ECDE221-2026 OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH AND SAFETY OFFICER

DEPARTMENT: ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AND SPATIAL PLANNING

Division: Fresh Produce Market

Section: Market Operations  

Location: Tshwane Market

Reference number

ECDE221-2026

Position

Occupational Health and Safety Officer

To be advertised

Internal

External

This position seeks to attract

African female

African male

Coloured female

Coloured male

Indian female

Indian male

White female

White male

Person with disability

All categories

Job level

T12

Scale

R464 760,00 – R645 492,00 per annum   

Estimated

remuneration package

R623 487,00 – R853 525,00 per annum   

Job purpose

To ensure compliance by management and employees of the Tshwane Market with the legal requirements pertaining to safety in the workplace by assisting in the prevention of accidents and safeguarding against safety hazards, which may arise out of work-related activities

Appointment 

requirements

A relevant three-year career-related tertiary qualification (degree or national diploma) in Occupational Health and Safety

NEBOSH, SAMTRAC, ISO 45001 or Lead Auditor certificate(s) will be an added advantage

At least three years’ relevant working experience in an occupational health and safety environment

A valid Code B driving licence

Computer literacy

Must undergo a criminal record check and such a person shall allow their fingerprints to be taken by the Tshwane Metro Police Department at own cost

Competency requirements of the post

Written communication: Communicate complex information in a manner that is understandable (language and format) to the specific audience

Information strategy: Ability to develop strategies for the management and storage of electronic content

Technical strategy and planning: Demonstrate an ability to develop a technical strategy for the organisation and plan the rollout of appropriate systems

Installation and integration: Capacity to install specific hardware and software solutions in different environments

Communication: Capacity to listen attentively, grasp issues, present information in a clear manner and respond appropriately to the verbal and written communication of others

Primary functions

Ensure compliance with occupational health and safety-related policies, procedures, standards and guidelines

Conduct incident investigations (injuries on duty)

Conduct occupational health and safety information, communication and awareness actions

Conduct occupational health and safety workplace inspections and assist investigators from the Department of Labour with workplace inspections by providing required information

Render external consultation

Conduct site inspections

Provide advice and guidance at the Tshwane Market regarding occupational health and safety aspects

Conduct hazard identification and risk assessment

SAP

S70079579*

New/natural attrition

WPC approved

Enquiries

Christo Geldenhuys (012 358 8446) or Moses Letsoalo (012 358 2355)