Health and Safety Officer

About the role

The Department of Health (KwaZulu-Natal) is hiring a Health and Safety Officer, based in Madadeni Provincial Hospital. This is a permanent post, paying R413,001 – R486,501 a year. How to apply: All applications can be submitted through hand delivery /courier to: The HR Recruitment Office no:3, Madadeni Hospital, f0001, section 6, Madadeni, 2951 or emailed to: sibongiseni.kheswa@kznhealth.gov.za For attention: The Recruitment Officer Reference number to quote: NO Closing date: 23 October 2026 Use the new Z83 form and attach a detailed CV. Note: This Department is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer, whose aim is to promote representivity in all levels of all occupational categories in the Department. The contents of this Circular Minute must be brought to the notice of all eligible officers and employees on your establishment of all Institutions. Institutions must notify all candidates who qualify for post in this circular minute even if they are absent from their normal places of work to apply. Direction to Candidates: the following documents must be submitted: Application for Employment form (Z83) which is obtainable from any Government Department OR from the website - www.kznhealth.gov.za. The application form (Z83) must be accompanied by a detailed Curriculum Vitae, Certified copies of ID, Highest educational qualification and other relevant documents will be requested for submission only from shortlisted candidates. All shortlisted candidates, including the SMS, shall undertake two pre-entry assessments. One will be a practical exercise to determine a candidate’s suitability based on the post’s technical and generic requirements and the other must be an integrity (ethical conduct) assessment. The reference number must be indicated in the column provided on the form Z83 and on the back of the envelope, e.g. MAD 01/2016. NB: Failure to comply with the above instructions will be disqualify applicants. Person with disabilities should feel free to apply for the post. The appointment is subject to positive outcome obtained from the NIA the following checks (security clearance, credit records, qualification, citizenship and previous experience employment verification). Due to the large number of applications, receipt of applications will not be acknowledged. However, correspondence will be limited to shortlisted candidates only. Please note that due to financial constraint no S&T claims will be considered for payment to the candidates that are invited for an interview.

Responsibilities

• Identification of potential situation that could lead to injury/disability/death of staff member/visitor.
• Proper damage or loss, internal disaster, medico-legal claim and reporting thereof to the Occupational health and safety manager.
• Ensuring the delegate management and administrative functions are carried out timely and correctly in order for health and safety to function in the institution.
• Assisting in development and compilation of manuals, policies and protocol that will be included in the rolling out of the health and safety training, orientation and induction programmes.
• Participate in safety audits for the institution in compliance with the occupational health and safety Act,85 of 1993.
• Assisting the occupational health and safety manager in ensuring that buildings, construction, plants, and machinery meet and maintain compliance certificates that are regulated by the occupational health and safety Act, 85 of 1993 and its regulation.
• Organise and record the Disaster drills.
• Ensure that all employees and service providers within the hospital complies with the required safety protocols.
• Ensure that people, patients, staff and the building are safe and Hospital is legally compliant, OHSD, norms and standards, DOH requirements, conduct workplace inspections, PPE management, ergonomics and staff safety.
• Liaise with occupational Health team on T.B, Hep B radiation monitoring etc. Ensure fire safety and emergency preparedness.
• Ensure Infection Control and patient safety support, i.e heater qudity, ventilation, waste management, contractor safety.
• Conduct training and awareness on Health and Safety.
• Implement monitoring and quality improvement.
• ENQURIE: Mr. T.D Ndaba Tel No: (034) 328 8014.

Requirements

• Degree/National Diploma in Environmental Health or Safety Management.
• At least 3-5 years’ experience in Safety.
• Knowledge, Skills and Competencies required:
• Knowledge of relevant legislations pertaining to Occupational Health and Safety
• Identification, control, elimination and monitoring of hazards
• Health education and administration of the services
• Knowledge of computer literacy
• Accident investigation
• Disaster management