HEALTH AND SAFETY OFFICER

Department of Higher Education and Training

Facilities and Records Management

Reference number: BCC14/2026
Salary: R413 001 per annum (Level 08), (plus benefits)
Centre: Buffalo City TVET College
Province: Eastern Cape
Closing date: 18 September 2026
Circular: No 32 of 2026

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Requirements

Grade 12 / Matric / Level 4 Certificate. An appropriate National Diploma / Degree in Safety Management qualification. 3 years’ experience in occupational health and safety environment. Computer literacy. A valid driver’s licence. Knowledge of CET Act and COIDA. Occupational Health and Safety Act 85 of 1993 and other applicable legislations and regulations. OHSAS 18001 Management system. Good written and verbal communication skills. Good problem solving skills, Planning & organising, Research skills, Analytical skills, Report writing skills and Presentation skills.

Duties

Participate in the development of policies, guidelines and strategies in line with Health & Safety Act. Compile the emergency evacuation policy, management plan and operational plan in relation to occupational health and safety. Compile outstanding 18001 OHSAS documentation. Compile and submit reports to internal stakeholders. Arrange and conduct health and safety trainings. Conduct induction training to staff and students in relation to health and safety. Promote Health and Safety working environment in all sites. Coordinate occupational health and safety risk assessments by visiting all sites for periodical inspection. Provide occupational health and safety related advice. Comply with DHET and College policies and procedures.

Where to send your application

Buffalo City TVET College, HR Division, Private Bag 9016, East London, 5200 or deliver it to the Administration Centre, corner of Lukin Road and King Street, Selborne, East London, email: hr2026@bccollege.co.za

Enquiries

Ms Lulama Jongidiza Tel No: (043) 880 0177, Ext 2250.

Note

All applications must be submitted on the new approved Z83 Application form (dated January 2021) obtainable from the DPSA website. The new Z83 Application form must be accompanied by a detailed recently updated comprehensive CV with three (3) contactable references (provide their contact number and email addresses), Driver’s license, ID copies and Qualifications copies, such copies need not to be certified when applying for a post. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted to submit the required certified documents. Incomplete applications or applications received after the closing date will not be considered. A complete set of application documents should be submitted separately for every post you wish to apply for. Applicants with foreign qualifications would be required to submit an evaluation certificate from the South African Qualification (SAQA) on or before the day of the interview. The College reserves the right to withdraw the post at any time. Communication will only be entered into with the shortlisted and successfully candidates. All shortlisted candidates may be subjected to personnel suitability checks (criminal record, citizenship and qualification verification). The suitable candidates will be required to annually disclose their financial interests and declare any conflict or perceived conflict of interest. All shortlisted candidates, including the SMS, shall undertake two pre-entry assessments, one will be practical exercise to determine a candidate’s suitability based on the post’s technical generic requirements, and the other must be an integrity (ethical conduct) assessment. People living with disabilities are encouraged to apply. All applicants must consider their applications to be unsuccessful if not contacted within 60 days after the closing date.

Taken from Public Service Vacancy Circular 32 of 2026, published by the Department of Public Service and Administration on 4 September 2026. Open the PDF to check this post against the original. Last checked 9 September 2026.

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