Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) is a vital aspect of any workplace, particularly in hazardous industries such as construction, mining, and manufacturing.
OHS professionals are responsible for ensuring that employees work in a safe and healthy environment, free from accidents and injuries.
Career Opportunities in Occupational Health and Safety
If you’re passionate about workplace safety and well-being, a career in OHS could be a great fit.
Some common roles include:
- Health and Safety Officer
- Safety Engineer
- Risk Assessor
- Environmental Health and Safety Specialist
- Occupational Hygienist
- Occupational Health Nurse
- Safety Trainer
Fields of Study
To pursue a career in OHS, you’ll typically need a bachelor’s degree or higher in a relevant field such as:
- Occupational Health and Safety
- Environmental Science
- Industrial Engineering
- Public Health
- Nursing
- Psychology
Additionally, many OHS professionals hold certifications such as:
- Certified Safety Professional (CSP)
- Certified Industrial Hygienist (CIH)
- Certified Safety Manager (CSM)
Occupational Health and Safety Bursaries
If you need funding for studies within the Safety sector, these are some options for you:
- Afrimat Bursary
- Alfeco Bursary
- Assmang Manganese Bursary
- Bombela Bursary
- Bridgestone Bursary
- Dr Xolani Mkhwanazi South32 Bursary
- DRDGOLD Bursary
- Imerys Refractory Bursary
- Kropz Elandsfontein Bursary
- KwaDukuza Municipality Bursary
- Marula Platinum Bursary
- Mbuyelo Bursary
- Mpumalanga Provincial Government Bursary
- MQA Bursary
- Ngodwana Energy Bursary
- North West Provincial Government Bursaries
- Northam Zondereinde Mine Bursary
- Northern Cape Dept of Transport, Safety & Liaison Bursary
- Rosond Bursary
- Sakhikamva Foundation Bursary
- South32 HMM Bursary
- Sun City Resort Bursary
- TOTAL Bursary