REQUIREMENTS
- A relevant 3-year tertiary qualification in Human Resource Management or Occupational Health and Safety
- 5 years’ Occupational Health & Safety experience
- Eligibility for registration with a professional body (Saiosh)
- Has detailed knowledge of statutory processes related to Occupational Health and Safety
- Knowledge of the Compensation for Occupational Injuries and Diseases Act
- Knowledge of the municipality’s functional directorates and understands integration across these directorates
- Knowledge of municipal legislation, policy, practice and code of conduct
- Valid Code B driver’s license with access to own transportation
- Computer literacy essential (MS Word, MS Excel, MS PowerPoint)
- Proficiency in at least two (2) of the three (3) official languages of the Western Cape
KEY PERFORMANCE AREAS
- Develop, implement and maintain OHS policies, procedures and programs
- Conduct risk assessments and hazard identification to identify potential OHS risks
- Develop and implement OHS training programs for employees
- Investigate incidents and near-misses to identify root causes and implement corrective actions
- Complete accident investigation reports
- Keep a record of all injuries and diseases
- Monitor and report on OHS performance metrics
- Collaborate with management and employees to promote a culture of OHS excellence
- Ensure compliance with relevant OHS legislation and regulations
- Performs the full range of Human Resources activities within a functional area or more generally within the Human Resources discipline
- Report all section 24 incidents to the Department of Employment and Labour
- Accompany Inspectors from the Department of Employment and Labour on workplace inspections
- Report all COIDA claims to the Compensation Commissioner in the prescribed manner
- Liaise with doctors and hospitals to get medical reports and make follow-up appointments
- Mentor other Human Resource Professionals
- Often involved in and could lead projects and provide advice or information of a specialist nature
- Contributes HR related information to addressing the municipality’s service delivery challenges
- Communicates controversial, sensitive messages to stakeholders tactfully
- Understand interest, positions taken and respond appropriately
- Confidently engages and advises line management on ill health and medical, and incapacity cases
- Assesses the health risk per job category
- Coordinates and controls tasks/activities associated with direct and indirect staff performance, productivity and discipline.
COMPETENCIES
- Core professional Competencies: Organisational Awareness, Consulting, Planning and Organising, Monitoring and Control, Negotiation, Oral Communication, Written Communication.
- Functional Competencies: Change Management, HR Technology/ Information Management, HR Service Delivery, Strategic HR Management, Talent Management, Workforce Planning, Learning and Development, Occupational Health and Safety, Compensation and Benefits Management, Performance Management, Employee Wellness, Industrial and Labour Relations.
- Public Service Orientation Competencies: Service Delivery Orientation, Communication, Interpersonal Relationships.
- Personal Competencies: Action and Outcome Orientation, Conflict Management, Resilience, Learning Orientation, Accountability and Ethical Conduct, Problem Solving and Analysis
- Management/Leadership Competencies: Direction Setting, Impact and Influence, Coaching and Mentoring, Team Orientation.
Candidates must be willing to be subjected to an interview and a written/competency assessment. They must also be aware that previous employers and recent references may be contacted, and their qualifications and criminal records be verified. The appointment will be subject to the signing of an employment contract, performance agreement and disclosure of interest.
Application must be on the official application form of the Oudtshoorn Municipality and a covering letter accompanied by a comprehensive curriculum vitae and certified copies of qualifications and identity document (not older than three (3) months) as well as particulars of at least three recent contactable references. Applications must be submitted to HR Manager: Support Services, Department Corporate Services, P.O. Box 255, Oudtshoorn, 6620 or Oudtshoorn Municipality, 69 Voortrekker Road, Oudtshoorn, 6620. Application forms can be downloaded from the Oudtshoorn Municipality website www.oudtshoorn.gov.za. For any enquiries, contact Roune Morrison at 044-203 3041 or rmorrison@oudtmun.gov.za
Please Note: Canvassing will result in automatic disqualification. If you have not been contacted within 30 working days after the closing date of this advertisement, you may assume that your application was unsuccessful. Curriculum vitae will not be returned. Council will make appointments in line with its employment equity plan and reserves the right not to make an appointment. Applications sent via e-mail/late applications will not be considered. Any misrepresentation in your application will lead to automatic disqualification.