ASSISTANT DIRECTOR: INJURY ON DUTY REF NO: HO 2025/11/109
ASSISTANT DIRECTOR: INJURY ON DUTY REF NO: HO 2025/11/109
Directorate: Employee Wellness and OHS
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.
ENQUIRIES : National Head Office: Ms NS Khumalo Tel No:(012) 307 2174 or Ms TP
Ngobeni Tel No: (012) 305 8589.
NOTE : Appointment under the Public Service Act.
APPLICATIONS : Should be submitted online at https://careers.dcs.gov.za/. Emailed, post or hand delivered applications will not be considered.
CLOSING DATE : 16 November 2026 @ 15H45
NOTE : Please take note that correspondence will only be conducted with the
shortlisted candidates. If you have not been contacted within three (3) months
of the closing date of the advertisement, please accept that your application is
unsuccessful. Please do not call the department to enquire about the progress
of your application. Applicants must note that further checks will be conducted
once they are shortlisted and that their appointment is subject to positive
outcomes on these checks, which include security clearance, security vetting,
qualification verification and criminal records verification. Appointment will be
provisional, pending the issue of a security clearance. If you cannot get a
security clearance, your appointment will be re-considered/possibly
terminated. Finger prints may be taken on the day of the interview.
All shortlisted candidates, including SMS, shall undertake two pre-entry
assessments. One shall be a practical exercise, and the other shall be an
Integrity (Ethical Conduct) Assessment. Selection panels shall score both
technical exercises as an additional criterion in the interview process.
Applications: Applications must be submitted on the Z83 form (Public Service
application form) accessible on the link provided below and must be completed
in full. Only a detailed CV should be attached to your application form. Only
shortlisted candidates will be required to submit certified copies not older than
6 months of qualifications and other related documents on or before the day of
the interview. Please send a complete application for the post you apply for on
a pdf format, stating the correct reference for the position you are interested in.
Requirement for valid driver’s licence is not applicable to applicants with a
disability. Candidates must comply with the minimum appointment
requirements. CV’s should be aligned to reflect one’s degree of compliance
with the advert requirements and responsibilities. It is the sole responsibility of
an applicant to ensure that their application reaches DCS before the closing
date. The Department of Correctional Services reserves the right not to fill any
of these advertised posts.