Professional Engineer; Grade - Readvertisement

Professional Engineer (Grade

A) - Readvertisement

• Reference Number : REFS/035663
• Directorate : OHS
• Number of Posts : 2
• Package : R879 342 Per annum (All Package Inclusive)

• Senior Certificate plus a three-year recognized qualification in the relevant field i.e. Mechanical Engineering;
  Mechatronics Engineering;
  Electrical Engineering;
  Chemical Engineering;
  Chemistry;
  Construction; a valid driver's license. Qualification in Engineering NQF Level 7, / Certificate in construction health and safety management OR B-Tech in health and safety OR advance diploma in health and safety (added advantage).
  
  Experience:
  
  3-years functional experience in a Health and Safety environment. Knowledge:
  Departmental policies and procedures, Occupational Health and Safety Act as amended, Regulations (21), South African National Standards (Codes_ - incorporated Codes become regulations, Compensation for Occupational Injuries and Diseases Act). Understanding of project management. Ability to conduct project site visits in facilities and write reports.
  
  Skills:
  
  Planning and Organizing, Communication skills, Computer literacy, Facilitation skills, Interpersonal skills, Conflict handling skills, Negotiations skills, Problem solving skills, Interviewing skills, Presentation skills, Innovation skills, Analytical skills, Verbal and written communication skills.

• To plan and independently conduct inspections with the aim of ensuring compliance with the Occupational Health and Safety Act, Act 85 of 1993, Regulations and incorporated Standards. Plan, investigate and finalize independently incidents and complaints reported pertaining to the OHS Act and the relevant regulations. Ensure adherence to OHS regulations and develop safety policies. Manage and guide on project safety, and develop guides and SOPs.
  
  Conduct regular risk assessments and implement preventative measures. Perform regular Safety Inspections. Organize and conduct safety training programs. Promote an appropriate OHS outline based on risk management. Investigate accidents and incidents (including those within the fund/COIDA). Maintain safety records, prepare reports, and communicate findings to management.

• Applications should be submitted strictly online at the following E-Recruitment portal: (Use the "Apply for this Job" box below). No hand-delivered, faxed, or emailed applications will be accepted. For assistance with online applications please email your query to healthjobqueries.za . NB:
  Where Driver’s Licence is mandatory, exception will be granted for people with disabilities. Application should be accompanied by a fully completed and signed new Z83 application form obtainable from any Public Service Department or on the internet a.gov.za/documents plus a recently updated comprehensive Curriculum Vitae (CV), Registration Certificate with relevant professional body (HPCSA) and a proof of current registration (Annual Practicing Certificate/Card).
  
  Applications without proof of a new Z83 application form, a detailed CV, registration certificate and a proof of current registration card/certificate with relevant professional body will be disqualified. (Shortlisted candidates will receive communication from HR to submit certified copies of educational qualifications and other relevant documents not older than 6 months on or before the day of the interview). It is the applicant’s responsibility to have foreign qualifications evaluated by the South African Qualifications Authority (SAQA).
  
  All foreign qualification must be accompanied by evaluation certificate from the South African Qualification Authority (SAQA). Correspondence will only be limited to shortlisted candidates. If you have not been contacted within 3 months of the closing date of this advertisement, please accept that your application was unsuccessful. Suitable candidates will be subjected to a personnel suitability check (criminal record, citizenship, credit record checks, qualification verification and employment verification).
  
  Where applicable, candidates will be subjected to a skills/knowledge test. The recommended candidate may be subjected to Medical Surveillance as required by the Occupational Health and Safety Act, Act 5/1993. It is Department’s intention to promote representivity (race, gender, and disability) in the Public Service through the filling of these posts. The Department reserves the right not to appoint/fill this post.
  
  WOMEN AND PEOPLE WITH DISABILITY ARE ENCOURAGED TO APPLY.

Department of Health

Central Office, Johannesburg

13-03-2026

Do you have Senior Certificate plus a three-year recognized qualification in the relevant field i.e. Mechanical Engineering;
Mechatronics Engineering;
Electrical Engineering;
Chemical Engineering;
Chemistry;
Construction?

Do you have Qualification in Engineering NQF Level 7, / Certificate in construction health and safety management OR B-Tech in health and safety OR advance diploma in health and safety?

Do you have 3-years…