assistant director- occupational hygienist technologists, Ref No. REFS/035211

Apply for ASSISTANT DIRECTOR- OCCUPATIONAL HYGIENIST TECHNOLOGISTS at department of department of agriculture and rural development. Closing date 2026-02-06.

Job Summary

Department: department of agriculture and rural development

Directorate: ohs

Reference: REFS/035211

Closing Date: 2026-02-06

Salary: R 397,233

No Of Vacancy: 9

Province: gauteng

Centre: Central Office


Requirements

  • Qualification: Must have a science-based degree or environmental health or equivalent.
  • Registration: Must be SAIOH Registered Occupational Hygienist Technologist and appropriately certified by the SAIOH Certification Committee.
  • A minimum of 3 years appropriate experience after registration with the HPCSA in the relevant profession as an Occupational Hygienist Experience: 2-3 years' appropriate experience, with at least 1-2 years working experience as a Technologist.
  • Knowledge of the OHS Act (85 of 1993 as amended) and all relevant regulations/guidelines.
  • Knowledge of project management.
  • Skills: Proficient in MS Office suite.
  • Excellent technological report writing skills.
  • Ability to recognise potential health hazards/risks and effective measures to reduce/eliminate them.
  • Attributes: Attention to detail, good communication, excellent interpersonal skills, ability to prioritize, work under pressure, analytical/methodological approach, and teamwork.

Duties

  • Conduct occupational hygiene surveys, field visits, and inspections to ensure legislative compliance.
  • Conduct interviews and collect environmental samples using monitoring equipment.
  • Maintain, calibrate, and operate instruments to monitor the work environment.
  • Interpret analytical results and assist in making appropriate recommendations to prevent/control health hazards.
  • Prepare written reports complying with professional standards.
  • Establish and maintain the integrated Quality Management System (QMS).

Notes

  • Applications should be submitted strictly online at the following E-Recruitment portal: http://jobs.gauteng.gov.za.
  • No hand-delivered, faxed, or emailed applications will be accepted.
  • For assistance with online applications please email your query to healthjobqueries@gauteng.gov.za .
  • NB: Where Driver's Licence is mandatory, exception will be granted for people with disabilities.
  • Application should be accompanied by a fully completed and signed new Z83 application form obtainable from any Public Service Department or on the internet at www.dpsa.gov.za/documents plus a recently updated comprehensive Curriculum Vitae (CV), Registration Certificate with relevant professional body (HPCSA) and a proof of current registration (Annual Practicing Certificate/Card).
  • Applications without proof of a new Z83 application form, a detailed CV, registration certificate and a proof of current registration card/certificate with relevant professional body will be disqualified. (Shortlisted candidates will receive communication from HR to submit certified copies of educational qualifications and other relevant documents not older than 6 months on or before the day of the interview).
  • It is the applicant's responsibility to have foreign qualifications evaluated by the South African Qualifications Authority (SAQA).
  • All foreign qualification must be accompanied by evaluation certificate from the South African Qualification Authority (SAQA).
  • Correspondence will only be limited to shortlisted candidates.
  • If you have not been contacted within 3 months of the closing date of this advertisement, please accept that your application was unsuccessful.
  • Suitable candidates will be subjected to a personnel suitability check (criminal record, citizenship, credit record checks, qualification verification and employment verification).
  • Where applicable, candidates will be subjected to a skills/knowledge test.
  • The recommended candidate may be subjected to Medical Surveillance as required by the Occupational Health and Safety Act, Act 5/1993.
  • It is Department's intention to promote representivity (race, gender, and disability) in the Public Service through the filling of these posts.
  • The Department reserves the right not to appoint/fill this post.
  • WOMEN AND PEOPLE WITH DISABILITY ARE ENCOURAGED TO APPLY.

Salary Detail

Remunaration

R397233 per annum (plus benefits)

Salary Criteria

per annum (plus benefits)

How to Apply

Contact Detail

Dr S Senabe, Contact no - 066 307 5124

Reference No:

REFS/035211

Application Process

Follow these steps to ensure your application is not disqualified:

  • Step 1: Download the New Z83 Form (2021) below.
  • Step 2: In 'Section A', quote Reference Number: REFS/035211
  • Step 3: Ensure you sign and date the form on the last page.
  • Step 4: Click 'Submit Application' to send your Z83 and CV to the department.

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