DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION: OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH AND SAFETY

PROVINCIAL ADMINISTRATION: KWAZULU-NATAL
DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION

Preference will be given to persons from designated groups including persons with disabilities. The Provincial Department of Education: Kwazulu-Natal Is an Equal Opportunity Affirmative Action Employer.

APPLICATIONS : For Head Office: Applications should be sent by post for the attention of: Mr. P.B.V. Ngidi The Directorate: Human Resource Services, KwaZulu-Natal Department of Education, Private Bag X9137, Pietermaritzburg, 3200. Applications may also be hand delivered to Head Office, Office No. 203A, 228 Pietermaritz Street, Pietermaritzburg, 3201.

CLOSING DATE : 04 September 2020

NOTE : Applications must be submitted on Form Z83, obtainable from any Public Service Department. NB: Applicants must ensure that they fully complete and sign Form Z83, even if they are attaching a CV. Incomplete an/or unsigned applications will not be considered. Applications must in all cases be accompanied by a recently updated comprehensive CV, originally certified copies of all qualifications, proof of registration (if applicable) and RSA ID document, as well as a valid driver’s license. Please ensure that you clearly state the full post description and the relevant Post Reference Number on your application. Failure to comply with the above directives will result in the application not being considered.

Faxed and e-mailed copies of applications will not be considered. Please note: Candidates are discouraged from sending their applications through registered mail as the Department will not take responsibility for non-collection of these applications The filling of the post will be done in terms of the Department’s approved Employment Equity Plan Due to ongoing internal processes, the Department reserves the right to withdraw any post at any time The Department reserves the right to verify the qualifications of every recommended candidate prior to the issuing of an offer of employment.

POST 20/137 : DEPUTY DIRECTOR: OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH AND SAFETY REF NO: DOE/90/2020: HEAD OFFICE

Directorate: Facilities Management & Auxiliary Services
SALARY : R733 257 per annum (Level 11) (All-inclusive package to be structured in line with rules for MMS).
CENTRE : Pietermaritzburg, Head Office

REQUIREMENTS : An appropriate Bachelor’s Degree or Diploma in Environmental Science or equivalent qualification with 3-5 years management experience in Occupational Health and Safety environment. Valid Driver’s licence.

Competencies: Knowledge of OHS Act, Fleet Management, RSA Constitution, PSA, PSRLRA, PFMA, EPMDS, BCSA, Intergovernmental Relations, Framework Act, Project Management, SCM Practices and procedures and Treasury Regulations. Presentation skills, analytical thinking, interpersonal relations, strategic planning, organisational skills, research skills, people management skills, relationship management, decision making, diplomacy, time management, problem solving and report writing.

DUTIES : Oversee the development and implementation of OHS prescripts. Workshop policy to all stakeholders. Ensure the various OHS Committees are in place. Arrange training for OHS representatives. Manage the identification of hazards and risks. Conduct inspection of buildings, identify possible hazards and risks, and take preventative measures. Ensure all OHS equipment’s are functional and serviced regularly. Manage and monitor the implementation of OHS in the department. Conduct in loco inspector on site. Accompany an inspector on site. Participate in any internal/external OHS audit. Managing and monitoring administering of incidents. Manage the resource of the component.

ENQUIRIES : Mr. A.B. Zwane Tel No: (033) 846 5127