114 Occupational Health jobs in South Africa

Policy Development & Implementation:

Outworx are looking for an OHS Officer to ensure workplace safety and health by implementing policies, conducting risk assessments, investigating incidents, providing training, and ensuring compliance with OHS legislation.

Key responsibilities include developing and implementing safety programs, inspecting workplaces and equipment for hazards, managing emergency response, promoting a strong safety culture, and documenting findings and corrective actions. They serve as a vital link between management and employees to foster a secure and healthy work environment.

Experience or qualified in OHSA.

Key Responsibilities

• Create and implement OHS policies, procedures, and safety programs to establish a safe working environment.

Risk Assessment:

• Identify potential hazards and conduct risk assessments to evaluate risks and recommend controls to prevent accidents and injuries.

Compliance:

• Ensure the organization adheres to all relevant health and safety regulations, standards, and legislation.

Workplace Inspections:

• Conduct regular inspections of workplaces and equipment to check for unsafe conditions and non-compliance with safety measures.

Incident Investigation:

• Investigate accidents and incidents, identify their causes, and propose improvements to prevent recurrence.

Training:

• Develop and deliver safety training programs to employees on safe work practices, hazard awareness, and the proper use of personal protective equipment (PPE).

Promote Safety Culture:

• Foster a positive safety culture by raising awareness and encouraging employees to follow safety rules and best practices.

Emergency Preparedness:

• Assist in developing and managing emergency response plans and ensure emergency exits are clearly marked.

Reporting:

• Prepare reports on safety performance, violations, and incidents to management and relevant authorities.
• Essential Skills

Knowledge of Regulations:

• A strong understanding of OHS legislation and enforcement procedures.

Analytical Skills:

• Ability to assess risks, interpret results from industrial hygiene surveys, and identify process bottlenecks.

Communication:

• Excellent oral and written communication skills to advise, train, and liaise effectively with employees and management.

Organizational Skills:

• Good organizational skills to manage safety programs, documentation, and reports.

Computer Literacy:

• Proficiency in common software like MS Word, Excel, and email for reporting and communication.

Outworx is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to the principles of Employment Equity. Preference will be given to candidates in line with our AA/EE plan and designated groups as defined in the Employment Equity Act.

Job Type: Full-time

Application Question(s):

• What is your current notice period?
• What is your salary expectation?
• Are you able to work weekends?
• Do you have a valid qualification in Occupational Health and Safety?

Education:

• High School (matric) (Required)

Experience:

• Occupational Health and Safety Officer: 1 year (Preferred)

Location:

• Cape Town, Western Cape 8001 (Required)

Work Location: In person

Introduction

Momentum Health, an entity of the Momentum Group, delivers sustainable, integrated health solutions that meet the needs of clients in the different segments and maximise lifetime client value. We build and maintain a culture of innovation and create value through unique insights of how to achieve specific outcomes by using a defined set of health capabilities.

Disclaimer

As an applicant, please verify the legitimacy of this job advert on our company career page.

Role Purpose

To conduct relevant Occupational Health assessments at various sites within scope of practice and to ensure results are captured within the required turnaround time, whilst providing administrative support to the nurse practitioner.

Requirements

• A National Senior Certificate is essential

• Certification and sound practical knowledge in audiology, spirometry and vision testing is essential

• At least two years working experience in the occupational health field

• Proven work experience in an administrative field; including financial management, bookings and co-ordination of services

• Practical knowledge of occupational health principles

• Valid driving licence essential – candidate will be required to drive to various sites using the Company vehicle

• MS 365 proficiency

Duties & Responsibilities

PROCESS

• Conduct spirometry, vision and audiology assessments.

• Support the Nurse Practitioner with medical procedures.

• Arrange appointments for patients and maintain the booking system.

• Assist with follow-ups and queries relating to patient appointments.

• Assist with various administrative tasks, including but not limited to reception duties, generating proposals, payment follow-ups with clients, and card machine and payment reconciliations.

• Travel to various sites as and when required.

• Update and maintain the filing system on site.

• Answer and direct incoming calls efficiently.

• Ensure all data required for entry on the relevant system is accurately captured.

CLIENT

• Build and maintain relationships with clients and internal and external stakeholders.

• Deliver on service level agreements applicable to clients and internal and external stakeholders in order to ensure that client expectations are managed.

• Make recommendations to improve client service and fair treatment of clients within area of responsibility.

• Participate and contribute to a culture which builds rewarding relationships, facilitates feedback and provides exceptional client service.

• Continuously monitor turnaround times and quality standards and resolve issues speedily to enhance client service delivery.

• Drive client service delivery goal achievement in line with predefined standards in order to ensure that clients receive appropriate advice and after sales service.

• Manage client query processes and ensure that queries are tracked, accurately resolved and used as a mechanism to improve client service and business processes.

PEOPLE

• Build strong relationships through providing specialist know-how and leadership to others, expressing positive expectations.

• Continuously develop own expertise in terms of industry and subject matter development and application thereof in an area of specialisation.

• Participate and contribute to a culture of work-centric thinking, productivity, service delivery and quality management.

• Take ownership for driving career development.

FINANCE

• Identify solutions to enhance cost effectiveness and increase operational efficiency.

• Provide input into the risk identification processes development and communicate recommendations in the appropriate forum.

Competencies

• Accountability

• Compassionate nature

• Planning and organisational skills

• Attention to detail

• Deadline and process driven

• Excellent communication skills

Occupational Nurse

Office based / hours:
Mondays to Thursdays: 07:30 – 16:30 & Fridays: 07:30 – 15:00.

Closing date:
23 September 2025

Key responsibilities:

• Conduct pre-employment medical examination, drug and alcohol screening and other health assessments as needed
• Medical care and treatments during working hours as required.
• Full entry and

exit medical examinations.
- Develop and implement health programs, educate employees about risks and promote healthy habits.
- Maintain confidential employee health records
- Keep logs and documents required by the Occupational Safety and Health Administration
- Responsible for Injury on duties and completion of the necessary documents.
- Provide counselling, crisis intervention & rehabilitation therapy.
- Ensure that the workplace complies with health and safety regulations
- Accountable for all administration duties

Requirements:

• Must have a diploma or degree in nursing & postgraduate diploma OR degree in Occupational Health nursing along with registration with the SANC.
• At least 5-10 years' experience?
• Relevant work experience in community health, emergency nursing, critical care, or ambulatory settings will be beneficial.
• Computer literacy
• Excellent verbal & written communication
• Must be bilingual (Afrikaans & English)
• Self-management & meeting deadline
• Able to work under pressure in a fast-paced environment

Please send a detailed CV, proof of certificates and salary expectations to

If you have not heard from us within two weeks of the closing date, please consider your application as unsuccessful. GRW Holding (PTY) Ltd reserves the right to withdraw this position at any stage of the recruitment process, if deemed necessary
.

MHR is urgently looking for an
Occupational Health Nurse Practitioner
to work at a company in
Secunda in Mpumalanga.
This is a permanent position.

• Working hours - Monday to Friday 07:30 - 16:30.
• No benefits only 20 Workdays of leave per annum with compulsory leave over December holidays (approximately 8 days)
• Must be willing to travel to other branches (Sasolburg and Kusile) from time to time. Sleepover might be required once or twice

Introduction

Through our client-facing brands Momentum Group, with Multiply (wellness and rewards programme), and our other specialist brands, including Guardrisk and Eris Property Group, the group enables business and people from all walks of life to achieve their financial goals and life aspirations. We help people grow their savings, protect what matters to them and invest for the future. We help companies and organisations care for and reward their employees and members.

Disclaimer

As an applicant, please verify the legitimacy of this job advert on our company career page.

Role Purpose

The role of the Occupational Health Nurse is to provide a comprehensive occupational healthcare programme to clients, whilst adhering to all legal requirements.

Requirements

• A National Senior Certificate is essential

• Degree / Diploma in Occupational Health Nursing is essential

• Certificates in Audiology, Spirometry and Vision Screening are essential

• A valid Dispensing course certificate is essential

• It is essential to be in possession of a valid driver's licence and own insured vehicle

• Must be registered with the South African Nursing Council (SANC) as an Occupational Health Practitioner

• Valid registration with the South African Society of Occupational Health Nurses (SASOHN)

• Previous experience in Occupational Health Nursing is advantageous

• Have a good understanding of the Health & Safety Act and relevant legislation

• MS Office 365 proficiency

Duties & Responsibilities

• Implement and evaluate a risk-based medical surveillance programme which includes pre-employment, baseline, annual, transfers and exit medical screening.

• Implement, manage and monitor activities relating to occupational safety, health and waste.

• Manage, administrate, report and follow-up of Injury on Duty cases according to the employers' policies and procedures.

• Respond to medical emergencies within scope of practice.

• Assist with worker integration into the workplace after prolonged absence.

• Recognise chronic disease early and manage these conditions to ensure productivity.

• Consultation, counselling and/or referral of employees when needed.

• Provide a consultancy and advisory service to line management and client employees on occupational health matters such as absenteeism management and sick leave follow-ups.

• Compliance with all legislation relating to occupational health.

• Investigate client queries within the agreed service level and escalate to the relevant stakeholder where necessary, and ensure timeous feedback is provided.

• Identify, analyse and monitor trends relating to specific hazard exposures and ensure preventative measures are implemented.

• Promote wellness in the workplace by conducting frequent health education talks with site employees.

• Participate in internal and external audits.

• Oversee and assist with ordering, housekeeping and maintenance of the occupational health service and occupational health service equipment.

• Various administrative functions such as data capturing, as well as document and record management, to ensure confidentiality, continuity, accessibility and legibility.

• Continuously develop own expertise in terms of professional, industry and legislation knowledge.

Competencies

• Attention to detail

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills

• Ability to build good rapport

• Excellent listening skills

• Ability to work independently

• Empathetic and compassionate nature

• Ability to work under pressure

• Ability to plan, organise and coordinate

Join Exxaro Resources as an Occupational Health Nurse based in Lephalale, Limpopo, at Grootegeluk Coal. In this permanent role, you will be responsible for promoting and maintaining the highest standards of health and wellness among employees. Your expertise will contribute to the effective management of occupational health, ensuring compliance with health regulations and promoting preventative care to minimise workplace health risks. As a key member of our health services team, you will conduct health assessments, manage employee medical records, and develop health promotion initiatives. Your role also involves collaborating with medical staff to provide employee support, handle workplace incidents, and manage health crises as they arise. Your commitment to fostering a safe and healthy work environment will be pivotal in maintaining the overall well-being of our workforce. If you are keen on making a significant impact on occupational health standards in the mining industry, this opportunity could be the perfect fit for you.

Join Exxaro Resources as an Occupational Health Nurse based in Lephalale, Limpopo, at Grootegeluk Coal. In this permanent role, you will be responsible for promoting and maintaining the highest standards of health and wellness among employees. Your expertise will contribute to the effective management of occupational health, ensuring compliance with health regulations and promoting preventative care to minimise workplace health risks. As a key member of our health services team, you will conduct health assessments, manage employee medical records, and develop health promotion initiatives. Your role also involves collaborating with medical staff to provide employee support, handle workplace incidents, and manage health crises as they arise. Your commitment to fostering a safe and healthy work environment will be pivotal in maintaining the overall well-being of our workforce. If you are keen on making a significant impact on occupational health standards in the mining industry, this opportunity could be the perfect fit for you.

• Diploma in Nursing (Essential/Minimum and)
• Diploma in Occupational Health (Essential/Minimum)
• 3 years of experience in Occupational Health Nursing, TB/HIV related training, and TB/HIV management (Essential/Minimum)
• Psychometric Assessment (Essential/Minimum) (To be conducted by Exxaro)
• Certificate of Fitness (Essential/Minimum) (To be conducted by Exxaro)
• Registration with the South African Nursing Council (Essential/Minimum)
• Registration with the South African Occupational Health Society (Essential/Minimum)
• Possession of a Dispensing License (Essential/Minimum)
• Membership in the SA Society for Occupational Health Nurses (Essential/Minimum)

• Conduct comprehensive health assessments and manage employee medical records to ensure accurate tracking of health data.
• Develop and implement health promotion initiatives and educational programs to enhance employee awareness of occupational health and safety practices.
• Collaborate with medical staff to provide effective support and management of workplace incidents, including emergency medical services.
• Monitor employee exposure to hazardous substances and undertake health surveillances in collaboration with occupational hygienists.
• Ensure strict compliance with relevant health regulations, statutory requirements, and company policies, maintaining high standards of governance and assurance.
• Facilitate the implementation of TB, HIV, and other chronic disease management programs, including employee education and adherence to treatment plans.
• Manage the supply of medical resources and ensure their availability to meet the demand at clinics, while maintaining quality service delivery.
• Report and investigate health and safety incidents, contributing to the development of a safe and healthy work environment.
• Assist in the evaluation and continuous improvement of occupational health services, ensuring alignment with best practices and legislative standards.
• Promote a culture of safety and health through ongoing employee engagement, counselling, and training on preventative care measures.

Division: Corporate Support

Reference No: 5885

Location:

Centurion, Gauteng, ZA

Employment Type: Permanent

Disability (EE targeted role): No

T.A.S.K Grade: 15

Job Posting Salary: R891,176.00

Job Posting End Date: 16 Sep 2025

The Road Accident Fund's mission is to provide appropriate cover to all road users within the borders of South Africa; to rehabilitate and compensate persons injured as a result of motor vehicle accidents in a timely and caring manner; and to actively promote safe use of our roads.
Purpose of the Job:
Reporting to the Senior Manager: Facilities Management, the successful incumbent is accountable to manage and drive Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) for the organisation to ensure compliance.

Key Performance Areas
Implement Minimum Safety Standards in Line with the Occupational Health and Safety Act

• Oversee risk assessment in order to develop prevention strategy and program.
• Liaise with Fire Department, Disaster Management Centre and SAPS on evaluation and endorsement of the operational emergency Plan.

Manage OHS Plan

• Develop OHS awareness strategy for the RAF.
• Conduct OHS awareness campaigns for the RAF.
• Conduct threat/ risk analysis and recommend proactive and reactive plans.
• Manage the provision of OHS Training.
• Review and update contingency plan on annual basis.

Manage Incident and Accident Investigations

• Conduct accident and incident investigations.
• Analyze accident and incident reports and develop improved measures.
• Provide reports for all incidences to the relevant stakeholders.
• Manage record keeping of all OHS accident and incidence.

Policy Review and Implementation

• Develop and manage the implementation of Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) plans and systems for the RAF.
• Provide advice and guidance to the RAF on emerging issues, risks, and the implementation of changes required and insights on policy matters.
• Develop and review contingency planning procedure.

Reporting

• Develop functional reporting systems, for management, project or performance reporting.
• Ensure regular and periodic reports are reviewed and submitted as and when required to provide progress updates and/or inform management decisions.

Stakeholder Management

• Maintain proactive and progressive relationships with key stakeholders.
• Deal with inquiries and requests for information from both internal and external stakeholders.
• Manage relationships with service providers or procurement teams and ensure that all relevant procured items are invoiced and paid on time.

People Management

• Management of human capital processes and procedures to control/ regulate workplace conflict and/or institute corrective measures and consultation processes to address deviations from standards.

Qualifications And Experience

• Bachelors Degree in Occupational Health and Safety related qualification.
• Post Graduate Degree in Occupational Health and Safety related qualification advantageous.
• Relevant 6 - 8 years' experience in Ocupational Health and Safety related environment of which 2 years must have been on a management level/ Supervisory level/ area of expertise.

NB: "RAF offers Total Employment Cost packages with no additional contributions from the Employer, successful candidates are required to structure their packages in a manner that will suit their needs".
The Road Accident Fund subscribes to the principles of employment equity and preference will be given to People with Disabilities.
Applicants who have not received any correspondence from us within six weeks from the closing date can consider themselves unsuccessful
Security Vetting shall be conducted on all prospective employees
It is the applicants' responsibility to have foreign qualification evaluated by the South African Qualification Authority (SAQA) and to provide proof of such evaluation.

Main Function of the Job

Operations

• Ensure that all required appointments are done and the communication of the responsibilities to the appointee is explained, where additional appointments are required over and above the existing H&S appointments made for operational environment.


• Provide Teraco Management guidance of H&S legal and compliance matters.


• Receives complaints, investigates, takes immediate action to remediate and reports on safety concerns.


• Ensure all safety files are submitted for contractors/ subcontractors and are complete, and filed. Compile a site safety file for the Teraco and ensure all legislative documentation is communicated to employees on an on-going basis. Ensure no sub-contractors are permitted to work on site without being in possession of a safety file. Contractors must then be advised by the safety officer to compile the correct documentation based on their scope of work.


• Investigates reports on dangerous working conditions. Forwards the report and recommendations to Head of Infrastructure Development and Head of Infrastructure Management for redress.


• Coordinates actions to remove any dangerous appliances or chemicals.


• Receives reports on workplace injuries, investigates the causes. Where there is a workplace injury at a construction site, ensures the necessary documentation is completed.


• Visits construction sites to ensure implementation of the correct safety policies and procedures. Conduct safety inspections on site and report deviations to Head of Infrastructure Development and Head of Infrastructure Management for redress. Document decisions for correction, with repsonsibilities and timeframes. Ensure all deviations are addressed with the agreed timeframe.


• Must be able to investigate incident and accidents.


• Management of sub contractors, as it relates to Health and Safety.


• Issuing of documents to supervisors e.g. toolbox talks, DSTI`s and checklist.


• Ensures there is no danger to the health or safety of workers or site visitors. Accompany site visitors on tours as arranged with the Teraco Project Manager or EXCO.


• Represents the Teraco in meetings with SHE representative on matters regarding workplace health and safety.


• Liaises with agencies for regular updates on legal regulations and program initiatives on workplace safety and environmental issues.


• Ensure all employees are inducted prior to be permitted to work on site. The induction will inform all employees pertaining to the hazards prevalent on site, and training in the use of a safety harness and the use of a fire extinguisher will be communicated to all employees.


• Review contractor method statement on an on-going basis identify and evaluate the risks to which employees may be exposed to, evaluate and analyse the risks identified and ensure that these risk assessments are then communicated to the workforce. Ensure at daily stand-up meetings, potential H&S Risks are discussed based on the project programme.


• Compile a fall protection plan that is to be implemented on every project. As conditions differ on each site the safety officer must be prepare the fall protection plan and ensure it is strictly implemented, amended and maintained as required. Further to this the safety officer will ensure that all employees are evaluated for their physical and psychological fitness to work at elevated heights.


• Responsible to prepare the site emergency evacuation plan (where the site or the site area is not part of an existing operational site with a plan) and ensure all supervisors and contractors are supplied with a copy of the plan. Where the site is part of an operation site, ensure all supervisors and contractors are inducted in the existing site emergency evacuation plan.


• Perform a high level of first aid treatment and evaluate injured persons if it is needed to send them for medical treatment at a hospital or clinic. Further, to this the employer’s report of an accident must be completed and must accompany the injured employee to hospital.


• Conduct a thorough accident and incident investigation and come up with remedial actions to prevent future occurrence. In the event of a reportable injury safety officers must be able to enter into correspondence with the Department of Labour to inform them of the accident.


• Compile monthly H&S reports Head of Operations for ESG and Board reporting.


• Inspect the following high risk activities: Excavations, Scaffold, Form work and Support work, All lifting machinery and lifting tackle, Portable electrical tools and immediately bring to management’s attention any serious deviations that may have being noted.


• Chair monthly safety meetings with safety reps and contractors and prepare minutes of meetings. Ensure that all deviations mentioned in the meeting are rectified and corrected.


• Conduct regular fire prevention and construction facilities inspections with findings documented and reported to management.


• Ensure all registers and checklists are updated on a weekly and monthly basis.


• Ensure all safety signs and notices are prominently displayed on site.


• Collaborate with the Head of Security to ensure access to site is limited to authorised vehicles and that health and safety best practices are applied in regards vehicle access and operations on site.


• Maintain good housekeeping principles.


• Coordinate all training of employees on site and schedule all courses with the safety department.


• Ensure all health & safety reps conduct a monthly H&S rep inspection of their work areas.


• Ensure that all teams conduct a toolbox talk.


• Ensure that any person who is suspected to be under the influence of intoxicating substances is tested and the appropriate action is taken to remove the person from site and escalate to the Head of Infrastructure Management for further action.


• Complete reporting all H&S Incidents and Near Misses on Ozone wihtin 12 hours of event. Support management in responding to client and authority enquiries related to H&S incidents. Perform root cause and trend analysis of H&S events, and implement meaningful corrective action.


• Participate in all H&S audits, conducted either by third parties or clients. Action any External or Client initiated H&S audit findings within the timeline and to the required quality.


• Prepare reports and feedback as required by clients in respect of H&S reporting.

Fitout and Civil Projects

Health and Safety oversight to ensure the appointed Health and Safety consultants and Contractors execute their responsibilities as per the law, best practices and in the interests of Teraco and Teraco/ contractor staff, during the construction and fitout phase of a project. The responsibilities include:

• Review and approve the construction health and safety plan


• Confirm necessary documentation was submitted to the relevant authorities


• Attend project planning meetings


• Assessments and approval of contractor(s) health and safety plans, as approved by the H&S Consultants


• Attend the contractors site handover


• Attend regular site, technical and progress meetings


• Ensure H&S Consultants are facilitate site health and safety meetings


• Ensure H&S Consultants are appropriatly identifying hazards and risks relevant to the construction project through regular coordinated site inspections


• Ensure H&S Consultants have establish and maintained health and safety communication structures and systems, distribution of health and safety specific documents to sub-contractors


• Ensure H&S Consultants compile project specific emergency response and preparedness plans


• Ensure H&S Consultants test the effectiveness of the emergency response plans


• Ensure H&S Consultants onduct site safety inductions


• Evaluate the levels of compliance of subcontractors to the project specific health and safety plan and client specifications through inspections and audits


• Oversee the reporting and investigation of project related incidents


• Oversee the maintenance of all records


• Participation in management reviews of the health and safety systems


• Use of trends analysis to identify system deficiencies and incident trends, outline relevant improvements


• Incorporation of changes into a health and safety management system


• Review and update the Teraco health and safety plan


• Development of technical reports in relation to health and safety issues and communicate through presentations to diverse groups of decision makers

Excellent written and verbal communication skills :

• Listens to others and accepts input from team members


• Clearly articulates ideas and thoughts


• Accurately prepares written business correspondence that is coherent, grammatically correct, effective and professiona

Proactive problem solver

• Proposes solutions to problems and considers timeliness, effectiveness, and practicality in addressing requirements


• Generates innovative solutions by approaching problems with curiosity and open mindedness, using existing information to its fullest potential


• A honed alertness and vigilance to potential breaches in compliance. This means actively enforcing a mandatory reporting policy and seeking out any weakness in company dealings.

• Ability to work independently & a positive team player


• Self-motivated and displays leadership skills


• Demonstrates flexibility in day-to-day work.


• Establishes harmonious working relationships with team members


• Appreciates each team member's contributions and values each individual member


• Sets high standards of performance for oneself


• Attention to detail and accuracy


• Good prioritisation and organisation skills


• Conducts self professionally, exhibits high levels of tolerance and patience


• Responsible for continued learning and self-development.  Intelligent and willing to keep learning.


• Complies with policies and procedures.


• Ethical and principled


• Fair and modest: Willing to scrutinize all the facts without making a snap judgment, and interview any relevant employees for their perspective.


• Diligent: Even when it becomes a hassle, a Safety Officer must be willing to see an issue through to resolution.


• A strong constitution and extra conviction: Solid backbone and the strength to stand by difficult decisions and be more influenced by right versus wrong than by relationships. Willing to take the lead in setting the tone for corporate integrity.

Qualifications and Experience

• Grade 12


• National Diploma in Environmental Health


• A relevant Health & Safety qualification (SACPCMP and or HPCSA) will be advantageous


• Minimum of 2 years’ experience in construction


• Computer literacy


• Good communication and reporting skills. Both verbal and written


• Be willing to travel – multiple projects in Cape Town, Durban, Bredell JHB and Isando JHB


• Drivers License