Department of Correctional Services · Employee Wellness and OHS
Re-advertisement, Candidates who previously applied need to re-apply.
Degree/Diploma in Occupational Health/Hygiene or Safety Management or equivalent qualification. 3- 5 years’ relevant experience gained in an occupational health and safety environment. Computer literate. Valid driver’s licence.
Competencies and attributes: Knowledge of Occupational Injuries and Diseases Act (COIDA). Knowledge of Public Service Regulations. Knowledge of collective agreements with regard to occupational injuries and diseases.
Knowledge of DPSA Circulars with regard to occupational injuries and diseases. Knowledge of Occupational Injuries and Diseases statistics. DCS employee occupational health and safety policy and processes.
Labour Relations Act. HR Mandates regarding occupational injuries and diseases. Policy analysis, monitoring, evaluation and implementation.
Information collection, analysis, interpretation, dissemination with regard to occupational injuries and diseases policies, regulations and acts. HR policies related to leave, performance assessment, discipline, grievances, skills development, occupational health & safety, employee wellness, remuneration & allowances, etc. Presentation and communication skills.
The ability to access and interpret required management information. Technical report writing. Knowledge of OHS Act.
Project management principles. Listening and problem-solving skills. Networking/liaison with stakeholders.
Basic Conditions of Employment Act.
Manage the administration of occupational injuries and diseases processes within DCS as stipulated by Occupational injuries and Diseases Act. Coordinate and monitor the implementation of policies and processes pertaining to occupational injuries and diseases. Conduct occupational injuries and diseases research. Ensure that incidents are reported, medical assistance is provided and that the compensation claim process begins as soon as possible. Management of performance information, human resources, finance and assets.
Should be submitted online at https://careers.dcs.gov.za/. Emailed, post or hand delivered applications will not be considered.
National Head Office: Ms NS Khumalo Tel No:(012) 307 2174 or Ms TP Ngobeni Tel No: (012) 305 8589.
Appointment under the Public Service Act.
Please take note that correspondence will only be conducted with the shortlisted candidates. If you have not been contacted within three (3) months of the closing date of the advertisement, please accept that your application is unsuccessful. Please do not call the department to enquire about the progress of your application.
Applicants must note that further checks will be conducted once they are shortlisted and that their appointment is subject to positive outcomes on these checks, which include security clearance, security vetting, qualification verification and criminal records verification. Appointment will be provisional, pending the issue of a security clearance. If you cannot get a security clearance, your appointment will be re-considered/possibly terminated.
Finger prints may be taken on the day of the interview. All shortlisted candidates, including SMS, shall undertake two pre-entry assessments. One shall be a practical exercise, and the other shall be an Integrity (Ethical Conduct) Assessment.
Selection panels shall score both technical exercises as an additional criterion in the interview process. Applications: Applications must be submitted on the Z83 form (Public Service application form) accessible on the link provided below and must be completed in full. Only a detailed CV should be attached to your application form.
Only shortlisted candidates will be required to submit certified copies not older than 6 months of qualifications and other related documents on or before the day of the interview. Please send a complete application for the post you apply for on a pdf format, stating the correct reference for the position you are interested in. Requirement for valid driver’s licence is not applicable to applicants with a disability.
Candidates must comply with the minimum appointment requirements. CV’s should be aligned to reflect one’s degree of compliance with the advert requirements and responsibilities. It is the sole responsibility of an applicant to ensure that their application reaches DCS before the closing date.
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