OCCUPATIONAL MEDICAL OFFICER (SESSIONAL)

Gauteng Provincial Government; Boksburg; On-site; ZAR 450,000 - 650,000; Part time

Job summary

Department of Health in Gauteng seeks an Occupational Medical Officer (Sessional) to lead medical surveillance, health services, and wellness initiatives within the department. The incumbent will manage injuries, medical examinations, and return-to-work processes while ensuring compliance with OHS policies and related legislation.

The role requires current HPCSA registration as an Occupational Medical Practitioner, strong leadership, and expertise in health and safety regulations, with the

Qualifications

• Qualify for HPCSA registration as Occupational Medical Practitioner.
• Current HPCSA registration as Occupational Medical Practitioner.
• Knowledge of OHS legislation, COIDA, and performance requirements.
• Familiarity with employment law, OHs Act and Regulations, and related public service frameworks.

Responsibilities

• Implement medical surveillance and manage associated examinations.
• Manage occupational injuries, incidents, and return-to-work protocols.
• Provide occupational health services and health education within the institution.
• Develop, implement, and monitor OHS policies and wellness initiatives.
• Coordinate resources and collaborate with stakeholders across the hospital.

Skills

Computer literacy

Change management

Strategic management

Leadership

Financial management

Problem solving

Analysis

Report writing

Coaching

Resilience management

Education

HPCSA registration as Occupational Medical Practitioner

Qualification allowing registration with HPCSA

Job description

OCCUPATIONAL MEDICAL OFFICER (SESSIONAL)

• Reference Number : refs/056905
• Directorate : FAMILY MEDICINE
• Number of Posts : 1
• Package : R501.00 Grade 1, R 572.00 Grade 2 and R662.00 Grade 3
• Enquiries : Dr S CarimTel. No: 011 898 8000

Requirements :

• Appropriate qualification that allows registration with HPCSA as an Occupational Medical Practitioner. Current registration with the HPCSA as an Occupational Medical Practitioner. No experience required after registration with the HPCSA as an Occupational Medical Practitioner. Knowledge: extensive knowledge in all relevant OHS Legislation. COIDA and performance requirements. Management of costed OHS and Wellness operational plans and projects. Knowledge of employment law OHs Act and Regulations, Public service Act and Regulations COID Act, Basic Conditions of Employment Act, Labour Relations Act, Service delivery frameworks, Batho Pele Principles, National Core Standards ISO 45000 and the PFMA and National Treasury Regulations. Skills: Computer literacy, Change management, Strategic management and leadership and financial management. Interpersonal: Problem solving and strong analysis, strong report writing skills, coaching and resilience management.

Duties :

• Implement Medical surveillance as prescribed by Policy, OHS and related regulations. Manage Medical Surveillance inclusive of Biological Monitoring, Initial, periodic and exit medical examinations. Management of Occupational injuries and diseases incidents and development of incident management protocols. Manage and report injuries on duty and occupational medical emergencies in health care establishments as per exposure of GDOH employees to occupational hazards. Management of occupational risk to injuries and diseases among GDOH employee's certification of fitness for work and return to work. Provide Occupational Health and Medicine Services in the GDOH institution. Conduct medical surveillance, develop risk based medical surveillance plans. Ensure that compensation for occupational injuries and disease cases are managed in a prescribed manner. Manage the provision of primary health care services as part of comprehensive occupational health care in GDOH. Collaborate and participate in disaster management and health and safety inspections. Develop and review occupational health policies and policy implementation instruments. Health education and promotion related to HIV & AIDS, TB, Health and Productivity, SHERQ, and wellness management programs as part of the employee health and wellness in GDOH. Develop and monitor a legal compliance register for the hospital. Establish and maintain good relations with OHS stakeholders and other disciplines within the hospital. Lead the development / review and implementation of all OHS / wellness initiatives including training. Manage the operations and resources (Human, Finance, Equipment and Assets) of the directorate.

Employer :

Department of Health

Closing Date :

26-10-2026

Criteria Questions

Do you have an appropriate qualification that allows registration with HPCSA as an Occupational Medical Practitioner?

Are you currently registered with HPCSA as an Occupational Medical Practitioner?

The Gauteng Department of Health is guided by the principles of Employment Equity.

People with disabilities are encouraged apply.