Deputy Director : Occupational Health and Safety & Employee Health and Wellness

KwaZulu-Natal Department : Transport; Pietermaritzburg; On-site; ZAR 600,000 - 800,000; Full time

Job summary

A government department is seeking a Deputy Director for Occupational Health and Safety & Employee Health and Wellness in Pietermaritzburg. The role requires managing health and wellness programs, monitoring safety frameworks, and developing health policies. Candidates must have an undergraduate qualification in Safety Management, Social Work, or Psychology, along with at least 3 years of junior management experience in the relevant field.

Qualifications

• Undergraduate qualification, preferably in Safety Management, Social Work or Psychology.
• Registered with the relevant Professional Body.
• Minimum of 3 years junior management experience in Occupational Health.

Responsibilities

• Manage Employee Health and Wellness Programme.
• Monitor SHERQ management programme implementation.
• Develop and implement OHS policies and procedures.

Skills

Management of Employee Health and Wellness

Policy Development

Occupational Health and Safety Knowledge

Monitoring SHERQ Programmes

Education

Undergraduate qualification in Safety Management, Social Work or Psychology (NQF Level 6 or 7)

Job description

Overview

Job title: Deputy Director: Occupational Health and Safety & Employee Health and Wellness

Job Location: KwaZulu-Natal, Pietermaritzburg

Deadline: September 29, 2025

Responsibilities

• Manage the promotion of Employee Health and Wellness Programme within the Department. Manage the establishment and maintenance of occupational health and safety structures.
• Monitor the implementation of the Safety, Health and Environmental Quality (SHERQ) management programme. Ensure the implementation of Departmental HIV and AIDS and TB management programme.
• Develop and implement policies, strategies and procedures pertaining to Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) and Employee Health and Wellness. Manage resources of the Sub-directorate.

Qualifications

• An undergraduate qualification in Safety Management, Social Work or Psychology (NQF Level 6 or 7);
• Registration with the relevant Professional Body;
• A minimum of 3 years junior management experience in an Occupational Health and Safety environment and Employee Health and Wellness;
• A valid driver’s licence (minimum code B).