Assistant Director: Health & Safety

The South African National Biodiversity Institute (SANBI) requires a motivated, professional, and responsible team player to manage and coordinate health and safety in line with Occupational Health and Safety Act, Regulations, and Policy.

This position requires a degree in Safety Management, Environmental Health or equivalent qualification with NQF 7. Honours degree or equivalent degree at NQF 8 will be an added advantage. This position also requires 3 years work experience in the relevant field.

The following competencies are required for the candidate to be successful in this position: advanced knowledge and experience of National Occupational Safety Association (NOSA) and Safety Management Training Course (SAMTRAC) systems; extensive knowledge and experience of legislation, policies, procedures, processes, practices, systems, and frameworks related to occupational health and safety management are essential; advanced project management, investigation, service focus, and negotiation skills; proven ability and experience to work with diverse team and under pressure whilst being quality, cost, and safety conscious; advanced planning, organizing, interpersonal, accuracy and attention to details, and problem solving skills; excellent communication skills at all levels (both verbal and written); excellent computer literacy and experience in the application of software tools including (Ms Word, MS Project, PowerPoint, Excel, Internet and Outlook) will be advantageous. The possession of a valid driver’s licence with at least one-year practical driving experience and a willingness to travel is essential.

Key Performance Responsibilities include:

• Ensure National Occupational Safety Association (NOSA) five star grading for SANBI;
• Coordinate training to incidents investigators and Safety, Health, and Environment (SHE) representatives;
• Maintain SANBI health and safety management system;
• Ensure proper hygiene system, framework and survey for SANBI;
• Communicate and manage health and safety training and awareness campaigns; and
• Provide incidents reporting and management.

Candidates who previously applied are encouraged to re-apply for this position

Application procedure:

1) An application form must accompany the CV together with a letter motivating why the applicant should be favourably considered for this position, and certified qualifications confirming that the minimum qualifications are met (applicants lacking evidence of meeting minimum qualifications and relevant experience will not be considered).

2) A competency test will be conducted as part of the selection process.

3) Applicants must also provide the full names, addresses and telephone numbers and if possible e-mail addresses of at least three referees.

4) Failure to submit the requested information and reference number shall result in your application not being considered.

Personal Information will be processed by SANBI for purposes of assessing your suitability for the advertised position. SANBI may also share your personal information including special personal information with service providers or third parties, both within the Republic of South Africa and in other jurisdictions, to carry out verification of qualifications and other necessary documents, background and reference checks, competency assessment tests, and criminal record checks. In this regard, by virtue of your application, you acknowledge that SANBI’s authorized verification agent(s) and service providers will access your personal information including special personal information to conduct background screening, verification of qualifications and other necessary documents, reference checks, competency assessment tests, and criminal record checks. For more information, kindly refer to SANBI’s website.

Persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply. SANBI reserves the right not to fill this position. All applications will be considered with the understanding that, in terms of the SANBI Employment Equity Plan, preference will be given to candidates from the designated groups.

Contact Mr Stephen Mahlangu on Tel: +27 (0)12 843 5217 for any queries for purposes of clarity. Applications consisting of the completed application form, motivation letter, a concise CV, and certified qualifications are to be submitted via an e-mail to recruitmentpta@sanbi.org.za

Postal applications must be addressed to:
Assistant Director: Human Resources Operations
South African National Biodiversity Institute
Private Bag X101
Pretoria
0001

Candidates are expected to be available for selection interviews on a date and time as determined by SANBI. If no response has been received within 30 days of the closing date, candidates must consider their applications unsuccessful.