Job Description
Osh Inspector (Mechanical) _ - (Bulawayo): Grade 11
Reporting to the Principal OSH Inspector of Factories, the successful candidate will evaluate and maintain occupational safety and health standards and other best practices through the administration of the Factories and Works Act and its regulations and the Pneumoconiosis Act in order to ensure employers and employees comply with the health and safety standards.
Duties and Responsibilities
Key Outputs
• Ensure compliance with relevant OSH legislation that governs working environments.
• Register and deregister factories to maintain health and safety standards.
• Approve factory development plans to ensure that factories
comply with safety and health requirements of the law.
• Inspect factories and construction sites to enforce compliance with the requirements of the law and reduce occupational hazards.
• Inspect dusty occupations to ensure compliance with the requirements of the law and reduce occupational diseases.
• Inspect boilers to ensure compliance with the law and reduce occupational hazards.
• Approve boiler repair procedures to ensure that professional
repairs on the vessels to reduce occupational hazards.
• Inspect elevators and escalators to enforce requirements of the
law and reduce accidents.
• Carry out accident investigations and producing investigation reports which are used in line with the legislation.
Qualifications and Experience
Qualifying Requirements
• A Degree in Mechanical Engineering or an HND qualification in Mechanical Engineering plus a minimum of 3 years' experience working in an engineering field.
• Registration with an Engineering professional body, i.e ECZ membership.
• Clean class four (4) drivers license.
Key Competencies and Characteristics
• Sound interpretation of factories and works Act and all allied regulations.
• Accident investigation skills.
• Sound knowledge of prosecution procedures.
• Good communication skills.
• Good interpersonal skills.
• Excellent negotiation skills.
• Leadership skills.
• Excellent Report writing skills.
• Good presentation skills.
How to Apply
Those interested in pursuing these opportunities should submit their applications with copies of CV's and professional qualifications to;
The Deputy Director - Human Resources National Social Security Authority P.O. Box CY 1387
Causeway
Harare
To reach not later than close of business on Friday 4th June 2021. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
