Principal Inspector: Occupational Health and Hygiene
Retail, Healthcare / Pharmacy
Minimum Requirements
- Three (3) year recognised qualification at (NQF 6)/ Undergraduate Bachelor Degree (NQF7) in Environmental Health/ Occupational Health/ Hygiene/ Analytical Chemistry/Chemical Engineering.
- Valid driver's licence.
- Four (4) years functional experience in Health and Hygiene inspection services.
- Knowledge: Departmental policies and procedures, Occupational Health and Safety Ac and Regulations, Batho Pele Principles, Public Service Act and Regulations, OHS Standards, OHS Management System, OHSAS, Inspection Appointment Certificate, Appointment Certificate ex-officio.
- Skills: Facilitation, Planning and Organizing, Computer literacy, Interpersonal, Problem Solving, Interviewing, listening and observation, Presentation, Innovative, Communication skills, Computer literacy, Analytical skills, Research, Project Management skills, Sense of Responsibility, Organisational Goal driven, Disciplined and ability to meet deadlines, Assertiveness.
Responsibilities
- Provide inputs into the development of Health and Hygiene policies and ensure implementation of OHS strategy for the Department of Labour in terms of OHS Legislation.
- Conduct complex inspections for Health and Hygiene regularly as per inspection programme.
- Conduct technical research on the latest trends in Occupational Health and Hygiene within identified sectors.
- Provide support for enforcement action, including preparation of reports for legal proceedings.
