SENIOR HEALTH AND SAFETY OFFICER (GABORONE, LOBATSE, FRANCISTOWN)

VACANCY : SENIOR HEALTH AND SAFETY OFFICER - 3 POSTS (GABORONE, LOBATSE, FRANCISTOWN)

SALARY SCALE: D4 - (P175, 224 – P193, 452) per annum.
VACANCY CIRCULAR NO. 11 OF 2015

LEAVE: 30 Working Days per annum.

BENEFITS:

• Optional contributory Medical Aid Scheme (Government contributes 50% and Employee 50%).
• Contributory Pension Fund (Employee contributes 5% and Government 15%)

QUALIFICATIONS

To be considered for appointment to this position, candidates must have a Diploma or Degree in Occupational Health and Safety, Engineering or any related field.

EXPERIENCE:

A minimum of six (6) years relevant work experience in Occupational Health and Safety related duties as well as at least two (2) years experience as Health and Safety Officer I – C1.

MAIN PURPOSE OF THE JOB:

To monitor compliance to the conditions of employment in the workplace with regard to the safety, health and welfare of workers.

KEY PERFORMANCE AREAS:

INSPECTIONS (Factories and Plant)

• Inspects factories and plant to ensure that equipment, materials and production process do not present a safety and health hazard to employees and employers.
• Inspects and tests machinery and equipment such as lifting devices, compressors, boilers etc. to make sure they meet safety standard.
• Conducts incidental spot checks of health, safety and welfare standards in factories to ensure compliance.
• Conducts investigations on accidents in factories, construction sites and other workplaces.
• Advises employers/ employees on safe work practices, safety standards and regulations.
• Attends to customer queries

HEALTH AND SAFETY

• Conducts health and safety audits to ensure compliance with set standards.
• Checks and makes follow-ups on adherence to compliance recommendations made during inspections.

HYGIENE MONITORING

• Identifies and tests work areas for potential accidents and health hazards, such as toxic fumes and explosive gas and air mixtures.
• Ensures that personal protective equipment is used in workplaces according to regulations.

PUBLIC EDUCATION

• Conducts training sessions on health and safety for clients.

KEY COMPETENCIES

Strategic Skills

• Creativity
• Functional/ technical skills
• Problem Solving
• Technical Learning
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Energy and Drive

• Action Oriented
• Perseverance
• Drive for Results

Personal and Interpersonal Skills

• Customer Focus
• Ethics and Values
• Integrity and Trust
• Interpersonal Savvy
• Listening

Applicants should quote the Vacancy Circular number and provide the following:

a. Full name, address, date and place of birth
b. Detailed Curriculum Vitae
c. Certified copies of certificates, Omang and at least two recent references,
d. Date of first appointment, Present post and date into current post.

Applications should be addressed to:

The Permanent Secretary
Ministry of Labour and Home Affairs
Private Bag 002
GABORONE

IMPORTANT NOTICE:

All applications must be routed through Heads of Departments. Applications not so routed will not be considered.

ONLY SHORT-LISTED CANDIDATES WILL BE RESPONDED TO.

CLOSING DATE: 14 AUGUST 2015

For further information, please contact
3611171/59/85