Assistant Director: Injury on Duty REF NO: HO 2025/11/109

SALARY : R487 197 per annum 

CENTRE : National Head Office 

REQUIREMENTS :

• Degree/Diploma in Occupational Health/Hygiene or Safety Management or equivalent qualification.
• 3- 5 years’ relevant experience gained in an occupational health and safety environment. Computer literate. Valid driver’s licence.
• Competencies and attributes: Knowledge of Occupational Injuries and Diseases Act (COIDA). Knowledge of Public Service Regulations. Knowledge of collective agreements with regard to occupational injuries and diseases. Knowledge of DPSA Circulars with regard to occupational injuries and diseases.
• Knowledge of Occupational Injuries and Diseases statistics. DCS employee occupational health and safety policy and processes. Labour Relations Act. HR Mandates regarding occupational injuries and diseases. Policy analysis, monitoring, evaluation and implementation.
• Information collection, analysis, interpretation, dissemination with regard to occupational injuries and diseases policies, regulations and acts. HR policies related to leave, performance assessment, discipline, grievances, skills development, occupational health & safety, employee wellness, remuneration & allowances, etc. Presentation and communication skills.
• The ability to access and interpret required management information. Technical report writing. Knowledge of OHS Act. Project management principles. Listening and problem-solving skills. Networking/liaison with stakeholders. Basic Conditions of Employment Act. 

DUTIES :

• Manage the administration of occupational injuries and diseases processes within DCS as stipulated by Occupational injuries and Diseases Act.
• Coordinate and monitor the implementation of policies and processes pertaining to occupational injuries and diseases. Conduct occupational injuries and diseases research.
• Ensure that incidents are reported, medical assistance is provided and that the compensation claim process begins as soon as possible. Management of performance information, human resources, finance and assets.