This vacancy has closed. It closed on 17 July 2026 and is kept here for reference only.

SENIOR OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH AND SAFETY OFFICER

Department of Water and Sanitation

Branch: Infrastructure Management: Central Operations

Reference number: 170726/16
Salary: R413 001 per annum (Level 08)
Centre: Pretoria (Central Operations)
Province: Gauteng
Closing date: 17 July 2026
Circular: No 23 of 2026

Requirements

National Diploma in Occupational Health and Safety Management at NQF level 6 qualification. Three (3) to (4) four years’ experience in Occupational Health and Safety environment. The disclosure of a valid unexpired driver’s license. Computer literacy. Technical knowledge and behavioural competencies: Disciplinary knowledge of Occupational Health and Safety Act, 1993 (No.85 of 1993) and public administration. Knowledge of design principles, techniques and tools. Knowledge of the writing process reviewing and proofreading. Knowledge and understanding of government legislations. Knowledge of equal opportunities and affirmative action guidelines and laws. Knowledge of administrative, clerical procedures and systems, Departmental financial systems. Knowledge of learning and teaching procedures and techniques, Framework for managing performance information, Problem solving and Analysis, Organising and planning skills, People and diversity management, Client orientation and customer focus, Communication, Accountability and Ethical conduct. The candidate must be willing to travel regularly.

Duties

Conduct occupational health and safety inspections: coordinate and lead routine safety inspections in work areas, confirm inspections records are completed and submitted, monitor follow up on non-compliance issues and corrective actions. Coordinate emergency drills (Evacuations): organise evacuation and emergency response drills, train staff on roles and responsibilities during emergencies, evaluate drill outcomes and recommend improvements, maintain emergency contact lists and equipment readiness. Facilitate OHS training sessions and awareness activities: coordinate and facilitate training for managers and OHS/SHE representatives, promote and raise awareness of health and safety practice in the workplace, monitor attendance and ensure OHS training records are up to date, follow up with departments/Business units/Area Offices to address training gaps or refresher needs. Coordinate incident reporting and preliminary investigations: conduct incidents investigations, supervise the logging and initial investigation of incidents, collect and consolidate the supporting documents, prepare the incidents reports, track resolution of corrective and preventative measures. Maintain compliance and OHS documentation: monitor adherence to basic OHS policies and procedures on-site, supervise recordkeeping for incidents, inspections, training and baseline risk assessments, maintain checklist and ensuring compliance posters are updated and displayed, compile and consolidate monthly and or quarterly OHS summary reports for review. Establish OHS committees and coordinate meetings: facilitate the establishment of a functional OHS committee, ensure appropriate representation from departments/ Business units/ Area Offices in the committee, schedule and coordinate regular OHS committee meetings, prepare agendas and record minutes of meetings, monitor implementation of resolutions and action items from committee discussions. Conduct OHS Audits. Covers certain remote areas across the country.

Where to send your application

Interested applicants must submit their applications via the online link https://erecruitment.dws.gov.za

Enquiries

Mr GT Dilima Tel No: (012) 741 7344

Note

Candidates may be subjected to a skills and knowledge test. Please be advised that the office will transition to a SANWRIA agency.

Taken from Public Service Vacancy Circular 23 of 2026, published by the Department of Public Service and Administration on 3 July 2026. Open the PDF to check this post against the original. Last checked 9 September 2026.

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