The Parliament of the Republic of South Africa is seeking interested and qualified candidates for the position of Health and Safety Co-Ordinator, which will be based in Cape Town, Western Cape.
Position: Health and Safety Co-Ordinator
Location: Cape Town, Western Cape
Closing Date: 07 March 2025
We offer a market and industry competitive total cost-to-company package.
Parliament of the Republic of South Africa is a premier institution, given its status as the legislative authority of South Africa. It is the only institution that has the power to make laws for the country. Parliament is not just a building, it’s the heart of our democracy, the place where the country’s representatives gather to discuss important issues affecting the people, pass laws meant to promote the public good and promote accountability and transparency in governance.
Parliament is composed of two houses: the National Assembly and the National Council of Provinces. Each house has distinct roles and functions, as outlined in the Constitution, and they work together to promote constitutional values such as human dignity, non-racialism and non-sexism, human rights and freedom.
JOB SUMMARY
To provide Parliament with high level expertise with Safety, Health and Environment related support, guidance and advice. This includes the co-ordination of all SHE matters for the Office and the implementation the training and risk assessments in this regard.
YOUR KEY RESPONSIBILITIES WILL BE:
- Health and Safety Operations
- Health and Safety Information
- Safety audits and Assessments
- Training and Coaching
TO QUALIFY, YOU MUST HAVE:
- Grade 12 or NQF Level 4 and a Post Graduate Diploma Occupational Health or Bachelor of Environmental Health or related qualification at an NQF Level 8
- With Three (3) years relevant experience in a Health and Safety Environment operation in a similar position providing expert support and advice.
IN ADDITION, YOU SHOULD BE ABLE TO DEMOSTRATE THE FOLLOWING SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS AND JOB-RELATED SKILLS AND COMPETENCIES:
Behavioural Competencies:
- In-depth Knowledge of the OHS Act and COID Act
- Understanding of relevant SANS codes
- Excellent coaching, facilitation and presentation skills
- General knowledge of the built environment
- Excellent planning and organising skills
- Knowledge of safety and security processes, standards and principles
- Excellent SHE workplace risk assessment skills
- Ability to develop trust, safety conscious and ethical behaviour
- Ability to respond quickly to business needs/agility, flexibility, continuous learning, innovation and proven ability to experiment on creative business solutions
- Ability to be inclusive, eagerness for multiple skills, embraces multiple cultures, accepts different approaches and be human-centric/empathetic
- Results orientated, quality driven, excellence, efficient and effective.
CLOSING DATE: 07 March 2025
HOW TO APPLY
Apply Here: Health & Safety Co-Ordinator
PLEASE NOTE that only applications submitted via the i-Recruitment platform will be accepted. All required supporting documentation and information must be provided; incomplete applications will not be processed. Security clearance and qualification verification are mandatory for all appointments. Should you not hear from us within two months (2) from the closing date, please consider your application unsuccessful.
Successful candidates will be required to sign a performance agreement. Parliament reserves the right not to make an appointment.