Occ.Health Practitioner

End Date: February 14, 2026

Minimum Requirements:

• Degree or Diploma in Occupational Health Nursing or Occupational Health Practice
• Advanced Occupational Health and Safety Act (OHSAct) Certificate (NOSA)
• Active registration with the South African Nursing Council (SANC) or relevant professional body as an Occupational Health Practitioner
• Minimum of 3 years’ experience in occupational health nursing role, preferably within a retail or high-volume operational environment.
• Sound knowledge of the Occupational Health and Safety Act, COIDA, and relevant labour legislation.
• Experience in health surveillance, IOD case management, and wellness programmes.
• Computer literacy with experience in medical and reporting
• Valid driver’s licence.
• Willingness and ability to travel extensively to all stores within the region.
• Availability outside of normal office hours in the event of emergencies or critical incidents.

Key Responsibilities:

Occupational Health and Clinical Services

• Provide professional occupational and primary healthcare services to employees across the support office and stores.
• Conduct medical assessments, including pre-employment, periodic, return-to-work, incapacity, and exit medicals in line with legislative and company requirements.
• Implement and manage medical surveillance programmes based on employees’ risk exposure.
• Validate and manage employee sick leave in accordance with company policy and legislation.
• Manage work-related clinical matters, including incapacity, disability management, and fitness-for-work assessments.
• Facilitate and coordinate Executive Medicals with relevant service providers.

Employee Wellness and Support

• Implement and coordinate employee wellness initiatives and health promotion programmes arranged by the company.
• Facilitate and manage Employee Assistance Programmes (EAPs), including referrals and follow-ups.
• Provide preliminary counselling and coordinate further trauma counselling where required.
• Manage trauma, injuries, and injury-on-duty (IOD) cases, including assessments, referrals, and monitoring recovery and return to work.
• Conduct hospital visits for injured or ill employees and provide ongoing support and guidance.

Advisory and Stakeholder Engagement

• Advise management and HR on occupational health-related matters, including medical programmes, interventions, and reasonable accommodations.
• Provide guidance to HR and management on salary continuation, disability applications, and disability reviews.
• Support management with advice on employee interdepartmental transfers from a medical and occupational health perspective.
• Refer employees to appropriate multidisciplinary teams and external healthcare providers as required.

Legislative Compliance and Reporting

• Monitor and ensure compliance with Occupational Health and Safety legislation, COIDA, and other relevant statutory requirements.
• Facilitate and manage IOD claims between the region and COID Support, ensuring accurate documentation and timely submissions.
• Maintain accurate, confidential, and legally compliant medical and occupational health records.
• Participate in audits, inspections, and health and safety committee meetings as required.

Operational Support

• Coordinate and manage the distribution and availability of first aid supplies across the region.
• Conduct regular site visits to stores within the region to assess occupational health risks and provide support.
• Compile reports and provide insights on occupational health trends, risks, and interventions to management.