Manager: Occupational Health & Safety

Road Accident Fund; Centurion; On-site; ZAR 600,000 - 800,000; Full time

Job summary

A government agency is seeking a Manager for Occupational Health & Safety in Centurion, Gauteng. This role involves implementing safety standards, managing investigations, and developing awareness strategies. The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's degree in a related field and substantial experience in OHS management. Strong leadership and stakeholder management skills are essential.

Qualifications

• 6 - 8 years' experience in Occupational Health and Safety.
• 2 years' experience in a management or supervisory role.
• Strong knowledge of Occupational Health and Safety regulations.

Responsibilities

• Implement minimum safety standards and oversee risk assessments.
• Develop OHS awareness strategy and conduct campaigns.
• Manage incident and accident investigations.

Skills

Risk assessment

Stakeholder management

OHS training management

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Occupational Health and Safety

Post Graduate Degree in Occupational Health and Safety

Job description

Job title : Manager : Occupational Health & Safety

Job Location : Gauteng, Centurion Deadline : October 11, 2025

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Key Performance Areas

• Implement Minimum Safety Standards in Line with the Occupational Health and Safety Act
• Oversee risk assessment in order to develop prevention strategy and program.
• Liaise with Fire Department, Disaster Management Centre and SAPS on evaluation and endorsement of the operational emergency Plan.

Manage OHS Plan

• Develop OHS awareness strategy for the RAF.
• Conduct OHS awareness campaigns for the RAF.
• Conduct threat / risk analysis and recommend proactive and reactive plans.
• Manage the provision of OHS Training.
• Review and update contingency plan on annual basis.

Manage Incident and Accident Investigations

• Conduct accident and incident investigations.
• Analyze accident and incident reports and develop improved measures.
• Provide reports for all incidences to the relevant stakeholders.
• Manage record keeping of all OHS accident and incidence.

Policy Review and Implementation

• Develop and manage the implementation of Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) plans and systems for the RAF.
• Provide advice and guidance to the RAF on emerging issues, risks, and the implementation of changes required and insights on policy matters.
• Develop and review contingency planning procedure.

Reporting

• Develop functional reporting systems, for management, project or performance reporting.
• Ensure regular and periodic reports are reviewed and submitted as and when required to provide progress updates and / or inform management decisions.

Stakeholder Management

• Maintain proactive and progressive relationships with key stakeholders.
• Deal with inquiries and requests for information from both internal and external stakeholders.
• Manage relationships with service providers or procurement teams and ensure that all relevant procured items are invoiced and paid on time.

People Management

• Management of human capital processes and procedures to control / regulate workplace conflict and / or institute corrective measures and consultation processes to address deviations from standards.

Qualifications and Experience

• Bachelors Degree in Occupational Health and Safety related qualification.
• Post Graduate Degree in Occupational Health and Safety related qualification advantageous.
• Relevant 6 - 8 years’ experience in Occupational Health and Safety related environment of which 2 years must have been on a management level / Supervisory level / area of expertise.
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