Job Description

ELIGIBILITY



Suitably qualified candidates



CLOSING DATE



17.10.2025



REFERENCE NUMBER



CS 155/25 Ext.



SALARY

TCOE:

R1307905.00 p.a.



DEPARTMENT



Human Resources



DIRECTORATE



CORPORATE SERVICES Occupational Medical Practitioner



Requirements



MBChB degree with a postgraduate diploma in

Occupational Medicine/Occupational Health



Minimum of five (5) years' experience in occupational

.health coupled with supervisory experience



Computer literacy Valid Code B driver's licence Strong knowledge of occupational health legislation and

compliance requirements



Registered with the HPCSA (Health Professions Council of

South Africa) and affiliated professional bodies.



Key Performance Areas



Develop risk-based medical surveillance programmes

and Conduct medical surveillance programmes to



assess fitness for work



Perform pre-placement medicals, driver's medicals, and

interpret results of specialist tests including, but not limited



to audiometry spirometry, biological monitoring, and



immunity studies



Perform medical assessments of alternative personal

protective equipment



Perform ill health incapacity case management, and

develop referral systems for functional capacity evaluations



and specialist assessments



Provide medical opinion validity of additional sick leave

applications



Manage cases of occupational diseases in line with the

COID Act, and ensure the use of appropriate resources



in compliance with regulatory requirements



Contribute to the development of occupational health

policies, protocols, and Standard Operating Procedures



Supervise and support clinic staff, ensuring high-quality

service delivery



Conduct research on developments within the field of

occupational health, medical impairments, and related



health conditions to inform best practices



Provide occupational health-related advisory services * Conduct and evaluate Health Risk Assessments (HRAs)