Senior Occupational Health and Safety Officer

About the role

The Department of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment is hiring a Senior Occupational Health and Safety Officer, based in Bisho, Eastern Cape. This is a permanent post, paying R413,001 a year. How to apply: All applications to be submitted online on the following link: https://erecruitment.environment.gov.za/ For attention: Human Resource Management Reference number to quote: CMS56/2026 Closing date: 23 November 2026, 16:00. No late applications will be accepted. Use the new Z83 form and attach a detailed CV.

Responsibilities

• Conduct safety inspections to enforce health and safety regulations within the Departmental facilities.
• Compile reports to provide recommendations for injury/illness prevention and corrective actions to ensure compliance at the sites.
• Compile health and safety files and ensure that they updated accordingly.
• Conduct incidents investigations and determine mitigation measures needed for OHS interventions.
• Compile and maintain safety-related records.
• Conduct workplace risk assessments, incident registers, monthly registers, and OHS related statistics.
• Coordinate emergency evacuation drills and assist in emergency preparedness for the workplace.
• Coordinate Regional OHS quarterly committee meetings.
• Develop, coordinate and implement Occupational Health and Safety education and training to enable preparedness for hazards and risks.
• Develop and review applicable Occupational Health and Safety applicable Statutory Standards, Policies and Procedures for the Departmental facilities.

Requirements

• National Diploma (NQF6) in Occupational Health and Safety or relevant qualification within the related field as recognized by SAQA.
• At least 2 years’ experience in Occupational Health and Safety.
• Registration with a relevant OHS body with a certificate from SAIOSH/SACPCMP and must have SAMTRAC.
• Knowledge and understanding of Occupational Health and Safety Act 85 of 1993 and Regulations, Code of Practice of South African National Standard and related prescripts and National Building Regulations.
• Understanding of project management, financial management, supply Chain Management legislation.
• Good communication (verbal and written), problem solving skills, report writing skills, organising and planning skills.
• Good analytical thinking.
• Good computer literacy and use of standard packages.
• Ability to gather and analyse information.
• Ability to work under pressure.
• Ability to work independently and in a team.
• Willingness to travel long distances and spend time away from home.