Assistant Director: Occupational Health and Safety Practitioner Re-Advertisement
Department of Correctional Services
- Location
- Gauteng region: Leeuwkop Ref No: GP 2026/11/01 Kgoši Mampuru II Ref No: GP 2026/11/02] Bavianspoort Ref No: GP 2026/11/03] Zonderwater Ref No: GP 2026/11/04] Johannesburg Ref No: GP 2026/11/05] Boksburg Ref No: GP 2026/11/06] Modderbee Ref No: GP 2026/11/07] Krugersdorp Ref No: GP 2026/11/08 Western Cape region: Breederiver Ref No: WC 2026/11/02 Drakenstein Ref No: WC 2026/11/03 Overberg Ref No: WC 2026/11/04 Voorberg Ref No: WC 2026/11/05 West Coast Ref No: WC 2026/11/06 Southern Cape Ref No: WC 2026/11/07, Gauteng
- Salary
- R487 197 per year
- Job type
- Permanent
- Work setting
- On-site
- Sector
- Government & public service
- Closing date
- 09 Nov 2026
Posted 12 days ago
What you need
- Experience
- Intermediate (3–5 years)
- OHS practitioner posts at correctional centres in Gauteng and the Western Cape
- Re-advertised: past applicants must apply again
- Monitor health and safety compliance and emergency plans
- The ad does not list the qualification needed; check the full circular
- R487 197 a year
How to apply
Apply on company website
How to apply: should be submitted online at https://careers.dcs.gov.za/. Emailed, post or hand delivered applications will not be considered. Official advert: DPSA Public Service Vacancy Circular 38 of 2026, post 38/46. Government applications usually need the new Z83 form and a detailed CV.
Applying is free. Never pay anyone to get a job.
📝 Z83 application form
Government jobs need the Z83 form. Get the official Z83 filled in for this post (position, department and reference number) plus your details, ready to sign.
Pre-fill my Z83Job description
Duties:
Facilitate the implementation of OHS as incorporated in the IEHW policy and procedure. Monitor the compliance of Occupational Health and safety in terms of COID Acts within the region and management area. Monitor and promote corporate culture of Safety, Health, Environment, Risk and Quality (SHERQ) in the region. Facilitate the implementation of corrective measures in order to mitigate SHERQ risks. Coordinate and facilitate emergency preparedness plan and response procedures within the region.
Notes:
Candidates who previously applied need to re-apply. Appointment under the Public Service Act.
Enquiries: Gauteng region: Ms Mongwai EN Tel No: (012) 420 0174/Ms Feni SAP Tel no: (012) 420 0173/ (012) 420 0179. Western Cape region: Ms. A Reddy Tel No: (021) 559 7920 / Ms. NC Sotyibi Tel No: (021) 558 0518/ Mr S. Sikisazane Tel No: (021) 558 0108.