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POST 10/72 : ASSISTANT DIRECTOR: OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH AND SAFETY PRACTITIONER

🏒 DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTIONAL SERVICES πŸ“ Western Cape region: Regional Office ⏳ Closes: 10 Apr 2026 🧾 Post: 10/72 # Ref: WC 2026/03/43

Key details

Salary
R468 459 β€’ per annum
Centre
Western Cape region: Regional Office
Reference
WC 2026/03/43
Closing date
10 Apr 2026
Apply email
ECHRM@dcs.gov.za

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Overview
Join the Department of Correctional Services to lead and monitor occupational health and safety compliance, promote a safe work culture, and coordinate emergency preparedness in your region.

Requirements

Recognized Degree/National Diploma in Safety Management or equivalent qualification. 3-5 years’ supervisory experience in an Occupational Health and Safety environment.

Computer literate.

Valid driver’s licence.

Competencies and Attributes: Knowledge of OHS Act.

Knowledge of COID Act.

Knowledge of DCS employee occupational health and safety policy and processes. HR Mandates regarding employee occupational health and safety.

Public Service Regulations.

Knowledge of collective Agreements with regard to employee occupational health and safety.

Information collection, analyses, interpretation, dissemination with regard to performance assessment policies regulations and acts.

Knowledge of COID Act (Workman Compensation Act).

Safety standards.

Basic Conditions of Employment Act.

Public Service Regulations. DCS Financial Policy regarding claims, expenditure, advances, payments, invoices, etc. HR Policies related to leave, performance assessment, discipline, grievances, skills development, occupational health and safety, employee wellness, remuneration and allowances, etc.

Project management principles. PFMA – compilation of budgets, estimation, expenditure and reporting.

The ability to access and interpret required management information.

Communication, presentations, decision making, 49 problem solving, networking/liaison with stakeholders and listening skills.

Technical report writing and analytical thinking.

Policy development, analysis, monitoring, evaluation and implementation.

Knowledge of DPSA Circulars with regard to employee occupational health and safety.


Duties

Facilitate the implementation of OHS as incorporated in the IEHW policy and procedure.

Monitor the compliance of Occupational Health and safety in terms of COID Acts within the region and management area.

Monitor and promote corporate culture of Safety, Health, Environment, Risk and Quality (SHERQ) in the region.

Facilitate the implementation of corrective measures in order to mitigate SHERQ risks.

Coordinate and facilitate emergency preparedness plan and response procedures within the region.


How to apply

Email: ECHRM@dcs.gov.za

Send your complete application to: Eastern Cape Region: The Regional Commissioner Eastern Cape.
Recruitment Section
P/Bag X9013
East London OR hand deliver at: Moore Street
Block E Ocean Terrace Quigney
East London
Contact persons: Ms Myataza Z (043) 706 7866/Ms Mgugudo N Tel No: (043) 706 7882.
Free State and Northern Cape Region: The Regional Commissioner Free State and Northern Cape
P/Bag X20530
Bloemfontein
9300 OR hand deliver at: 103 Zastron Street
Agrimed Building
9300 OR you can email your application to FSNCHRM@dcs.gov.za.
Contact persons: Ms Mkuni NJ /Ms Molutsoane N/Ms Radebe T/ Ms.
Ramncwana B at (082) 306 9027.
Gauteng Region: The Regional Commissioner Gauteng
P/Bag X393
Pretoria
0001 OR hand deliver at: 1077 Forum East Building
Arcadia Street
Hatfield OR you can email your application to GPHRM@dcs.gov.za.
Contact persons: Mr Masango SS (012) 420 0173/Ms Feni SAP (012) 420 0173/(012) 420 0179.
Kwazulu-Natal Region: The Regional Commissioner: KwaZulu Natal
P/Bag X9126
Pietermaritzburg
3201 OR hand deliver at: Correctional Services
Eugene Marais Road
Napierville
3201 OR you can email your application to KZNHRM@dcs.gov.za.
Contact persons: Mr Singh M (033) 355 7380/Ms Zuma NI Tel No: (033) 355 7367.
Limpopo
Mpumalanga and North West Region: The Regional Commissioner Limpopo
Mpumalanga & North West
P/Bag X142
0001 OR hand deliver at: Cnr Johannes Ramokhoase (Proes) & Paul Kruger Street
196 Masada Building
09th Floor
0001 OR you can email your application to LMNHRM@dcs.gov.za.
Contact persons: Mr Buthelezi Z Tel No: (012) 306 2025/Ms Nomvela PM Tel No: (012) 306 2033/Ms Lekhuleni TD Tel No: (012) 306 2034.
Western Cape Region: The Regional Commissioner Western Cape
P/Bag X14
Goodwood
7459 OR hand deliver at: Peninsula Drive
Monte Vista
7460 OR you can email your application to WCHRM@dcs.gov.za.
Contact persons: Ms NA Mdladlamba Tel No: (021) 550 6014/Ms A Reddy Tel No: (021) 559 7929/Mr S Sikisazane Tel No: (021) 558 0108/Ms NC Sotyibi Tel No: (021) 558 0518.

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Notes

Appointment under the Public Service Act.

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