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The Municipal Council of Walvis Bay offers the following EXTERNAL opportunities:
OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH, SAFETY AND WELLNESS OFFICER
DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN RESOURCES & CORPORATE SERVICES
(PATERSON GRADE LEVEL C3)
Purpose of the Job
To draft, direct and monitor the implementation and application of occupational health, safety and wellness systems and procedures and to enforce the relevant Acts to prevent and control possible and real occupational hazards, which threatens the occupational health, safety and wellness of the employees, or any unhealthy condition, which may have a detrimental effect to the health of the employees. The position also advises and consults with line management, employees and contractors on safety and health practices and development. Implement health and safety legislation and associated regulations to ensure that all reasonable and practical measures are taken to protect the health and safety of all staff and visitors at Municipality of Walvis Bay. The management initiation, coordination and monitoring of all process associated with ensuring a safe, healthy and risk-free work environment for all parties within the organisation (office staff and onsite / field) and any visitor entering the aforementioned environments. This must be achieved by ensuring that the Occupational Health, Safety and Wellness Plans and policies are properly formulated and implemented. Monitoring must be done through the implementation of regular onsite inspections, random audits, the promotion of occupational health, safety and wellness through education, training and ensuring compliance at every level.
Key Performance Areas
Qualifications and Experience
| Minimum Educational Qualification | 3 – year Diploma (NQA Level 6) in Safety Management / Occupational Health and Safety / Industrial Psychology / Psychology / Social Work / Nursing OR A Degree (NQA Level 7) in Safety Management / Occupational Health and Safety / Industrial Psychology / Psychology / Social Work / Nursing |
| Minimum Experience Required | 5 years relevant experience in at least four of the following: conduction safety inspections, Risk Assessments & Audits, performing incidents investigations and root cause analysis, e.g. incidents cause analysis method (ICAM), (incident investigation) National Occupational Safety Association (NOSA), drafting, coordinating, administering and implementing activities relating to Occupational Health, Safety and Wellness. OR 3 years relevant experience in at least four of the following: conduction safety inspections, Risk Assessments & Audits, performing incidents investigations and root cause analysis, e.g. incidents cause analysis method (ICAM), (incident investigation) National Occupational Safety Association (NOSA), drafting, coordinating, administering and implementing activities relating to Occupational Health, Safety and Wellness. |
| Special Requirements | Driving licence code B |
Remuneration
Basic Salary: N$ 444 096.00 pa
Transport Allowance: N$ 12 600.00 pa
Housing Allowance: N$ 182 079.36 pa
OR
Rental Allowance: N$ 93 260.16 pa
Pension Fund membership as well as Medical Aid membership (both employee and employer contributions) are applicable.
People from designated groups in terms of the Affirmative Action Act are encouraged to apply.
Please Note: Only shortlisted candidates will be communicated with.
Application forms (obtainable on our website www.walvisbaycc.org.na) must be completed fully, accompanied by all required certified documents (with the original certification stamps) and should be delivered in the application box at the Security Desk, Civic Centre, Municipality of Walvis Bay or by Postal Address below (to reach us by the closing date).
Postal Address: Physical Address:
The Manager: Human Resources 2nd floor, Room 208
Private Bag 5017 Civic Centre, Nangolo Mbumba Drive
Walvis Bay Walvis Bay
Further information obtainable from the Human Resources Practitioner, Mr Absalom Iiyambo at telephone number 064 201 3204.
No emailed or late applications will be accepted.
Closing date and time: Thursday, 15 May 2025 by 17h00
Notice No. HR15/2025
