Professional Nurse Occupational Health

Anglo American / De Beers Group; Thabazimbi; On-site; ZAR 300,000 - 400,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading platinum producer in Thabazimbi is seeking a Professional Nurse Occupational Health. The successful candidate will provide high-quality occupational health nursing care, conduct medical examinations, and ensure compliance with health regulations. A Diploma in Nursing and 2 years’ experience in a similar role are required. Join us to make a meaningful impact in a values-led environment.

Benefits

Market-aligned reward and recognition

Opportunities for learning and development

Commitment to safe operations

Qualifications

• Grade 12 required.
• 2 years’ experience in a similar role.
• Registered with SA Nursing Council.

Responsibilities

• Conduct pre-employment and exit medical examinations.
• Implement health promotion activities.
• Provide input into incident investigations from a health perspective.

Skills

Computer Literacy

Communication Skills

Time Management

Organizational Skills

Education

Diploma or Degree in Nursing

BTech Occupational Health Nursing

Basic Life Support certificate

Certificate in Audiometry, Spirometry, Vision

Registered with South African Society for Occupational Health Nursing

Job description

Valterra Platinum, formerly Anglo American Platinum, is a leading primary producer of platinum group metals (PGMs), with integrated mining, smelting, and refining operations in South Africa and Zimbabwe, marketing the metal we produce globally. Following our demerger from Anglo American plc, Valterra Platinum is now an independent, publicly listed company with a primary and secondary listing on the Johannesburg and London stock exchanges respectively.

As we embark on this exciting new chapter, Valterra Platinum is positioned to define and pursue its own strategy, anchored in operational excellence, sustainability, and value creation for the long-term. With full accountability for our performance and growth, we are focused on strengthening our capabilities across the entire PGM value chain, from mine to market.

Our independence empowers us to deepen our commitment to stakeholders and lead with purpose – to Unearth Value to Better Our World. We remain steadfast in our ambition to be the world’s foremost producer of platinum group metals, while embedding safety and sustainability in everything we do.

If you\'re driven by purpose and the opportunity to make a lasting impact, we invite you to join us. Apply today and be part of something bigger.

This role is based at Amandelbult, Thabazimbi.

Job Description

The Professional Nurse Occupational Health role of Platmed is responsible for delivering high-quality occupational health nursing care to all patients, with the aim of promoting their physical, psychological, and social well-being.

Job responsibilities include (but are not limited to):

• Conduct pre-employment, pre-placement, transfer, and exit medical examinations in accordance with established medical examination protocols.
• Perform periodic health screening to detect early signs of target organ damage due to specific health hazard exposure.
• Provide baseline health assessments to determine fitness for duty.
• Identify affected employees and ensure early intervention and referral to appropriate healthcare professionals.
• Assist with and report on injuries on duty and occupational diseases.
• Conduct exit medicals to detect and exclude possible occupational diseases related to occupational exposure.
• Present medical recommendations to line management.
• Ensure accurate documentation and signing of medical records.
• Provide input into incident investigations from a health perspective.
• Implement health promotion activities within the organisation.
• Prepare and distribute medical reports in accordance with prescribed standards.
• Consistently apply Safety & Health principles in all team interactions and take personal responsibility for safety of self and others to ensure zero harm and elimination of fatalities

Qualifications

• Grade 12
• Diploma or Degree in Nursing
• BTech Occupational Health Nursing
• Registered with SA Nursing Council
• Basic Life Support certificate
• Certificate in Audiometry, Spirometry, Vision
• Registered with South African Society for Occupational Health Nursing

Experience

• 2 years’ experience in similar role.

Technical knowledge and Skills

• Computer Literacy: Proficient in Microsoft Excel, Outlook, and Word, with the ability to manage data, communicate effectively, and produce professional documentation.
• Communication Skills: Strong verbal and written communication abilities, enabling clear interaction with clients, colleagues, and stakeholders.
• Time Management: Skilled in prioritizing tasks and managing time efficiently to meet deadlines and maintain productivity.
• Organizational Skills: Capable of maintaining structured workflows, managing documentation, and ensuring operational efficiency.
• Emerging in counselling skills
• QMED Knowledge (Advantageous)
• Knowledge of relevant mining & labour legislation

Compliance

• Safety, health and environment, legislative, statutory, regulatory and permitting requirements.

What We Offer

At Valterra Platinum, you will join a team committed to excellence and impact.

We offer:

• Meaningful work in a high-performance, values-led environment.
• Market-aligned reward and recognition.
• Opportunities for learning, development and progression.
• A culture that respects diversity and encourages innovation.
• A clear commitment to safe Operations.

Inclusion and Diversity

Valterra Platinum 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 fulfill their potential. Valterra Platinum has a zero tolerance to dignity harms, these include all acts of gender based violence, bullying, harassment and victimisation. Ensuring the safety of our employees extends beyond physical safety and includes the eradication of harmful behaviours from our workplace. This responsibility extends to everyone at Valterra Platinum both during work hours and outside of work. We are unconditional in creating a respectful, inclusive, and safe working environment to ensure that no colleague will be violated or harassed under our watch.

How to Apply

To apply for this role, please complete our online application form via this job advert.

Closing Date

Closing Date: 19 September 2025

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