OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH AND SAFETY PRACTITIONER

Department of Higher Education and Training

Branch: Corporate Services

Reference number: DHET 43/09/2026
Salary: R338 106 per annum (Level 07)
Centre: Pretoria
Province: Gauteng
Closing date: 18 September 2026
Circular: No 32 of 2026

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Requirements

An appropriate recognized National Diploma (NQF Level 6) in Occupational Health and Safety/ Degree in Environmental Health or Safety Management.1-2 years’ experience in the Occupational Health and Safety field. Extensive knowledge of Occupational Health & Safety Act 85 of 1993, Public Finance Management Act 1 of 1999, Compensation of Occupational Injuries and Diseases Act 130 of 1993, Disaster Management Act 57 of 2002, and the EHW strategic Framework. Excellent communication and problem-solving skills. A valid driver’s license and SAMTRAC will be an added advantage.

Duties

Coordinate, monitor, advice and render health and safety administration. Monitor OHS compliance. Conducting risk assessments, identifying hazards, and implementing appropriate control measures. Conduct OHS inspections and audits. Facilitate prompt response and resolution of all faults identified. Monitor and support regions compliance with OHS requirements. Coordinate OHS trainings and awareness programme within the department. Monitor the functionality of the OHS Committee at the regions. Provide administrative and secretariat support to OHS committees, coordinating meetings, and ensuring the implementation of resolutions. Facilitate health and safety training, awareness campaigns, and emergency preparedness initiatives, while promoting a culture of safety across all levels of the organisation. Ensure compliance of emergency equipment. Prepare and implement the emergency/evacuation drills in the Department. Liaise with facilities management to conduct building inspections and address hygiene related matters. Investigate incidents, accidents, and near misses, compile reports, and recommend preventative and corrective actions to mitigate risks. Report all injuries on duty and Occupational disease to the Compensation Fund office. Facilitate and coordinate the development of occupational health and safety policies, procedures and guidelines. N.B. All shortlisted candidates will be required to complete a relevant competency exercise.

Where to send your application

DHET invites applicants to apply online on the New Z83 form by accessing the Departmental Website (click the ‘apply now’ button) or http://z83.ngnscan.co.za/apply and follow the easy prompts/instructions.

Enquiries

Mr R Kgare/Ms XE Rikhotso/Ms P Morota Tel No: (012) 312 5165/5513/6389

Note

Upload the supporting document namely, (1) a comprehensive CV and any other document (where required). A fully completed and signed Z83 form and a detailed Curriculum Vitae will be considered. A helpful user guide and videos are available on the DHET website careers page to enable completion of the digital Z83. Only shortlist ted candidates will be required to submit certified documents/copies of qualifications and other relevant documents to support the application on or before the day of the interviews. It is the applicant’s responsibility to have foreign qualifications evaluated by the South African Qualification Authority (SAQA). Candidates whose appointments promote representativity in terms of race, gender, and disability will receive preference. All shortlisted candidates, including the SMS, shall undertake two pre-entry assessments. One will be a practical exercise to determine a candidate’s suitability based on the post’s technical and generic requirements and the other must be an integrity (ethical conduct) assessment. All shortlisted candidates for SMS posts will be subjected to a technical exercise and interview. Following the technical exercise and interview, a maximum of three (3) SMS candidates will undergo psychometric assessments to assess cognitive capabilities, behavioural preferences, emotional intelligence, and integrity. One of the minimum entry requirements for the SMS position is the Pre-entry Certificate. No appointment will occur without successfully completing the pre-entry certificate and submission thereof. For more details on the pre-entry course visit: https://www.thensg.gov.za/training-course/sms-pre-entry-programme/. The candidate(s) will be required to sign an annual performance agreement, disclose his/her financial interests, and be subjected to security clearance. If you have not been contacted within three (3) months of the closing date of this advertisement, please accept that your application was unsuccessful. Suitable candidates will be subjected to personnel suitability checks (criminal record check, citizenship verification, qualification/study verification, and previous employment verification). Applications received after the closing date will not be considered.“DHET is committed to providing equal opportunities and practising affirmative action employment. It is our intention to promote representatives in terms of (race, gender, and disability) in the organisation”. Employment Equity principles will be applied in accordance with the Departmental Employment Equity Policy, taking into consideration the applicable equity targets, representativity, and legislative requirements.

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 10 September 2026.

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