Reference number: EP-CT/04/2026
Salary: R397 116.00 per annum
Centre: Kimberley
Requirements
National Diploma (NQF 6) in Occupational Health and Safety or relevant qualification.
A minimum of 2 years’ experience in relevant field.
Knowledge in applicable legislation, (e.g.,Public Service Act, Departmental procedures and prescripts, Public Finance Management Act, Health and Safety Act, Compensation for Occupational Injuries and Diseases Act, Environmental Management Act).
Knowledge of strategic planning, budgeting and ability to establish and manage relevant systems and controls.
Knowledge and background in scientific processes and ability to develop, interpret and apply policies, strategies and legislation.
Skills: Communications skills (written & verbal), Planning and organising skills, Adequate skills in computer use, Advanced skills in project management.
Ability to be honest, work long hours voluntarily and with limited supervision.
Ability to work individually and in team, good interpersonal relations skills and creativity.
Ability to work under pressure and work with difficult persons and to resolve conflict.
Valid driver’s license and willingness to travel.
Registration with SACPCMP and experience in ISO 45001 (previously OHSAS 18001) will be an added advantage.
Duties
The incumbent will be expected to conduct compliance assessments within the Environmental Programmes to ensure compliance with the Occupational Health & Safety Act.
Undertake regular inspection and audits of EP projects within legislative framework.
Conduct Provincial major incidents investigations and determine mitigation measures needed for OHS interventions; write up incident reports and engage with operations around the implementation of recommendations.
Identify occupational health and safety interventions to address compliance shortcomings.
Ensure compliance to implementation of all relevant ISO’s standards (ISO14001 / ISO 45001 / ISO 31000 standards) and best management practice.
Coordination and facilitation of occupational health & safety capacity building to all provincial EP projects.
Assist provincial line functions in identifying and ensuring applicable occupational health and safety training needs are met.
Introduce relevant intervention to correct sub-standard conditions.
Provide and coordinate relevant OH&S induction training to all provincial operational EP staff.
Assist in Management of a COIDA System & Administrative procedure.
Enquiries
Mr M Talip, Tel: 072 632 5382, e-mail: mtalip@dffe.gov.za
Applications
Gough Island: Must be submitted to the Director-General, Department of Forestry,
Fisheries and the Environment, The Director: Integrated Human Resource Management,
Private Bag X4390, Cape Town, 8000 or hand-deliver to No 63 Strand Street, Cape Town
Pretoria: Must be hand delivered to the Director-General, Department of Forestry,
Fisheries and the Environment, 185 Langalibalele street Old mutual building
Pietermaritzburg 3200 or can be emailed to the respective email address quoting the
reference number on the subject email. EPCT04-2026@dffe.gov