. Knowledge of Occupational Health and Safety Act 85 of 1993 and related Regulations.
• Skills: Marketing research skills, Planning and organising. Financial management, Project management, Communication and interpersonal, Problem solving, Computer literacy, Analytical, leadership, Planning and organizing and People management. 

DUTIES :

• Ensure overall supervision, coordination, implementation and monitor compliance on SHERQ programmes. Ensure overall supervision and coordinate the establishment of an OHS committee Ensure overall supervision and conduct OHS related training and continuous educational programmes.
• Ensure overall supervision and identify hazards and risks at the workplace and initiate appropriate actions. Ensure overall supervision, develop, implement and monitor SHERQ management system. Supervise human, physical, financial and other resources.