JOB ALERT: SAFETY, HEALTH AND ENVIRONMENT COMPLIANCE OFFICER [IRC8206]

INSTITUTIONAL SUPPORT SERVICES DIVISION (ISSD)
SAFETY, HEALTH AND ENVIRONMENT UNIT
SAFETY, HEALTH AND ENVIRONMENT COMPLIANCE OFFICER [IRC8206]

We offer a market and industry competitive total cost-to-company package.

Parliament of the Republic of South Africa is a premier institution, given its status as the legislative authority of South Africa. It is the only institution that has the power to make laws for the country. Parliament is not just a building, it’s the heart of our democracy, the place where the country’s representatives gather to discuss important issues affecting the people, pass laws meant to promote the public good and promote accountability and transparency in governance.
Parliament is composed of two houses: the National Assembly and the National Council of Provinces. Each house has distinct roles and functions, as outlined in the Constitution, and they work together to promote constitutional values such as human dignity, non-racialism and non-sexism, human rights and freedom.

JOB SUMMARY

The successful candidate will implement Health, Safety and Environmental (SHE) compliance to facilitate legal and best practice by delivering SHE advice and support to ensure that risk assessments, investigations, inspections, audits, and non-conformances are addressed appropriately.

YOUR KEY RESPONSIBILITIES WILL BE:

  1. Building, Technical and Office Inspections
  2. Incident and Accident Investigation and Analysis
  3. Risk Assessments – Baseline, Issue Based, Ergonomic and Continuous
  4. Contractor Safety Management and Compliance
  5. Supporting Emergency Preparedness Initiatives
  6. Food Safety Management
  7. Health and Safety Support
  8. Training, Communication Participation, Awareness and Health and Safety Initiatives: Requests Related to the Work and Processes of Parliament

TO QUALIFY, YOU MUST HAVE:

  • Grade 12 or NQF4 equivalent with a Bachelor’s degree or Advanced Diploma in Safety Management (NQF Level 7)
  • SAMTRAC
  • 2 years’ relevant experience within a health and safety environment

IN ADDITION, YOU SHOULD BE ABLE TO DEMOSTRATE THE FOLLOWING SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS AND JOB-RELATED SKILLS AND COMPETENCIES:

  1. Knowledge of ISO 14000, ISO 45000, ISO 9001, and ISO 22000
  2. Knowledge of Modern SHEQ Risk Management and Facilities Management
  3. Basic Train the Trainer knowledge
  4. Food Safety Management Systems
  5. Knowledge of the OHS Act and COID Act
  6. Understanding of relevant SANS codes
  7. Facilitation and presentation skills
  8. General knowledge of the built environment
  9. Planning and organizing skills
  10. Knowledge of safety and security processes, standards, and principles
  11. Good SHE workplace risk assessment skills
  12. Knowledge and understanding of the overall Health and Safety Ecosystem
  13. Interpersonal and communication skills
  14. Safety-conscious and ethical behavior
  15. Ability to respond quickly to business needs, including agility, flexibility, continuous learning, innovation, and a proven ability to experiment with creative business solutions
  16. Inclusive mindset: eagerness for multiple skills, embraces multiple cultures, accepts different approaches, and is human-centric/empathetic
  17. Results-oriented, quality-driven, and focused on excellence, efficiency, and effectiveness

BEHAVIOURAL COMPETENCIES

  1. Results-driven
  2. Professionalism
  3. Strong attention to detail
  4. Emotional intelligence and personal mastery
  5. Ability to communicate effectively
  6. Customer Focus
  7. Teamwork-focused
  8. Written, verbal, and numerical ability

To Apply, Please Select the Appropriate Button Below:

Person that has never been employed by Parliament

Person that was previously employed by Parliament including previously employed Interns and existing Interns

CLOSING DATE: 2 April 2026

“Parliamentary Services Administration promotes and applies the principles of Affirmative Action and equal opportunities”.

PLEASE NOTE that only applications submitted via the i-Recruitment platform will be accepted.
All required supporting documentation and information must be provided; certified copies of all your qualification certificates, ID and 3 contactable referees. Applicants that have not attached these copies will not be considered.

Short listed candidates will be subject to a positive security clearance by the South Africa Police Service and State Security Agency (SSA), citizenship and qualification checks and competency-based assessments.

If you do not you do not receive any response within two (2) months of the closing date, please accept that your application has been unsuccessful. Parliament reserves the right not to make an appointment.