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WATER AND WASTE – WATER AND SANITATION – TECHNICAL SERVICES – ENGINEERING AND ASSET MANAGEMENT

OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH AND SAFETY FUNCTIONAL MANAGER

TCOE: SALARY COMMENCING FROM R1 026 140 – R1 427 026 PER ANNUM – REF NO: WS 42/21 – WATER AND SANITATION HEAD OFFICE, BELLVILLE

Requirements:

  • BTech or first degree related to Safety Management with full SACPCMP accreditation as a Construction Health and Safety (H&S) agent or manager
  • Minimum of ten (10) years’ general and construction H&S work experience, of which at least two (2) years should have been as a CHS manager or CHS agent plus five (5) years at managerial level
  • Sound working knowledge of relevant policies, procedures, systems, Acts and regulations
  • Ability to organise, analyse, set goals, administer, guide, integrate and implement systems, plans, standards and procedures and provide strategic direction to the Department
  • Proficient and strong computer skills in MS Excel, MS Word, MS PowerPoint, SharePoint and SAP
  • Exposure to the water and sanitation environment and knowledge of OHSAS 18001, ISO 9001, ISO 14001 and SAP EHS systems will be an advantage
  • A valid driver’s licence with own transport and the ability and willingness to travel extensively to City sites.

Key performance areas:

  • Heading the OHS Unit for the Department, involving specialised engineering environments (civil, electrical, mechanical, chemical, biological, construction, etc.)
  • Managing a team of health and safety specialists (General H&S and Construction H&S)
  • Performing and implement OHS strategy, short-, medium- and long-term plans, programmes, project management, etc.
  • Developing and coordinating the implementation of operational H&S systems and procedures
  • Conducting technical report-writing, research, presentations, assessments, audits and investigations
  • Performing H&S site audits, inspections and assessments, with effective reports on findings and appropriate recommended corrective action
  • Ensuring compliance with OHS legislation and the integrated management system.

Please apply online at [URL Removed] (external applicants) or via the SAP Portal (internal applicants) unless otherwise stated.

Closing date: 30 April 2021

Please quote the reference number of the vacancy in all communications.

  • Certified copies of qualifications must be available on request.
  • Copies of supporting documents will not be returned.
  • Kindly note that applications will not be acknowledged in writing.
  • Visit our website at [URL Removed]
  • No late applications will be considered.
  • If no notification of appointment is received within three (3) months of the closing date, please accept that your application was unsuccessful.

Desired Skills:

  • Conducting technical report-writing research presentations assessments audits and investigations

Desired Work Experience:

  • 5 to 10 years

Desired Qualification Level:

  • Degree

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