Senior Health,Safety and Environment Practitioner x1
Job Overview
- Position Title: 1082 Fixed-term Senior Health, Safety, and Environment (HSE) Practitioner (P9)
- Company: Central University of Technology, Free State (CUT)
- Location: Bloemfontein Campus, Free State
- Job Type: Contract (Fixed-term Support Services)
- Posted Date: 14 August 2025
- Closing Date: 29 August 2025
- Industry: Higher Education
- Experience Level: Associate
- Functional Area: Education
- Salary: R641,532 per annum (Total Cost to Company)
Job Purpose
To monitor and assess hazardous or unsafe situations and ensure the implementation of the Occupational Health, Safety, and Environmental Management Plan across the CUT campuses.
Minimum Qualifications & Requirements
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Advanced Diploma in Environmental Health, Safety Management, or equivalent
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HPCSA registration in a relevant field
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Minimum of 2 years’ practical experience in HSE
Desired Qualifications & Experience
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Postgraduate Diploma in Environmental Health or Safety Management
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SACPCMP registration (Project and Construction Management)
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4 years of relevant HSE experience
Technical Competencies
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Risk management and hazard control
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Development and implementation of HSE management systems
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Accident/incident response
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Emergency planning and response
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HSE compliance training and audits
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Project coordination and HSE committee establishment
Core Competencies
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Attention to detail
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Strong communication and coordination skills
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Proactive approach to safety and compliance
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Ability to work across departments and manage multiple tasks
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Report writing and administrative efficiency
Key Responsibilities
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Coordinate HSE activities across all CUT campuses
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Provide support in risk assessment and hazard identification
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Assist in development, review, and implementation of HSE management systems
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Administer general HSE-related documentation and ensure compliance
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Manage incident/accident investigations, emergency planning, and event safety
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Oversee construction site safety, communicable disease control, and compliance monitoring
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Coordinate HSE training, reporting, and project implementation
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Establish and support functioning HSE committees
Application Details
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Apply via: www.cut.ac.za/careers or https://cut.simplify.hr/
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Job-Related Enquiries: Mr. Moses Mareko (mmareko@cut.ac.za)
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Recruitment Enquiries: Recruitment Office (jobs@cut.ac.za)