South African National Parks (SANParks) is seeking qualified candidates for a permanent contract position as an Occupational Health & Safety Practitioner, based at Kruger National Park. This is a fantastic opportunity for those with the right qualifications to contribute to the safety and health standards in one of South Africa’s premier national parks.
Position: Occupational Health & Safety Practitioner
Salary: R501 165.00 per annum
Paterson Grade: C4
Location: Kruger National Park
Closing Date: 12 June 2025
SANParks is looking for an Occupational Health and Safety Practitioners under HCM division within Kruger National Park on a permanent contract.
Requirements
- National Diploma in Occupational Health & Safety/Safety Management
- Degree or BTech in Occupational Health and Safety/Safety Management will be an added advantage
- Minimum of 3-5 years’ relevant working experience
- Registered with a professional body (Saiosh and or SACPCMP) will be an added advantage
- Computer literacy, particularly with regard to Microsoft, MS Word Excel and Power Point is essential.
- Possession of a valid Driver’s Licence is an additional requirement
- Knowledge of the relevant legislations such as the Occupational Health and Safety Act 85 of 1993, COIDA 130 of 1993
- Good Communication skills
- Interpersonal relations
Responsibilities
- To develop and implement incident reporting systems and procedures.
- To draw up implementation monitoring and control systems
- To coordinate periodic audits, workplace inspections and surveillance schedules in line with the Corporate OHS policy.
- To compile periodic statistical information and reports
- To evaluate all programmes and procedures periodically
- To conduct incident statistical analysis
- To coordinate Malaria Control spraying by government officials at affected parks or areas within SANParks
- Assessment and approval of contractor’s health and safety plan
- Attend project planning meetings.
- Establish and maintain health and safety communication structures and systems.
- To provide advice to line on a consultative basis
- To liaise with internal and external professional bodies and stakeholders
- To conduct inductions and inspections to contractors as required
- Monitor and manage overtime as per (BCEA and SANParks Condition of Service)
Please Note
Total Cost to Company: R501 165.00 per annum – the incumbent will be allocated the available accommodation inside the park.
If you have not been responded to within 14 days of the closing date, please accept that your application was not successful.
How To Apply
Interested candidates who meet the above requirements should forward their applications accompanied by the required documentation listed below to the following:
Documents Required
Interested persons who meet the above-stated requirements should forward their application letters, detailed Curriculum Vitae and qualifications certified within the last 6 months to the following address:
Kruger National Park
Human Capital Management
Attention: Fiona Kubayi
Private Bag X402
SKUKUZA
1350
Tel No: (013) 735-4389
E–mail: jobapplications1@sanparks.org
Applicants in possession of foreign qualifications to submit evaluated results by the South African Qualification Authority.
Closing Date: 12 June 2025