Practitioner II (Occupational Safety Practitioner) (P8) (Facilities Management Division: Occupational Safety Department)
Position Summary
Introduction
The University of Johannesburg (UJ) is a vibrant and cosmopolitan university, anchored in Africa and driven by a powerful strategy focused on attaining global excellence and stature (GES). With an emphasis on independent thinking, sustainable development, and strategic partnerships, UJ is an international university of choice. The University is guided by the Vice-Chancellor’s vision of “Positioning UJ in the Fourth Industrial Revolution (4IR) for societal impact in the context of the changing social, political, and economic fortunes of Africa”.
Job description
“Please note that the University is obligated, in terms of recent amendments to the Criminal Law (Sexual Offences and Related Matters) Amendment Act 2021 (Act 13 of 2021), to assess all prospective employees (including applicants) against the National Register for Sex Offenders (NRSO). The outcome of such an assessment may have an impact upon possible employment with the University.
- Implementation of Hazard Identification and Risk Assessment process, corrective action and follow up
- Co-ordination of Legal training needs as per the OHS Act and Regulations and general training
- Ensure implementation of standards and policies
- Contractor safety
- Conduct investigations of all incidents as per section 24 and ensure appropriate SHE practices
- Co-ordinate waste management on campus
- Coordinating Safety events
- Co-ordinate emergency procedures
- Off campus privately own student accommodation safety inspections
Minimum requirements
- Degree in Safety Management or relevant qualification (NQF 7)
- 3-5 years’ proven experience dealing with fire related risks, gas, safety, emergency preparedness
- 3-5 years’ proven experience in Health and Safety
- 3-5 years’ proven experience dealing with injury on duty is essential
- 3-5 years’ proven experience in auditing legal compliance is essential
- A valid driver’s licence is essential
- Experience dealing with fire related risks, gas safety, emergency preparedness, safety inspections, safety meetings, safety training audits.
- Previous relevant experience in a higher education institution
- Must be able to work extended hours when required
- Must be able to travel between the campuses when required
- Communication with people across all levels
- Report writing
- Presentation on executive level
- Dealing with service providers
- Mobilizing of resources
- Facilitate Health and Safety meetings
- Computer literate
Your application, comprising of a detailed Curriculum Vitae as well as the names and full contact details (including telephone numbers and e-mail addresses) of at least three traceable and credible referees must be uploaded before or on the closing date of the advertised post. Please also attach the following: a copy of your highest academic qualification, proof of registration with professional bodies you might belong to and if applying for an academic position, a list of accredited research output and/ or a portfolio of your creative output.
Please note that the University is obligated, in terms of recent amendments to the Criminal Law (Sexual Offences and Related Matters) Amendment Act 2021 (Act 13 of 2021), to assess all prospective employees (including applicants) against the National Register for Sex Offenders (NRSO). The outcome of such an assessment may have an impact upon possible employment with the University.
For more information, please review the following link: Justice/Criminal/NRSO.
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Candidates may be subjected to appropriate psychometric testing and other selection instruments.
In conjunction to merit on the basis of qualifications, experience and proven achievements the University of Johannesburg is committed to providing equal employment opportunities for persons with disabilities and those individuals from the historically disadvantaged groups. As necessitated by operational requirements the University reserves the right not to make an appointment to positions advertised. If you have not received a response from the University within 8 weeks of the closing date, you should assume that your application has been unsuccessful.
