Occupational Medical Practitioner

CLOSING DATE: 27 January 2026

DISTRIBUTION: Internal and External

DEPARTMENT: SERVICES

PURPOSE OF THE JOB:   To provide medical services and support under the Mine Health and Safety Act (MHSA).

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS AND REQUIREMENTS:

• Bachelor of Medicine/Bachelor of Medicine and Sugary (MBChB) degree is essential
• Post Graduate Diploma in Occupational Medicine and Health is essential
• Registered with the Health Professional Council of South Africa (HPCSA) as an (OMP) is essential
• Minimum 5 years registration as an independent medical practitioner of which 3 years must be working as occupational medical practitioner (OMP) is essential
• Biological Monitoring and Emergency care experience is essential
• Experience in undertaking Health Risk Assessment s is essential
• 2 Years working as OMP within South African Mining industry is desirable
• Computer literacy is essential
• Valid Medical certificate or medically fit to obtain such a certificate

COMPETENCIES:

• Must have good interpersonal skills
• Legislative knowledge - Medical (personnel; facilities; medical aid; occupational health); Mine health & safety is essential
• Attention to detail
• Knowledge of industry standard, best practises and trends in Occupational Medicine

KEY PERFORMANCE AREAS:

• Ensures that appropriate professional assessment, placement, investigation and diagnoses of employees undergoing medical surveillance takes place.
• Performs medical surveillance in accordance with minimum standards to perform work in a mine and other regulatory framework related to the scope of occupational medicine.
• Conducts diagnosis, offer treatment, referrals ad reporting of occupational diseases and injuries as per legislative requirement.
• Complies and submits reports, including annual medical reports as per the legal and other company requirement.
• Manages incapacity and disability cases including return to work recommendation.
• Handles special cases as referred by the Department of Minerals and Petroleum Resources (DMPR)
• Participates in both internal and external professional forums
• Monitors and treats chronic health conditions
• Conducts educational awareness campaigns on Occupational Health programs within Impala Western Limbs Road shows.
• Compiles, maintains, review Code of Practice (COP), standards, and procedures related to Occupational Health.
• Ensures compliance with relevant legislative requirements such as the MHSA, COIDA, ETC.
• Research and benchmarks on appropriate Occupational Health Services e.g. incapacity, primary health care etc.
• Participates in various projects as identified in the HR strategy as well as Employee Wellness projects such as substance and drug abuse, stress management and incapacity management etc.

Internal applications must be accompanied by a line managers approval of your application.

Our people set us apart and make us a winning team we are excited to have someone new join our ranks

IMPORTANT:

Short listed candidates may be subjected to a psychometric assessment. Preference will be given to candidates from the designated groups in line with the provisions of the Employment Equity Act, the Companys Recruitment Policy, and Employment Equity Plan.

Should you not hear from the human resources department within 30 days after the closing date of applications, please consider your application as unsuccessful.

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