OHS & Employee Wellness Specialist

Gauteng Provincial Government; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 304,000 - 372,000; Full time

Job summary

Gauteng Provincial Government's Department of Co-Operative Governance and Traditional Affairs invites applications for an OHS Practitioner: Employee Health and Wellness based in Johannesburg. The role focuses on monitoring compliance with the OHS Act and coordinating SHERQ activities within the department.

Requirements: Matric plus NQF Level 6 in Environmental Health, Occupational Health and Safety or Safety Management, with 2–3 years’ experience in an OHS environment.

Qualifications

• Matric plus NQF Level 6 in Environmental Health, Occupational Health and Safety, Safety Management.
• 2–3 years' experience in an Occupational Health and Safety environment.
• Registration with HPCSA/SAIOH/SAIOSH required; valid driver's license.

Responsibilities

• Monitor and ensure compliance with OHS Act (85 of 1993) and collate SHERQ reports.
• Coordinate medical screening and functional medical surveillance where necessary.
• Develop Emergency Response policies and evacuation procedures.
• Coordinate OHS committee and training for reps; report on health and safety matters.
• Maintain records, prepare submissions to DPSA and DPSAa, and liaise with stakeholders.

Skills

OHS knowledge

Problem solving

Analytical skills

Computer skills

Interpersonal skills

Presentation and facilitation

Report writing

Education

Matric

NQF Level 6 in Environmental Health, Occupational Health and Safety, or Safety Management

Job description

Gauteng Provincial Government's Department of Co-Operative Governance and Traditional Affairs invites applications for an OHS Practitioner: Employee Health and Wellness based in Johannesburg. The role focuses on monitoring compliance with the OHS Act and coordinating SHERQ activities within the department.

Requirements: Matric plus NQF Level 6 in Environmental Health, Occupational Health and Safety or Safety Management, with 2–3 years’ experience in an OHS environment.