Health and Safety Officer (Level 08)

About

R.K Khan Hospital is re-advertising for a Health and Safety Officer (Level 08). The role requires a Grade 12/Matric qualification, a relevant environmental health or safety management qualification, and at least three years' Safety Officer experience. Previous applicants may re-apply. Job grade: Level 08 Salary: R 413 001.00 per annum Reference: RKK/SO1/2026 Duty station: R.K Khan Hospital

How to apply

Submit a fully completed most recent Z83 form and a detailed Curriculum Vitae (CV) only. Hand deliver or courier applications to: R.K. Khan Hospital, 336 R.K. Khan Cir, Westcliff, Chatsworth 4092, Human Resource Department, 2nd Floor Recruitment Office Opposite Theatre. Attention: P Makhoba. Indicate reference number RKK/SO1/2026 in the column provided on form Z83.

Responsibilities

• Identification of potential situations that could lead to injury/disability/death of staff member/visitor, property damage or loss, internal disasters, medico-legal claim and reporting thereof to the Assistant Director: Health and Safety.
• Ensuring the delegate management and administrative functions are carried out timely and correctly in order for health and safety to function in the institution.
• Assisting in development and compilation of manuals, policies and protocol that will be included in the rolling out of health and safety training, orientation and induction programmes.
• Participate in safety audits for the institution in compliance with the Occupational Health and Safety Act, 85 of 1993.
• Assisting the Assistant Director: Health and Safety in ensuring that the buildings, construction, plants, and machinery meet and maintain compliance certificates that are regulated by the Occupational Health and Safety Act, 85 of 1993 and its regulations.

Qualifications

• Grade 12 / Matric.
• Appropriate Degree / National Diploma in Environmental Health or Degree / National Diploma in Safety Management or B Tech degree in safety management or environmental health.
• Minimum of Three (3) years’ experience as a Safety Officer.
• Proof of current and previous work experience endorsed and stamped by Human Resource (Certificate of Service must be attached).
• Computer Literacy will be an advantage.
• Valid driver’s license.
• Knowledge of Legislation pertaining to Occupational Health and Safety.
• Identification, control, elimination and monitoring of hazards Health education and administration of the service.
• Computer literacy.
• Accident investigation.
• Disaster management.