Job Description

Westfalia Fruit is a leading multinational supplier of fresh fruit and related value-added products to global markets. Through our vertically-integrated supply chain we grow, source, ripen, pack, process and market quality avocadoes & fresh produce - 365 days a year & across the globe.


With the largest avocado-growing footprint in the world, we are recognised as the leading avocado experts and considered as the supplier of choice to both retail & wholesale customers whom we serve from sales offices in the UK, Europe, North America, Latin America & Southern Africa.


Westfalia Fruit Estate, situated in Limpopo, Tzaneen, has a vacancy for a suitably qualified and experienced:

Occupational Health Nurse

Requirements

Purpose of the role:

To promote and protect the health, safety, and well-being of employees by delivering comprehensive occupational health services, including primary health care, workplace injury and illness management, and health and safety program implementation, in compliance with statutory requirements and company policies.

Key Responsibilities:

Diagnose and treat work-related and non-work-related conditions. Conduct medical surveillance and chronic disease management. Manage incapacity and disability cases and escalate IODs appropriately Identify and manage workplace hazards. Coordinate Health Risk Assessments and support compliance with hearing conservation and health programs. Plan and support health awareness campaigns and peer educator training. Attend to first aid and medical emergencies promptly. Ensure emergency equipment and supplies are maintained. Report and manage IOD-related incidents effectively. Maintain accurate patient records and reports (monthly/quarterly). Manage medical inventory and equipment calibration. Perform audits, inspections, and follow-up on findings Participate in training and continuous professional development aligned with a personal development plan.

Education:

Diploma or Degree in Nursing Sciences (required) B.Tech in Occupational Health Nursing (required) B.Tech in Occupational Health Nursing (required) Valid SANC registration (required) Certificates in Audiometry, Spirometry, Vision Screening, HCT (advantageous) Dispensing License (advantageous) SAMTRAC or similar occupational safety qualification (advantageous) Valid Driver's License (advantageous)

Experience:

Minimum of 2 years' nursing experience Experience in occupational health services is highly beneficial

Behavioural Competencies:

Knowledge:

Understanding of OHS Act, COID Act, BCEA, and POPIA Workplace hazards, illnesses, and injury management Occupational health regulations and safe work procedures

Skills:

Advanced computer literacy Critical thinking and time management Strong interpersonal and communication abilities High attention to patient confidentiality Ability to lead, coordinate, and work under pressure Team player with a professional work ethic Strong sense of urgency and commitment to continuous improvement

Benefits

The Company offers a Total Guaranteed Remuneration Package, which comprises a provident fund, insured benefits, medical aid, and an option to structure an annual bonus.


Interested and qualified internal applicants should forward their applications (including a detailed copy of the CV) to recruitment@westfaliafruit.co.za for the attention Orifha Luvhengo.

Closing date for applications will be 13 May 2025


NB: Should you not receive correspondence 13 June 2025, please regard your application as being unsuccessful.