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2 X Occupational Health & Safety Practitioners (Fixed-Term Contract)

SANParks is looking for two Occupational Health and Safety Practitioners under the Technical Services division within the Kruger National Park on a three-year fixed-term contract.  The positions report to the Programme Manager: Technical Services. The incumbent will be allocated the available accommodation the park.

MAIN PURPOSE OF THE JOB:

To ensure Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) implementation optimisation, coordination as well as compliance to both legal and world best practices in Occupational Risk Management.

Location

Kruger National Park

Requirements

  • National Diploma in Occupational Health & Safety.
  • Degree in Occupational Health and Safety will be an added advantage.
  • 2-3 years’ relevant experience.
  • Registered with a Professional body SACPCMP and or Saiosh membership.
  • Computer literacy, particularly with regard to Windows97, MS Word Excel and Power Point is essential.
  • Possession of a valid Driver’s Licence is an additional requirement.
  • Knowledge of the relevant legislations such as the Skills Development, Employment Equity and Basic Conditions of Employment Acts.
  • Good Communication skills.
  • Interpersonal relations.

 

Responsibilities

  • To implement incident reporting systems and procedures.
  • To draw up implementation monitoring and control systems.
  • To coordinate periodic audits, workplace inspections at Technical Services depots.
  • To compile periodic statistical information and reports.
  • To evaluate all programmes and procedures periodically.
  • To conduct departmental incident investigations and report to the OHS office.
  • To check the safety file of the contractors prior the commencement of the construction.
  • Assessment and approval of contractor’s health and safety plan.
  • Form part of the project meetings from planning until the end.
  • Establish and maintain health and safety communication structures and systems.
  • To provide advice to line at Technical Services.
  • To liaise with internal and external professional bodies and stakeholders.

Please Note

Applicants in possession of foreign qualifications to submit evaluated results by the South African Qualification Authority.

SANParks is an equal opportunity employer and reserves the right not to make an appointment.

The appointment will be made in accordance with SANParks employment equity plan.

Salary

R501 165.00 Annual Package

How To Apply

Interested candidates who meet the above requirements should forward their applications accompanied by the required documentation listed below to the following:

Documents Required

Applications letters, detailed Curriculum Vitae and qualifications certified within the last 6 months to the following address:

Kruger National Park

Human Capital Management

Attention: Human Capital Manager

Private Bag X402

SKUKUZA

1350

Tel No: (013) 735-4381

E–mail: [email protected]

If you have not been responded to within 14 days of the closing date, please accept that your application was not successful.

 

Closing Date

12 June 2026