Occupational Medical Practitioner

LIFE Healthcare Group; Mooinooi; On-site; ZAR 800 000 - 1 200 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider is seeking a full-time Occupational Medical Practitioner near Mooinooi to manage Occupational and Primary Healthcare services. The ideal candidate must be a registered medical practitioner with extensive mining experience. Responsibilities include emergency care provision, health risk assessments, and compliance with mining legislation. A competitive package and supportive environment await the right individual.

Qualifications

• At least 5 years’ experience as Medical Practitioner with at least 3 years’ mining experience.
• Current ATLS & ACLS certificates and registration.
• Registration with HPCSA and SASOM required.
• Knowledge of mining legislation and experience in Occupational Healthcare.

Responsibilities

• Manage and provide quality Occupational, Primary Healthcare and Emergency Care services.
• Conduct health risk assessments and compile feedback reports.
• Assist with injuries on duty and medical emergencies.

Skills

Resilience

Problem-solving

Communication skills

Teamwork

Leadership

Education

MBChB

Diploma or Degree in Occupational Health

Tools

MS Word

MS Excel

PowerPoint

Outlook

Job description

Overview

A vacancy exists for a full‑time Occupational Medical Practitioner at a mine in the North West Province near Mooinooi. The successful candidate will be required to work 40 hours a week and be responsible for the management and provision of Occupational, Primary Healthcare, and Emergency Care services at the site.

Critical Outputs

• To manage and provide quality professional Occupational, Primary Healthcare and Emergency Care services, at the Client’s
• To maintain an Occupational Health Risk Management Programme at the Client’s site
• To assist with on‑going development, implementation, and evaluation of the on‑site Occupational Health Programme.
• To conduct health risk assessments, compile related feedback reports and assist with development and implementation of a risk based medical surveillance programme and matrix.
• To conduct medical examinations, assessment of medical surveillance results and identification of health trends with feedback to Client on proactive or preventative measures.
• To assist with work related clinical matters, fitness and return to work assessments and incapacity assessments and management.
• To assist with injuries on duty and medical emergencies, also after hours (telephonic availability) Travel to the site with relevant cases.
• To assume responsibility for the functional clinical and medical assessments and daily management of patients.
• To advise the client on Occupational, Primary, General Health and legislative related matters.
• To assist with monthly and quarterly feedback to Client, which include compiling or reports and facilitate feedback meetings.
• To take responsibility for legislative reporting as required by the DMPR (Masoyise, Milestone, OH. And TB/HIV/NCDs
• To facilitate the implementation of all related legislative requirements.
• To assist with the updating of MCOPs, policies, procedures, and protocols, in line with current or changing legislation.
• Legal appointment in terms of the Mine Health and Safety Act. (Sec 13.3)

Requirements

• MBChB and at least 5 years’ experience as Medical Practitioner with at least 3 years’ mining experience.
• Diploma or Degree in Occupational Health.
• Current ATLS & ACLS certificates and registration
• Registration with HPCSA and SASOM, DOH registered with HPCSA.
• Knowledge of mining legislation and experience in Occupational Healthcare.
• Dispensing Licence.
• Own transport will be required.
• Computer proficiency (MS Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint)
• Up to date CPD points
• Professional Indemnity Insurance.
• Attending all training required.

Competencies

• Resilience
• Problem‑solving, analysis and judgment
• Teamwork
• Influencing skills
• Business insight
• Leadership
• Drive and energy.
• Excellence orientation
• Ethical behavior
• Building relationships & networking
• Customer responsiveness
• Verbal & written communication skills

Email: [e-mail]

Closing date: Monday, November 3, 2025

Internal applicants - Before making an application, you are requested to discuss your application with your line manager. External candidates will also be considered.

Life Healthcare is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Thank you for your interest in this opportunity. Kindly note that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. Applicants who have not been contacted within two weeks of the closing date of this advert should consider their application as unsuccessful.