Leadership and Management

Assistant Director: Occupational Health and Safety Ref

Job Requirements

A minimum of three-year tertiary qualification (NQF Level 6) in Electrical/Mechanical, Civil or related qualifications plus relevant years of experience in the field. A Valid driver’s license. Willingness to travel and work irregular hours. Occupational health and safety Labour Relations Act. Public Finance Management Act Computer literacy, Applicable knowledge of the PFMA, OHSA, National Building Regulations and Environmental Conservation Act, Project management skills. Strong verbal and written communication skills. Knowledge of Government procurement processes and systems. Good analytical skills.

Duties

Maintain and implement strategies, policies and procedures to ensure alignment with OH&S act and other applicable legislations. Conduct inspection on state owned and leased facilities and construction projects and produce an inspection report. Undertake regular OHS quality compliance assessments, inspection against applicable legislative framework, where necessary. Promote a strong OHS culture in the region through regular communication and consultation, promotion of improvements and highlighting of specific hazards or incidents. Conduct Inspection on electrical mini substation & substation. Provide support to the Heads of units. Provide support when emergencies arise and prepare reports; Monitor evaluation of the workplaces (State and Leased buildings). Ensure that the State and Leased buildings are accessible for Disabled Persons. Monitor issuing of Compliance Certificates and record keeping at workplaces. Prepare and compile submissions and progress reports on a monthly basis.

What is the Salary

R582 444 per annum

Location

Gqeberha Regional Office

How to Apply

Mr VR Maqetuka Tel No: (041) 408 2199

The Regional Manager, Department of Public Works, Private Bag X3913, Port Elizabeth, 6000 or Hand Deliver at Eben Donges Building Corner Hancock and Robert Street, North End, Port Elizabeth. Or email to RecruitPE26- 04@dpw.gov.za

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3/20/2026

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