This vacancy has closed. It closed on 24 July 2026 and is kept here for reference only.
ASSISTANT DIRECTOR: OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH & SAFETY: STATUTORY COMPLIANCE-OHSA (BUILDING)
Department of Public Works and Infrastructure
- Reference number
- 2026/261
- Salary
- R605 742 per annum
- Centre
- Nelspruit Regional Office
- Province
- Mpumalanga
- Closing date
- 24 July 2026
- Circular
- No 24 of 2026
Requirements
A minimum of three-year tertiary qualification (NQF level 06/ National Diploma) in a build environment (Civil Engineering /Construction Management/ Project Management). Relevant years of experience in a build environment field including supervisory level. (Safety Management qualification/Certificate will serve as an added advantage). Extensive knowledge of the build environment, civil services associated with infrastructure and drawing designs. Application and understanding of the Occupational Health & Safety Act, 85 of 1993 and other relevant acts and regulations. Understanding of the National Building Standards (SANS10400) and its prescripts including Municipality by laws. Basic knowledge of the Departmental Policies and Procedures, Public Finance Management Act (PFMA). Good verbal and written communication skills. Computer literacy. Good interpersonal relations. Problem solving skills, listening and observation, Negotiations, conflict management and leadership skills. Incident investigation, report writing and presentation skills. Valid driver’s license. Prepared to travel and willing to adapt to working schedule in accordance with the office requirements.
Duties
Ensure and facilitate the implementation of the Occupational Health and Safety Act and regulations within the Region. Effectively manage general administration and safety regulations. Conduct proactive and reactive inspection in a state and leased facilities including construction projects. Approve and ensure each contractor H & Safety plan is maintained on the construction site. Facilitate the issuance of the occupancy certificate as per the local authority/municipality. Monitor compliance on access facilities for people with disability. Provide support when the emergency arise and prepare incident report. Conduct incidents investigation and generate the report with recommendation. Facilitate the appointment of health & safety representative, First Aiders and Fire Marshals. Facilitate the training sessions for health safety committee members including the information sessions. Compile and conduct the presentations and facilitate the activation of the emergency evacuation procedures in accordance with the building regulation & Municipality by-laws. Provide technical advice to client’s departments and attend internal and external meetings on OHS matters. Consolidate the monthly/quarterly and annual reports for the OHS directorate in the regions.
Where to send your application
For Nelspruit: Email to: RecruitNEL26-15@dpw.gov.za
Enquiries
Mr N Mathivha Tel No: (013) 753 6303
Taken from Public Service Vacancy Circular 24 of 2026, published by the Department of Public Service and Administration on 10 July 2026. Open the PDF to check this post against the original. Last checked 8 September 2026.
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