Principal Inspector: Occupational Health & Hygiene needed at The Department of Employment and Labour

REQUIREMENTS: 

• Three-year National Diploma (NQF 6)/ undergraduate Bachelor Degree (NQF 7) in Environmental Health/ Analytical Chemistry/ Occupational Health/ Hygiene/ Chemical engineering. Four years’ functional experience in Health and Hygiene inspection/ Services.
• Valid driver’s Licence.

Knowledge:

• Departmental policies and procedures, Batho Pele Principles, OHS Act and Regulations, OHS Standards, OHS Management System, OHS act, OHS Regulation, OHSAS, Inspectors appointment certificate, Appointment certificate ex-officio. Skills: Facilitation, Planning and Organizing, Computer literacy, Interpersonal, Problem solving, Interviewing, listening and observation, Presentation, Innovative, Analytical, Research, Project Management.

DUTIES:   

• Provide inputs into the development of Health and Hygiene policies and ensure implementation of OHS strategy for the Department of Labour in terms of OHS. Conduct complex inspections for Health and Hygiene regularly as per inspection programme.
• Conduct technical research on the latest trends in Occupational Health and Safety within identified sectors. Provide support for enforcement action, including preparation of reports for legal proceedings.