OCCUPATIONAL MEDICAL PRACTITIONER Grade 1-3

Gauteng Provincial Government; Johannesburg; Sur place; ZAR 1 041 000 - 1 375 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

Gauteng Provincial Government invites applications for an Occupational Medical Practitioner Grade 1-3 based at Central Office, Johannesburg.

To be considered, you must be registered with the HPCSA as an Occupational Medical Practitioner and have a minimum of 2 years’ experience in the field. Duties include developing medical surveillance programs, managing injuries, and promoting health education. The closing date is 30-10-2026, with opportunities to contribute to safety and wellness initiatives.

Qualifications

• Registration with HPCSA as Occupational Medical Practitioner.
• Minimum 2 years’ experience as Occupational Medical Officer after registration.
• Extensive knowledge of OHS legislation and related acts.
• Strong report-writing, analytical and coaching skills.

Responsabilités

• Develop and manage medical surveillance programs (OHSA) and medical examinations.
• Oversee injuries, disease incidents and return-to-work processes.
• Promote health education and participate in disaster management and inspections.

Connaissances

OHS legislation knowledge

COIDA and COID Act

Employment law knowledge

Public Service Act knowledge

BCEA & LRA understanding

ISO 45000 knowledge

Analytical skills

Report writing

Coaching & resilience

Formation

HPCSA registration as Occupational Medical Practitioner

Description du poste

OCCUPATIONAL MEDICAL PRACTITIONER Grade 1-3

• Reference Number : refs/056989
• Directorate : Occupational Health and Safety
• Number of Posts : 2
• Package : Grade 1- R 1 041 402 per annum (all-inclusive remuneration package), Grade 2- R 1 188 255 per annum (all-inclusive remuneration package), Grade 3-R 1 375 245 per annum (all-inclusive remuneration package)
• Enquiries : Dr. S. Senabe, Tel- 066 307 5124

Requirements :

• Appropriate qualification allowing registration with HPCSA as an Occupational Medical Practitioner. Registration: HPCSA registration as an Occupational Medical Practitioner. Experience: Minimum of 2 years’ appropriate experience as Occupational Medical Officer after registration. Knowledge: Extensive knowledge of OHS legislation, COIDA processes, Department of Labour and Compensation Fund. Familiarity with GDOH vision/mission, employment law, OHS Act, Public Service Act, COID Act, BCEA, LRA, Batho Pele, National Core Standards, ISO 45000, PFMA, and National Treasury Regulations. Skills: Computer literacy, change management, strategic and financial management. Strong interpersonal, problem-solving, analytical, and report-writing skills. Coaching and resilience management.

Duties :

• Develop and manage medical surveillance programs (OHSA). Oversee biological monitoring, initial, periodic, and exit medical examinations. Manage occupational injuries, disease incidents, and develop incident management protocols. Report injuries on duty and occupational emergencies. Certify fitness for work and return-to-work assessments. Develop risk-based medical surveillance plans and ensure compliance with compensation processes. Manage primary health care services. Participate in disaster management and health & safety inspections. Develop/review occupational health policies. Promote health education (HIV/AIDS, TB, SHERQ, wellness). Monitor absenteeism. Maintain a legal compliance register. Lead OHS/Wellness initiatives.

Employer : Department of Health

Location : Central Office, Johannesburg

Closing Date : 30-10-2026

Criteria Questions

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

Do you have registration as an Occupational Medical Practitioner?

It is Department’s intention to promote representivity (race, gender, and disability) in the Public Service through the filling of these posts.

The Department reserves the right not to appoint/fill this post.

NB: Where Driver’s Licence is mandatory, exception will be granted for people with disabilities.

Due to the large number of applications we envisage receiving, applications will not be acknowledged. If you do not receive any response within 3 months, please accept that your application was not successful.