DPSA Circular vacancies
Department of Correctional Services

Assistant Director: Occupational Health And Safety Practitioner Re-advertisement

Salary or stipendR487 197 per annum

The Department of Correctional Services is looking for a Assistant Director: Occupational Health And Safety Practitioner Re-advertisement. This is a permanent role based in Gauteng.

LeeuwkopApplications close 6 November 2026

Source: DPSA Circular 38 of 2026Post 38/46, page 31

Reference number
GP 2026/11/01 Kgoši Mampuru II
Appointment
Permanent
Province
Gauteng
Closing date
6 November 2026
Centre
Gauteng
Region
Leeuwkop

Key responsibilities

  • recognised Degree/National Diploma in Safety Management or relevant qualification. 3-5 years’ supervisory experience in an Occupational Health and Safety environment.
  • Computer literate.
  • Valid driver’s licence.
  • Competencies And Attributes: Knowledge of OHS Act.
  • Knowledge of COID Act.
  • Knowledge of DCS employee occupational health and safety policy and processes.
  • HR Mandates regarding employee occupational health and safety.
  • Public Service Regulations.
  • Knowledge of collective Agreements with regard to employee occupational health and safety.
  • Information collection, analyses, interpretation, dissemination with regard to performance assessment policies regulations and acts.
  • Knowledge of COID Act (Workman Compensation Act).
  • Safety standards.
  • Basic Conditions of Employment Act.
  • Public Service Regulations.
  • DCS Financial Policy regarding claims, expenditure, advances, payments, invoices, 32 etc.
  • HR Policies related to leave, performance assessment, discipline, grievances, skills development, occupational health and safety, employee wellness, remuneration and allowances, etc.
  • Project management principles.
  • PFMA – compilation of budgets, estimation, expenditure and reporting.
  • The ability to access and interpret required management information.
  • Communication, presentations, decision making, problem solving, networking/liaison with stakeholders and listening skills.
  • Technical report writing and analytical thinking.
  • Policy development, analysis, monitoring, evaluation and implementation.
  • Knowledge of DPSA Circulars with regard to employee occupational health and safety.

Additional details

  • Grade: National

How to apply

  • Enquiries: Gauteng

Please note

  • Candidates who previously applied need to re-apply.
  • Appointment under the Public Service Act.

Applications for this vacancy have closed.

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