OHS Practitioner: Employee Health and Wellness

About this post

The Gauteng Department of Co-Operative Governance and Traditional Affairs is looking for an OHS Practitioner: Employee Health and Wellness in Johannesburg. It is a permanent post, paying R338 106 per annum (plus benefits.

Section: Human Capital Management

Closing date: Monday, 9 November 2026. Late applications are not considered.

What you need

The official advert asks for:

• Matric plus NQF Level 6 in Environmental Health, Occupational Health and Safety, Safety Management.
• Coupled with a minimum 2 -3 years’ experience in an Occupational Health and Safety environment.
• Registration with a professional body in either Health Professions Council of South Africa (HPCSA), Southern African Institute for Occupational Hygiene (SAIOH), or South African Institute of Occupational Safety and Health (SAIOSH) as a requirement.
• Competencies: Knowledge and good understanding on OHS Act (85 of 1993) Legislation and its related regulations
• Knowledge of and the ability to implement directives on EHW, SHERQ, HIV and AIDS in the workplace
• Problem solving
• Analytical skills
• Computer skills
• Interpersonal skills
• Presentation and facilitation skills
• Report writing skills.
• A valid drivers’ license.

What you’ll do

• Monitor and ensure compliance with OHS Act (85 of 1993) & collate reports on SHERQ activities in the department
• Implement OHS Policy, Occupational Health and Safety Act (85 of 1993) and related Regulations
• Investigate accidents/incidents and complaints of employees in the workplace
• Coordinate medical screening and functional medical surveillance where necessary
• Review the effectiveness of health and safety measures in the department
• Develop Emergency Response policies, evacuation procedures for drills
• Coordinate Emergency evacuation drills within the department
• Coordinate and facilitate (formal/informal) training for OHS Committee and Representatives
• Conduct awareness (posters, workshops, webinars, pamphlets etc) for target employees e.g. use of safety equipment, fire extinguishers, evacuation chairs and PPE usage
• Develop and implement Emergency Response procedures.
• Appoint Emergency Response Team
• Coordinate the appointment of OHS representatives and committee
• Participate in monthly meetings when required to report on relevant health and safety matters
• Establish guidelines that will regulate the functions, responsibilities and administrative aspects of the OHS committee and representatives
• Facilitate and continuously review and update the appointment of the relevant OHS committee members and representatives
• Coordinate the quarterly OHS committee meetings and/or when necessary ensure effective deliberations on OHS matters and implementation of all action plans thereof
• Investigate complaints relating to employee's health and safety matters safety; regarding health and safety at the workplace
• … and 14 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/057045 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.