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
Advanced Diploma in Environmental Health, Safety Management, or equivalent
HPCSA registration in a relevant field
Minimum of 2 years’ practical experience in HSE
Desired Qualifications & Experience
Postgraduate Diploma in Environmental Health or Safety Management
SACPCMP registration (Project and Construction Management)
4 years of relevant HSE experience
Technical Competencies
Risk management and hazard control
Development and implementation of HSE management systems
Accident/incident response
Emergency planning and response
HSE compliance training and audits
Project coordination and HSE committee establishment
Core Competencies
Attention to detail
Strong communication and coordination skills
Proactive approach to safety and compliance
Ability to work across departments and manage multiple tasks
Report writing and administrative efficiency
Key Responsibilities
Coordinate HSE activities across all CUT campuses
Provide support in risk assessment and hazard identification
Assist in development, review, and implementation of HSE management systems
Administer general HSE-related documentation and ensure compliance
Manage incident/accident investigations, emergency planning, and event safety
Oversee construction site safety, communicable disease control, and compliance monitoring
Coordinate HSE training, reporting, and project implementation
Establish and support functioning HSE committees
Application Details
Apply via: www.cut.ac.za/careers or https://cut.simplify.hr/
Job-Related Enquiries: Mr. Moses Mareko (mmareko@cut.ac.za)
Recruitment Enquiries: Recruitment Office (jobs@cut.ac.za)