Ohs Practitioner: Employee Health And Wellness
Salary or stipendR338 106 per annum, (plus benefits)
The Department of Co-operative Governance And Traditional Affairs is looking for a Ohs Practitioner: Employee Health And Wellness. This is a permanent role based in Gauteng.
Source: DPSA Circular 38 of 2026Post 38/314, page 229
- Reference number
- REFS/057045
- Appointment
- Permanent
- Province
- Gauteng
- Centre
- Johannesburg REQUIREMENT : Matric plus NQF Level 6 in Environmental Health, Occupational Health and Safety, Safety Management. Coupled with a minimum 2 -3 years’ experience in an Occupational Health and Safety environment. Registration with a professional body in either Health Professions Council of South Africa (HPCSA), Southern African Institute for Occupational Hygiene (SAIOH), or South African Institute of Occupational Safety and Health (SAIOSH) as a requirement. Competencies: Knowledge and good understanding on OHS Act (85 of 1993) Legislation and its related regulations; Knowledge of and the ability to implement directives on EHW, SHERQ, HIV and AIDS in the workplace; Problem solving; Analytical skills; Computer skills; Interpersonal skills; Presentation and facilitation skills; Report writing skills. A valid drivers’ licence.
- Directorate
- Human Capital Management
Key responsibilities
- Monitor and ensure compliance with OHS Act (85 of 1993) & collate reports on SHERQ activities in the department
- Implement OHS Policy, Occupational Health and Safety Act (85 of 1993) and related Regulations
- Investigate accidents/incidents and complaints of employees in the workplace
- Coordinate medical screening and functional medical surveillance where necessary
- Review the effectiveness of health and safety measures in the department
- Develop Emergency Response policies, evacuation procedures for drills
- Coordinate Emergency evacuation drills within the department
- Coordinate and facilitate (formal/informal) training for OHS Committee and Representatives
- Conduct awareness (posters, workshops, webinars, pamphlets etc) for target employees e.g. use of safety equipment, fire extinguishers, evacuation chairs and PPE usage
- Develop and implement Emergency Response procedures.
- Appoint Emergency Response Team
- Coordinate the appointment of OHS representatives and committee
- Participate in monthly meetings when required to report on relevant health and safety matters
- Establish guidelines that will regulate the functions, responsibilities and administrative aspects of the OHS committee and representatives
- Facilitate and continuously review and update the appointment of the relevant OHS committee members and representatives
- Coordinate the quarterly OHS committee meetings and/or when necessary ensure effective deliberations on OHS matters and implementation of all action plans thereof
- Investigate complaints relating to employee's health and safety matters safety
- regarding health and safety at the workplace
- Report all OHS 230 committee functions, resolutions and action plans to appropriate authorities
- Compile reports on inspections, incidents and accident investigations
- Keep record and fill all OHS documents
- Liaise with internal and external stakeholders e.g. municipality, disaster management, SAPS, OHS Committee, Contractors, HOD, Risk Management etc
- Provide documents and information in the compilation of submissions of quarterly & annual reports to DPSA & OOP
- Identify potential hazards and potential major incidents in the college
- Conduct comprehensive Hazard Identification and Risk Assessment at the workplace
- Conduct occupational health and safety/hygiene-related surveys e.g. lighting, ventilation etc. and make recommendations on control measures to be applied
- organise OHS compliance audits by appropriate authorities (Department of Labour etc on an annual basis)
- Undertake routine inspections and observations in respective work areas to monitor compliance with or violation of safety regulations, codes and standards
- Establish Health & Safety inspections sheets and ensure that OHS Representatives (Reps) conduct such inspections on regular basis
- Study, review and initiate appropriate action plans for all hazards and risks identified during OHS Reps inspections
- Investigate all SHERQ-related incidents and accidents at the workplace, report same to relevant authorities, maintain accurate records thereof and initiate appropriate actions to prevent recurrence
- Constantly strive to reduce occupational injuries, accidents and incidents at the workplace.
How to apply
- Enquiries: Caiphus/ Andy, cell: 071 474 7078/51
- Telephone: 071 474 7078
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