Occupational Health Practitioner

Anglo American; Kathu; On-site; ZAR 400 000 - 600 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global mining company seeks an Occupational Health Practitioner to manage employee health and promote a healthy work environment. The role involves conducting health examinations, analyzing results, and implementing health campaigns. Join a dynamic team committed to improving lives through innovative practices.

Benefits

Competitive salary and benefits package

Opportunities for learning and growth

Technical training and leadership programmes

Qualifications

• 3-5 years of experience in Occupational Health, delivering Occupational Medical Services.
• Understanding relevant laws and regulations governing occupational health and safety.

Responsibilities

• Conduct physical examinations to assess employees' fitness levels.
• Implement health campaigns and promote health, including chronic disease management.
• Compile monthly reports based on identified results.

Skills

Occupational Health

Health Promotion

Emergency Preparedness

Education

Grade 12

Relevant Occupational Health Qualification on NQF4

Registered Occupational Health Practitioner

Tools

MS Office Suite

Occupational Health Systems

Job description

Company Description

We have an exciting position for an Occupational Health Practitioner to manage employee health to ensure fitness for duty and promote a healthy work environment through thorough examinations, accurate data capture, and effective health campaigns, adhering to company policies.

Be part of the team.

The team that makes it happen.

Guided by our purpose and our values, we enable both high performance and purposeful action as we aim to “re-imagine mining to improve people’s lives", delivering the metals and minerals that make modern life possible.

Kumba Iron Ore

We produce high-grade iron ore, the key component in steel widely used in construction and manufacturing across the world. Our activities include all aspects – exploration; mining; processing and blending; shipping; marketing and selling. In South Africa, we have mining operations in the Northern Cape province, as well as a head office in Gauteng, and a port operation in Saldanha Bay, Western Cape.

Job Description

As Occupational Health Practitioner you will provide services as required and your responsibilities will include but not limited to:

Safety, Health, and Environment

• Adhere to all safety, health and environmental practices and requirements.
• SHE policies and procedures:
  • Escalate all unsafe practices or risks to the direct supervisor/manager.
  • Support good housekeeping in the department and on-site to ensure compliance.
• Active participation in VFLs, Risk Assessments and close-out of Safety Actions.

Performance and Delivery

• Analyse employee results and escalate deviations from previous records.
• Conduct physical examinations to assess employees' fitness levels.
• Refer health conditions needing further investigation by specialists.
• Capture examination results in the Health Source system.
• Screen and evaluate medical surveillance results from outsourced services.
• Assist in conducting medical surveillance.
• Help manage Sishen employee absenteeism.
• Implement health campaigns and promote health, including chronic disease management.
• Participate in implementing policies and guidelines for a healthy work environment.
• Contribute to workplace investigations regarding employees' fitness with specific medical conditions within the medical incapacity process.
• Compile monthly reports based on identified results.

This role is in the SHEPS & Contractor Management (SHEPS & CM) NC at a Band 8 level reporting to the Occupational Health Coordinator.

Qualifications

• Grade 12
• Relevant Occupational Health Qualification on NQF4
• Registered Occupational Health Practitioner
• SA Drivers License Code B
• SANC Registration

Experience

• 3-5 years of experience in Occupational Health, delivering Occupational Medical Services.
• Understanding relevant laws, regulations, and guidelines governing occupational health and safety (e.g., DMR, RMA).
• Knowledge of methodologies for identifying, analysing, and mitigating health risks in a workplace setting.
• Familiarity with public health concepts, including disease prevention, health promotion, and epidemiology.
• Knowledge of counselling techniques and support systems for employees facing health challenges.
• Awareness of emergency preparedness and response procedures related to occupational health incidents.
• Familiarity with MS Office Suite and relevant Occupational Health Systems.

Additional Information

What we offer

When you join Anglo American, you can expect to enjoy a competitive salary and benefits package. But more than this, you’ll find yourself in an environment where the opportunities for learning and growth are second to none. From technical training to leadership programmes, we bring out the best in our people. There are plenty of opportunities to move onwards and upwards too. We’re a large, successful multinational company – and we’re still growing all the time.

Who we are?

Anglo American is a global diversified mining business. Our portfolio of world-class mining operations provides the metals and minerals that make modern life possible. We use innovative practices and the latest technologies to discover new resources and mine, process, move and market our products to our customers around the world.

As a responsible miner – of diamonds (through De Beers), copper, platinum and other precious metals, iron ore, coal and nickel – we are the custodians of what are precious natural resources. We work together with our key partners and stakeholders to unlock the sustainable value that those resources represent for our shareholders, the communities and countries in which we operate and for society at large. Anglo American is re-imagining mining to improve people’s lives.

Inclusion and Diversity

Anglo American is an equal opportunities employer. We are committed to promoting an inclusive and diverse workplace where we value and respect every colleague for who they are and provide equality of opportunity so that everyone can fulfil their potential.

How to Apply

To apply for this role, please complete our online application form. You will have the opportunity to upload your CV and other relevant documentation as part of this process.