Construction Health and Sefety Post

Reference Number : Refs/016801
Directorate : Maintenance
Number of Posts : 6

Package : R 269 214.00 per annum (plus benefits)
Enquiries : Mr. Vincent Chakane: Tel 076 521 4118/072 668 0029

Requirements :

A National Diploma / Degree NQF Level 6 or NQF Level 7 qualification in Safety Management or relevant qualification. A minimum of 1 – 2 years’ experience in construction health and safety environment. Must have a valid driver’s license. COMPETENCIES: Public Service Act and Regulations and relevant legislation. Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) Act, regulations and environmental legislation. Understanding of health and safety management systems. Understanding of hazard identification and risk management on projects. SKILLS- Computer literacy, problem solving and analysis, planning and organizing, report writing.

Duties :

Prepare health and safety specifications for construction sites. Complete site establishment health and safety check lists. Assist with preparation of a construction health and safety plan. Facilitate health and safety regular site, technical and progress meetings. Compile and test the effectiveness of project specific emergency response and preparedness plans. Represent the District at departmental OHS Committee meetings. Establish and maintain health and safety communication structure and systems. Conduct site research and use trends analysis to identify system deficiencies and incident trends, outline relevant improvements. Assist in appointment of safety representatives for District. Ensure that sufficient demarcations and warning signs are provided where appropriate. Develop technical reports and presentations in relation to health and safety issues. Conduct emergency preparation site drills. Attend the contractors’ site handover. Conduct baseline risk assessments / task specific risk assessment at construction site. Identify unsafe acts, conditions, and hazards at construction site. Conduct health and safety evaluations of contractors. Monitor site health and safety during the defects liability period. Investigate root causes of accidents and identify corrective and preventative actions and reports to management. Ensure that work activities on site are subjected to hazard identification and risk assessment processes. Inspect and maintain records of health and safety reports. Inspect contractors’ equipment and file reports. Conduct surveys and audits to identify and minimise safety risks. Evaluate levels of compliance of both contractors and subcontracts to the project specific health and safety plans and client specifications through inspections and audits. Conduct health and safety induction at district offices. Identify training for staff and contractors on OHS. Facilitate health and safety awareness sessions for staff and contractors at districts.

Notes

These adverts are internal (within the Department) and external (within Gauteng Province). This advert is to attract applicants within the following geographical Johannesburg, Ekurhuleni, Vaal, West Rand and Tshwane In line with the Department’s employments Equity Plan, PEOPLE WITH DISABILITIES are encouraged to apply. To apply for the below positions, please apply online at http://professionaljobcentre.gpg.gov.za. Only online applications will be considered and for general enquiries please contact Human Resource on 072 668 0029/076 521 4118. Applicants must utilise the most recent Z83 application for employment form issued by the Minister for the Public Service and Administration in line with the Regulation 10 of the Public Service Regulations, 2016, All fields in the New Z83 form, must be completed and signed. Furthermore, a comprehensive Curriculum Vitae (CV) must also be attached. Failure to attach the completed Z83 and the Curriculum Vitae (CV) will result in disqualification. The New Z83 form, obtainable from the GPG Professional Job Centre website, any Public Service Department or the DPSA website www.dpsa.gov.za/documents. Only shortlisted candidates will be requested to submit certified copies of qualifications not older than six (06) months, identity document and valid driver’s license (where driving/travelling is an inherent requirement of the job). It is our intention to promote representivity (race, gender and disability) in the Public Service through the filling of this post and candidates whose transfer/promotion/appointment will promote representivity will receive preference. It is the Department’s intention to promote equity through the filling of all numeric targets as contained in the Employment Equity Plan. To facilitate this process successfully, an indication of race, gender and disability status is required. It is the applicant’s responsibility to have foreign qualifications evaluated by the South African Qualifications Authority (SAQA). The Department reserves the right not to appoint. If you do not receive any response from us within 3 months, please accept your application was unsuccessful.

Employer : Department of Infrastructure Development

Location : Head Office (Johannesburg),Springs District Maintenance Hub, Johannesburg (Laundry Services), Sedibeng District Maintenance, Westhoven District Maintenance Hub & Tshwane District Maintenance Hub

Closing Date : 14-04-2023