OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH OFFICER

Department of Basic Education

Directorate: Information Technology Services

Reference number: LDOE 02/06/2026
Salary: R413 001 per annum
Centre: Capricorn North District
Province: Limpopo
Closing date: 28 August 2026
Circular: No 28 of 2026

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Requirements

NQF Level 6 qualification in Safety Management / Environmental Health Management as recognised by SAQA. Qualifications in Safety Management / Environmental Health Management or related qualifications will be an added advantage. A training Course in Safety Management Training Course (SAMTRAC) and Environmental Health Awareness will be an added advantage. Registration with a professional body, the South African Institute of Occupational Safety and Health (SAIOSH). Minimum of 3 years relevant experience in Occupational Health and Safety and related field. Valid driver’s license except for people with disabilities. Knowledge and skills: Knowledge of Employee Health and Wellness Strategic Framework. Knowledge of Compensation for Occupational Injuries and Diseases Act (COIDA), Occupational Health and Safety Act (OHSA) and its regulations. Understanding and application of Hazard Identification and Risk Assessment (HIRA). Knowledge of Incident Cause Analysis Method (ICAM). Root Cause Analysis Technique (RCAT) for accident investigations. First Aid Training. International Organization for Standardizations (ISO) 45001 & 14001 awareness. Sound verbal and written communication skills. Health & Safety Management System implementation. Functional Computer literacy (MS Word, MS Excel, MS Power Point and MS Outlook).

Duties

Implement & monitor all safety processes. Participate in the internal risk assessment process. Conduct OHS inspections. Investigate accidents and incidents. Conduct internal audits according to organizational procedures & legislation. Maintain SHE RISK system. Emergency Preparedness and Response. Effective Contractor safety management. Coordinate and participate in SHE-related meetings and safety campaigns. Gather input/data for SHE reports & statistics.

Where to send your application

Quoting the relevant references `applications should be forwarded to the relevant District Capricorn North, The District Director Capricorn North Education District Private Bag X9711, Polokwane, 0700. Cnr Blaauwberg & Yster Street Ladanna, Polokwane. Capricorn South: The District Director Capricorn South Education District Private Bag X03cChueniespoort, 0745. Old Parliament Complex, Lebowakgomo. The District Director Sekhukhune South: Education District, Private Bag X70, Lebowakgomo, 0737. Old Parliament Complex, Lebowakgomo. Mogalakwena Education District: The District Director, Private Bag X601, Mahwelereng, 0626. 805 Rufus Seakamela Street, Mahwelereng. 0626. Mopani East Education District: Private Bag X578, Giyani, 0826. Old Parliament Building, Giyani. Mopani West The District Director: Mopani West Education District, Private Bag X4032, Tzaneen, 0850. 27 Peace Street, Prosperitas Building, Tzaneen, 0850. Sekhukhune East The Acting District Director: Sekhukhune East Education District, Private Bag X9041, Burgersfort, 1150. 83 Aloe Street, Stand No 2314, Ext 4 Aloeridge West, Burgersfort, 1150. Sekhukhune South Education District: The District Director, Private Bag X70, Lebowakgomo, 0737. Old Parliament Complex, Lebowakgomo. Vhembe East The Acting District Director: Vhembe East Education District, Private Bag X2250, Sibasa, 0970. Makwarela Old Parliament Building. Vhembe West The District Director: Vhembe West Education District, Private Bag X2250, Sibasa, 0970. Block D Old Parliament Building, Thohoyandou. Waterberg The Acting District Director: Waterberg Education District, Private Bag X1040, Modimolle, 051084. Limpopo Street, NTK Building, Modimolle, 0510. Applications submitted via e-Recruitment system through the link a https://erecruitment.limpopo.gov.za

Enquiries

Mr Lukheli TV at 081 535 3675, Mr. Ramaru TE at 067 873 7345, Mesdames Mmowa LS at 081 532 6059, Phasiwe N at 081 550 2664

Taken from Public Service Vacancy Circular 28 of 2026, published by the Department of Public Service and Administration on 7 August 2026. Open the PDF to check this post against the original. Last checked 8 August 2026.

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