Jobs at the Ministry of Labour and Home Affairs

VACANCIES: SENIOR HEALTH AND SAFETY OFFICER - 2 Posts

[LOBATSE & FRANCISTOWN]

The Ministry of Labour and Home Affairs exists to provide civil registration, migration, labour and skills development services, and coordinate gender policy. We seek to recruit highly motivated officers to fill the following positions:

VACANCY CIRCULAR 15 OF 2015

SALARY SCALE: D4 - (P175, 224 – P193, 452) per annum.

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

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 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 Audits

· 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

· Functional/ technical skills
· Problem Solving

Operating Skills

· Priority Setting
· Time Management

Courage

· Confronting Direct Reports

Energy and Drive

· Drive for Results

Organizational Positioning Skills

· Presentation Skills
· Written Communicatios

Personal and Interpersonal Skills

· Ethics and Values
· Intergrity and Trust

APPLICANTS

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
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CLOSING DATE: 22nd December 2015

For further information, please contact the Human Resource Division 3611171/59/85