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Manager : Health & Safety

Manager : Health & Safety

Auditor-General of South AfricaZA
3 days ago
Job description

Job title : Manager : Health & Safety

Job Location : Gauteng,

Deadline : October 25, 2025

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Roles & Responsibilities

Strategic Function

  • Develop an overall strategy of continuous improvement for health and
  • safety management initiatives i.e. governance, risk management and
  • compliance for all AGSA premises / business units.
  • Develop and implement strategies to address Occupational, Health and Safety conditions and promote workplace wellness, and employee productivity.
  • Provide technical expertise, strategic leadership, and support for all AGSA’s various facilities on regulatory compliance issues in health, safety and environment.
  • Enforce compliance with Occupational, Health and Safety policies / frameworks / procedures within AGSA.
  • Implement a safety culture at the AGSA.

    • Product Management

  • Develop and implement corporate Occupational, Health and Safety policies / frameworks and procedures including going green to ensure compliance with Occupational, Health and Safety Act.
  • Enforce compliance with Occupational, Health and Safety policies / frameworks / procedures within AGSA.
  • Ensure adherence to all safety, health and environmental practices and requirements.
  • Establish and coordinate Occupational, Health and Safety Committees.
  • Oversee and direct injury-on-duty (IOD) cases during and after working hours.
  • Report and assist on all injuries on duty and occupational diseases
  • Develop and maintain emergency response plans and procedures for various scenarios.
  • Coordinate regular drills and exercises to ensure preparedness for emergencies.
  • Act as the primary point of contact during safety emergencies and coordinate the AGSA’s response
  • Oversee the investigation of incidents, accidents, and near-misses, and implement corrective actions to prevent recurrence
  • Coordinate and develop disaster management plans within AGSA.
  • Provide expert advice during audits, ensuring conformance with the Occupational Health and Safety Act and other applicable regulations.
  • Ensure proactive risk identification.
  • Conduct continual safety audits to check that all safety requirements are being met.
  • Develop, implement and maintain an accurate and up to date data management system regarding Occupational, Health and Safety activities.
  • Deliver in collaboration with stakeholders, educational programs on workplace health and / or safety & security.
  • Integrate safety principles and legal requirements into workspace design.

    • Stakeholder Management

  • Build and maintain strong professional relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
  • Engage with the Safety champions to embed a AGSA Safety Culture.
  • Report and escalate all non-compliance incidents to relevant stakeholders.
  • Collaborate with relevant Business Units to ensure that Occupational, Health and Safety findings and recommendations are integrated into the overall Occupational, Health and Safety strategy of the AGSA.
  • Advise management and employees on Occupational Health and Safety related matters.
  • Deliver safety training sessions and workshops for employees and leaders to ensure a high level of preventive mindset.
  • Raise management and staff awareness of safety accountabilities and responsibilities.

    • People Management

  • Facilitate safety meetings, ensuring all workers are informed about Occupational, Health and Safety risks, preventive measures, and the latest health and safety protocols.
  • Support the business unit transformation / culture plans.
  • Support the management team regarding centre management and other people related tasks.

    • Financial management and operational management

  • Ensure compliance to AGSA policies and procedures.
  • Ensure compliance with internal processes and procedures.
  • Manage the portfolio budget, income and cost to ensure adherence to the required financial performance standards for the portfolio.

    • Other responsibilities (Applicable to All JD’s)

  • Perform and / or manage other projects, tasks and assignments not stipulated on the Job description as and when required.

    • Skills, Experience & Education

  • This position requires a Bachelor’s Degree in Safety Management, Environmental Science or relevant Qualification with a Professional Certification in Safety Management Certificate (SAMTRAC).

    • Experience

  • A minimum of 5 years’ experience in a Health and Safety environment
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