An NQF level 6 qualification as recognized by SAQA in Safety Management/ Environmental Management/Occupational Health and Safety; Registration with the relevant professional bodies for Occupational Health and Safety Practitioner/Occupational Health Hygienist/South African Institute of Occupational Safety and Health (SAIOSH)/South African Institute for Occupational Hygienist (SAIOH)/ South African Nursing Council for Occupational Health Practitioners; A minimum of 2 years’ functional experience in Safety, Health Environment, Risk and Quality management environment; Knowledge on Health and Wellness Integrated Strategic Framework in the Public Service; Knowledge of Occupational Health and Safety Act (OHSA), Basic Condition of Employment Act (BCEA), Employment Equity Act (EEA), Compensation for Occupational Injuries and Diseases Act (COIDA), National Environmental Management Act (NEMA), Safety at Sports and Recreational Events Act (SASREA), Disaster Management Act, DPSA Strategic Framework on Employee Health and Wellness (EHW); Knowledge and understanding of the Public Service statutory frameworks: Financial Management and regulatory framework/guidelines, the Public Service Act, the Public Service Regulations, Treasury Regulations, Departmental Financial Instructions, the Public Finance Management Act, Government initiatives and decisions; Knowledge of Departmental policies, SHER management standards and guidelines and data analysis; Ability to integrate with the Safety, Health and Environmental (SHE) team of specialists. Skills and Competencies: Concern of others; Creative thinking; Citizen Service Orientation; Decision making; Diversity citizenship; Computer literacy (MS Word); Communication (verbal and written) skills; Budgeting and financial management; Problem solving and decision making; Communication and information management; Team leadership.

Key Performance Areas: Administer and implement SHER strategy and plan; Administer and implement risk management assessment and control; Administer and implement health and safety services; Administer and implement environmental management services; Manage human, finance and other resources.

Ms A van Ross Tel No: (012) 315 1094