HEALTH AND SAFETY OFFICER

Job Overview

Madadeni Provincial Hospital is hiring a Health and Safety Officer on a permanent basis with a salary package of R413 001 – R486 501 per annum (Level 08). Candidates must hold a Degree or National Diploma in Environmental Health or Safety Management alongside 3-5 years of safety experience. Key responsibilities include hazard identification, conducting safety audits under the OHS Act 85 of 1993, managing PPE, ensuring infection control, disaster management, and facilitating staff safety training. Applications can be submitted via courier, hand delivery, or email by 23 October 2026.

Requirements & Qualifications

• Degree / National Diploma in Environmental Health or Safety Management
• Minimum of 3-5 years’ experience in Safety
• Knowledge of relevant legislations pertaining to Occupational Health and Safety
• Knowledge of identification, control, elimination and monitoring of hazards
• Knowledge of health education and administration of the services
• Computer literacy
• Knowledge of accident investigation
• Knowledge of disaster management

Key Duties & Responsibilities

• Identification of potential situations that could lead to injury, disability, or death of staff members or visitors
• Reporting property damage, loss, internal disasters, and medico-legal claims to the Occupational Health and Safety Manager
• Carrying out delegated management and administrative functions in a timely and correct manner
• Assisting in the development and compilation of manuals, policies, and protocols for health and safety training, orientation, and induction programmes
• Participating in safety audits in compliance with the Occupational Health and Safety Act, 85 of 1993
• Assisting the OHS manager in ensuring buildings, construction, plants, and machinery meet and maintain compliance certificates
• Organising and recording disaster drills
• Ensuring all employees and service providers comply with required safety protocols
• Conducting workplace inspections, PPE management, ergonomics, and staff safety
• Liaising with the occupational health team on TB, Hepatitis B, radiation monitoring, etc.
• Ensuring fire safety and emergency preparedness
• Ensuring infection control and patient safety support including heater quality, ventilation, waste management, and contractor safety
• Conducting training and awareness on Health and Safety
• Implementing monitoring and quality improvement