Ohs Practitioner: Employee Health and Wellness

About the role

The Department of Co-Operative Governance and Traditional Affairs (Gauteng) is hiring an Ohs Practitioner: Employee Health and Wellness in Human Capital Management. This is a permanent post, paying R338,106 a year. How to apply: Applications should be submitted strictly online at https://jobs.gauteng.gov.za/Public/Jobs.aspx For attention: Human Capital management Reference number to quote: REFS/057045 Closing date: 09 November 2026 Use the new Z83 form and attach a detailed CV.

Responsibilities

• Monitor and ensure compliance with OHS Act (85 of 1993) & collate reports on SHERQ activities in the department, Implement OHS Policy, Occupational Health and Safety Act (85 of 1993) and related Regulations, Investigate accidents/incidents and complaints of employees in the workplace, Coordinate medical screening and functional medical surveillance where necessary, Review the effectiveness of health and safety measures in the department, Develop Emergency Response policies, evacuation procedures for drills, Coordinate Emergency evacuation drills within the department, Coordinate and facilitate (formal/informal) training for OHS Committee and Representatives, Conduct awareness (posters, workshops, webinars, pamphlets etc) for target employees e.g. use of safety equipment, fire extinguishers, evacuation chairs and PPE usage, Develop and implement Emergency Response procedures.
• Appoint Emergency Response Team, Coordinate the appointment of OHS representatives and committee, Participate in monthly meetings when required to report on relevant health and safety matters, Establish guidelines that will regulate the functions, responsibilities and administrative aspects of the OHS committee and representatives, Facilitate and continuously review and update the appointment of the relevant OHS committee members and representatives, Coordinate the quarterly OHS committee meetings and/or when necessary ensure effective deliberations on OHS matters and implementation of all action plans thereof, Investigate complaints relating to employee's health and safety matters safety, regarding health and safety at the workplace, Report all OHS committee functions, resolutions and action plans to appropriate authorities, Compile reports on inspections, incidents and accident investigations, Keep record and fill all OHS documents, Liaise with internal and external stakeholders e.g. municipality, disaster management, SAPS, OHS Committee, Contractors, HOD, Risk Management etc, Provide documents and information in the compilation of submissions of quarterly & annual reports to DPSA & OOP, Identify potential hazards and potential major incidents in the college, Conduct comprehensive Hazard Identification and Risk Assessment at the workplace, Conduct occupational health and safety/hygiene-related surveys e.g. lighting, ventilation etc. and make recommendations on control measures to be applied, Organize OHS compliance audits by appropriate authorities (Department of Labour etc on an annual basis), Undertake routine inspections and observations in respective work areas to monitor compliance with or violation of safety regulations, codes and standards, Establish Health & Safety inspections sheets and ensure that OHS Representatives (Reps) conduct such inspections on regular basis, Study, review and initiate appropriate action plans for all hazards and risks identified during OHS Reps inspections, Investigate all SHERQ-related incidents and accidents at the workplace, report same to relevant authorities, maintain accurate records thereof and initiate appropriate actions to prevent recurrence, Constantly strive to reduce occupational injuries, accidents and incidents at the workplace.