- Company
- Gauteng Department of Infrastructure Development
- Location
- Gauteng
- Job type
- Permanent
- Salary
- R 338 106.00 per annum (Plus Benefits)
- Reference
- refs/056875
- Closing date
- 9 November 2026 (5 days left)
About this post
The Gauteng Department of Infrastructure Development is looking for a Construction Health and Safety Officer in Dr Gerge Mukhari Facility Maintenance Hub. It is a permanent post, paying R 338 106.00 per annum (Plus Benefits).
Section: Maintenance
Closing date: Monday, 9 November 2026. Late applications are not considered.
What you need
The official advert asks for:
- An undergraduate qualification at NQF 6 as recognised by SAQA in Safety Management.
- A minimum of 1-2 years’ experience in Safety Management.
- A training in SAMTRAC, ISO 45001, HIRA, Incident Investigation, First Aid, Fire Fighting and Evacuation Coordination is required.
- A valid driver’s license.
- COMPETENCIES: Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) Act and its Regulations and environmental legislation (Construction Health and Safety), Health and safety management systems and the key components of an effective system, Principles of cause and effect and its application to hazard identification and risk management on a project.
- Criteria and standards for effective documentation and documents control.
- SKILLS: Computer literacy, Problem solving and analysis, Decision making, Creativity, Customer focus and responsiveness, Planning and organizing, Conflict management ATTRIBUTES: Reliable and Team player.
What you’ll do
- Conduct site research and use trends analysis to identify system deficiencies and incident trends and outline relevant improvements.
- Prepare health and safety specifications for construction sites and approve project specific health and safety plans.
- Complete site establishment health and safety checklists.
- Review and update health and safety plans.
- Facilitate health and safety regular site, technical and progress meetings.
- Compile project specific emergency response and preparedness plans and test the effectiveness.
- Provide guidance to the establishment of the Departmental OHS Committee.
- Represent the district at Departmental OHS committee meetings.
- Facilitate legal appointment letters for 16.2s, GMR 2.1S and OHS Committees’ Chairpersons.
- Provide demarcations and warning signs in areas where construction or maintenance operations are conducted.
- Propose and execute remedial solutions for safety related issues on sites.
- Attend the contractor’s site handover.
- Conduct hazard identification and risk assessment processes (included in the health and safety specifications of the department or the contractor) for work activities on sites.
- Inspect contractors’ equipment and file reports.
- Monitor contractors executing construction works which are not in accordance with the approved Health and Safety plans.
- Conduct baseline risk assessments / task specific risk assessment for the department.
- Conduct emergency evacuation drills in all facilities.
- … and 7 more points in the official advert.
Tips before you apply
- Apply online on the Gauteng Professional Job Centre (jobs.gauteng.gov.za). Register first, then open this post and click Apply. Emailed or faxed applications are not accepted.
- Quote the reference number refs/056875 on your application.
- Attach only the documents this advert asks for, such as a CV with your experience dated month and year. Many departments ask for certified copies only once you are shortlisted.
- Show clearly on your CV that you meet each requirement above, for example your Grade 12 results or driver's licence code.
How to apply
Apply the way the official advert says. EmploymentHub is not the employer and does not handle applications.
Where to apply: online on the Gauteng Professional Job Centre. Register or log in, then open this post and click Apply.
Enquiries: Ms. Sikelelwa Mboto Tel: 076 521 4118
Closing date: Monday, 9 November 2026
Notes from the official advert
Applicants must complete the online Z83 and attach a comprehensive Curriculum Vitae (CV). All other documents are submitted by shortlisted candidates). The selection process will be guided by the EE targets of the employing department. The Employment Equity targets will be taken into consideration during the selection process. It is the Department’s intention to promote equity (race, gender and disability) through the filling of this post(s). The employment decision shall be guided by the Department’s Employment Equity Plan. The Department is committed to promoting employment equity, including race, gender and disability representation, through the filling of this post(s). Accordingly, the transfer, promotion or appointment of candidates should contribute towards improving representativity and achieving the numerical targets set out in the Department’s Employment Equity Plan. In line with the Department’s Employment Equity Plan, PEOPLE WITH DISABILITIES are encouraged to apply. To apply for the below position, please apply online at https://jobs.gauteng.gov.za.Only online applications will be considered and for general enquiries please contact Human Resource on 076 521 4118/076 942 4090. All shortlisted candidates will undertake practical assessment test, SMS shall undertake two pre-entry assessments. One will be a practical exercise to determine a candidate’s suitability based on the post’s technical and generic requirements and the other must be an integrity (ethical conduct) assessment. Selection panels shall score both technical exercises as an additional criterion in the interview process. 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…
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Source: Gauteng Department of Infrastructure Development's official vacancy page (view original). EmploymentHub is not the employer and does not handle applications.
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