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Job title : Occupational Health Manager - ER24

Job Location : Western Cape, Stellenbosch Deadline : September 01, 2025 Quick Recommended Links

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MAIN PURPOSE OF JOB

REQUIRED EDUCATION

ESSENTIAL EDUCATION :

DESIRED EDUCATION :

REQUIRED EXPERIENCE

ESSENTIAL MINIMUM EXPERIENCE :

DESIRED EXPERIENCE :

KEY RESPONSIBILITY AREAS

REQUIRED JOB SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE

Closing date : 08 / 08 / 2025

MAIN PURPOSE OF JOB

Plan, develop and administer policies and procedures of the Occupational Health Clinic.

Manage resources to meet the Occupational Health and Safety objectives of the company.

Provide care to employees that leads to promotion, protection and restoration of the employee's health within a safe working environment.

Comply with statutory requirements and Company policies and procedures

Administration duties

REQUIRED EDUCATION

ESSENTIAL EDUCATION :

A Diploma in Occupational Health Nursing

DESIRED EDUCATION :

A Diploma in Nursing Education and Management

Certification in Audiometry

REQUIRED EXPERIENCE

ESSENTIAL MINIMUM EXPERIENCE :

At least 5 years proven experience in an Occupational Health Clinic environment

DESIRED EXPERIENCE :

5 years experience within an administrative role within an Occupational Health and wellness environment

KEY RESPONSIBILITY AREAS

Ensure OHP's completion and follow-up of pre-placement medical examinations complying with relevant legislation, environmental job demands and physical ability to perform work

Manage the Occupational Health Clinic and act as a resource and advisor to staff regarding the health care services that are provided to employees.

Evaluate performance, counsel and coach Occupational Health clinic staff as necessary.

Promote, supervise and perform prompt and effective medical assistance to employees in acute and chronic situations.

Investigate illness and injury episodes and trends to determine health and safety needs of the Employees.

Communication of information to the Head of the Health and Safety department as well as the Employee Relations Manager for future programme development.

Wellness development and management and conduct a health promotion programme on a regular basis.

Supervise the development and maintenance of accurate medical records and medical reports in order to track employee health, illness and wellness.

Promote Employee Assistance Programme

Manage and maintain drug registers medicine permit and WCC documentation etc.

REQUIRED JOB SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE

Ability to adapt to on demand requestsAttention to detailExcellent time management skills and the ability to prioritise workMicrosoft Office suites (MS Office, Word and Excel)Proven experience in liaising with internal and external stakeholdersSharePoint systemProject and program Administration skillsAnalytical and problem solving skillsData analysis and interpretation

• Onboarding and Maintenance of Policy Holders, Clients and Intermediaries
• Profile and policy management
• Maintenance of all stakeholder details
• Manage Offboarding of Clients and associated stakeholders
• Manage suspensions , resignations and terminations
  
  

• Ensure high quality query resolution while maintaining Service Level Agreements, Quality and Customer Perception Metrics
• Management of all complaints and ensuring customer experience metrics are achieved and maintained
  
  

• Ensure that claims are paid timeously and within Service Level Agreements
• Enhance and improve claims processes to ensure optimal client experience
  
  

• Manage Billing Processes and Queries
• Prepare and Manage Billing Runs
• Manage Billing Reconciliations
• Manage Debt Outstanding
• Manage Intermediary Commissions
• Manage Premium Bordereaux
  
  

• Accountability
• Action orientated
• Communication
• Simple writing skills
• Manages Complexity
• Problem solving skills
• Effective and Effective Mind Set
• Business Astute
• Planning and organisation
• Resilient and adaptive
• Self-development
• Significance and values orientated
  
  

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Company Description

Kaelo provides essential healthcare solutions ensuring the physical and psychosocial wellbeing of all South Africans towards lasting social change. Kaelo meets the Healthcare needs of Corporate and Retail clients across South Africa – products offerings include Medical Insurance, Medical Aid, Gap Insurance, Kaelo Money and employee assistance programmes.

Company Description

Kaelo provides essential healthcare solutions ensuring the physical and psychosocial wellbeing of all South Africans towards lasting social change. Kaelo meets the Healthcare needs of Corporate and Retail clients across South Africa – products offerings include Medical Insurance, Medical Aid, Gap Insurance, Kaelo Money and employee assistance programmes.

Job Description

The Health Operations Manager will oversee our company’s operational processes and ensure superb customer experience. They will optimize our organisation's operating capabilities and employ strategies to maximize customer satisfaction.

Ensure the company’s strategies and operations align with their established plans and policies

Work together with the senior executive team to develop and implement the corporate strategy

Ensure Optimal Implementation And Performance Of Certain Essential Functions

Further develop and drive implementation of strategic objectives for the business and provide continuous thought-leadership

Present new ideas, models and innovative solutions to strategic stakeholders and regularly report on progress

Oversee daily operations and effectiveness of the business unit through the management team

Ensures effectiveness within the service operating, workforce planning and quality models

Provide leadership and guidance to direct reports across various levels within in the business unit

Ensure overall delivery and quality of the unit's offerings to its stakeholders

Generates annual budget, monitors and approves expenses and reports on variances to superiors and the Finance department

Assessing and implementing improved processes and new technologies and collaborating with management regarding the implementation of these improvements.

Daily And Monthly Responsibilities

Oversee company operations and employee productivity, building a highly inclusive culture ensuring team members thrive and organisational outcomes are met.

Driving the company’s operating capabilities to surpass customer satisfaction and retention, and company goals.

Oversee daily operations of the company and the work of managers in membership, servicing, claims and billing functions. These functions are responsible for:

Membership:

• Onboarding and Maintenance of Policy Holders, Clients and Intermediaries
• Profile and policy management
• Maintenance of all stakeholder details
• Manage Offboarding of Clients and associated stakeholders
• Manage suspensions , resignations and terminations
  
  

• Ensure high quality query resolution while maintaining Service Level Agreements, Quality and Customer Perception Metrics
• Management of all complaints and ensuring customer experience metrics are achieved and maintained
  
  

• Ensure that claims are paid timeously and within Service Level Agreements
• Enhance and improve claims processes to ensure optimal client experience
  
  

• Manage Billing Processes and Queries
• Prepare and Manage Billing Runs
• Manage Billing Reconciliations
• Manage Debt Outstanding
• Manage Intermediary Commissions
• Manage Premium Bordereaux
  
  

• Accountability
• Action orientated
• Communication
• Simple writing skills
• Manages Complexity
• Problem solving skills
• Effective and Effective Mind Set
• Business Astute
• Planning and organisation
• Resilient and adaptive
• Self-development
• Significance and values orientated
  
  

• Seniority level Director

• Employment type Full-time

• Job function Management and Manufacturing
• Industries Insurance

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VACANCY AVAILABLE ON A PERMANENT DURATION CONTRACT

To: All Employees & External Candidates 22 January 2025

From: HR Department – H/O

Ref: Adv 2025 / 01 / 22 – HSM

Work Location: Rocky Drift, White River, Nelspruit

Position Title: Health & Safety Manager X (1)

Reporting to: Chief of Operations

Qualifications

• Grade 12 certificate
• 7-10 years’ experience in the same or similar field
• B Degree / Diploma in Safety Management or equivalent
• Registration with SACPCMP (Required).
• Auditing qualifications from certified bodies
• Must be proficient in MS Office

Job Description:

• Good working knowledge of Health, Safety and Environmental legislation
• In-depth knowledge of OHSA, MHSA & Workman’s Compensation/COIDA
• Proficiency in all technical aspects of safety management
• Good understanding of current occupational health and safety procedures, policies and standards
• Good interpersonal skills
• Provide safety training for employees on policies, regulations and procedures
• Inspect and verify company compliance with relevant safety regulations
• Maintain accurate and current records in accordance with guidelines
• Ability to explain technical concepts into simple terms
• Develop and coordinate safety, health systems and strategies for the company and identify workplace hazards and risks to employees

Application Closing Date:

How to Apply for Job Postings:

If you are interested in applying for the above position and meet the eligibility criteria, please submit your detailed CV with relevant qualifications to

Please note that if we have not contacted you within one week from closing date, please consider your application unsuccessful.

Kaelo provides essential healthcare solutions ensuring the physical and psychosocial wellbeing of all South Africans towards lasting social change. Kaelo meets the Healthcare needs of Corporate and Retail clients across South Africa – products offerings include Medical Insurance, Medical Aid, Gap Insurance, Kaelo Money and employee assistance programmes.

The Health Operations Manager will oversee our company’s operational processes and ensure superb customer experience. They will optimize our organisation's operating capabilities and employ strategies to maximize customer satisfaction.

Ensure the company’s strategies and operations align with their established plans and policies
Work together with the senior executive team to develop and implement the corporate strategy
Ensure optimal implementation and performance of certain essential functions

Further develop and drive implementation of strategic objectives for the business and provide continuous thought-leadership

Present new ideas, models and innovative solutions to strategic stakeholders and regularly report on progress

Oversee daily operations and effectiveness of the business unit through the management team

Ensures effectiveness within the service operating, workforce planning and quality models

Provide leadership and guidance to direct reports across various levels within in the business unit

Ensure overall delivery and quality of the unit's offerings to its stakeholders

Generates annual budget, monitors and approves expenses and reports on variances to superiors and the Finance department

Assessing and implementing improved processes and new technologies and collaborating with management regarding the implementation of these improvements.

Daily and Monthly Responsibilities

Oversee company operations and employee productivity, building a highly inclusive culture ensuring team members thrive and organisational outcomes are met.

Driving the company’s operating capabilities to surpass customer satisfaction and retention, and company goals.

Oversee daily operations of the company and the work of managers in membership, servicing, claims and billing functions. These functions are responsible for:

Membership:

- Onboarding and Maintenance of Policy Holders, Clients and Intermediaries

- Profile and policy management

- Maintenance of all stakeholder details

- Manage Offboarding of Clients and associated stakeholders

- Manage suspensions , resignations and terminations

Servicing and Executive Office:

- Ensure high quality query resolution while maintaining Service Level Agreements, Quality and Customer Perception Metrics

- Management of all complaints and ensuring customer experience metrics are achieved and maintained

Claims:

- Ensure that claims are paid timeously and within Service Level Agreements

- Enhance and improve claims processes to ensure optimal client experience

- Manage Billing Processes and Queries

- Prepare and Manage Billing Runs

- Manage Billing Reconciliations

- Manage Intermediary Commissions

Monitor performance with tracking and establish corrective measures as needed, and prepare detailed reports, both current and forecasting

PERSON DETAILS: WORK EXPERIENCE

At least 5 years of experience in relevant operations and preferably the healthcare industry

7-10 years experience in leading teams and major projects (senior management)

REQUIRED

PREFERRED

Post Graduate or higher level qualification

PERSONAL ATTRIBUTES : COMPETENCIES

• Accountability
• Action orientated
• Communication
• Manages Complexity
• Effective and Effective Mind Set
• Business Astute
• Planning and organisation
• Resilient and adaptive
• Self-development
• Significance and values orientated

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Our client, situated in Gqeberha in the Eastern Cape, is currently looking for an experienced Health & Safety Manager to join their dynamic team.

The incumbent will be responsible for the following key functions:

• Develop, amend, implement, monitor and enforce compliance to OHS policies, procedures and legislation
• Manage IODs, including the initial response, WCL submission and the implementation of measures to prevent future re-occurrence
• Identify and report OHS risks and assist in developing relevant action plans
• Implement plans and strategies to ensure emergency preparedness
• Educate staff / present and arrange training regarding OHS principles and requirements
• Take responsibility for on-site contractors’ compliance with legislative and policy requirements
• Act as company representative during OHS audits
• Manage ISO implementation

Requirements :

• Relevant Health & Safety qualification
• At least 8 years’ experience within the health and safety field, 5 of which should be at a managerial level
• Thorough understanding of South African OHS legislation and the ability to apply it
• Good presentation skills
• Assertive temperament
• Computer literate
• Strong administrative skills
• Ability to conduct investigations using root cause analysis tools and to compile reports accordingly
• Ability to communicate professionally in English (verbally and written)
• Valid driver’s license and own transport

VACANCY AVAILABLE ON A PERMANENT DURATION CONTRACT

To: All Employees & External Candidates 22 January 2025

From: HR Department – H/O

Ref: Adv 2025 / 01 / 22 – HSM

Work Location: Rocky Drift, White River, Nelspruit

Position Title: Health & Safety Manager X (1)

Reporting to: Chief of Operations

Qualifications

• Grade 12 certificate
• 7-10 years’ experience in the same or similar field
• B Degree / Diploma in Safety Management or equivalent
• Registration with SACPCMP (Required).
• Auditing qualifications from certified bodies
• Must be proficient in MS Office

Job Description:

• Good working knowledge of Health, Safety and Environmental legislation
• In-depth knowledge of OHSA, MHSA & Workman’s Compensation/COIDA
• Proficiency in all technical aspects of safety management
• Good understanding of current occupational health and safety procedures, policies and standards
• Good interpersonal skills
• Provide safety training for employees on policies, regulations and procedures
• Inspect and verify company compliance with relevant safety regulations
• Maintain accurate and current records in accordance with guidelines
• Ability to explain technical concepts into simple terms
• Develop and coordinate safety, health systems and strategies for the company and identify workplace hazards and risks to employees

Application Closing Date:

How to Apply for Job Postings:

If you are interested in applying for the above position and meet the eligibility criteria, please submit your detailed CV with relevant qualifications to

Please note that if we have not contacted you within one week from closing date, please consider your application unsuccessful.

Hours: Monday – Friday 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM

The Life & Health Account Manager works to effectively manage and renew current policies to achieve the highest retention possible. Additionally, the Life & Health Account Manager will serve the call-in/walk-in customers with requests relating to their policies and assists with producer written business.

Skills, Knowledge, and Physical Requirements:

• High School diploma or equivalent.
• Proficient in English (spoken and written); bilingual skills are a plus.
• Minimum of 2 years of experience in insurance industry or a related field.
• Must have proper licensure with State of Texas.
• Strong customer service and interpersonal skills; able to respond with tact, urgency, and professionalism.
• Ability to identify customer needs and recommend appropriate bank products and services.
• Self-motivated with the ability to prioritize tasks and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Comfortable adapting to change and managing multiple responsibilities simultaneously.
• Approaches complex situations with proactive problem-solving and professionalism.
• Maintains a high level of confidentiality in handling sensitive agency and customer information.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and job-related software; able to operate standard office equipment.
• Basic knowledge of computer systems and general office processes.
• Personable, energetic and outgoing with a professional appearance and demeanor.
• Demonstrated ability to multitask and remain composed in a hectic or high-pressure environment.
• Flexibility in work scheduling, including availability for evening, weekends, and holidays as needed.

Essential Functions and Basic Duties

• Personify Alliance Bank’s mission statement of The best in all we do.
• Promotes Galyean’s culture by modeling the Alliance Bank Way of Customer Experience standards in all interactions.
• Manage and process policy renewals to ensure timely and accurate continuation of coverage.
• Process new business packets in accordance with agency procedures and compliance standards.
• Handle policy changes following agency and carrier guidelines, with appropriate follow-up and suspense tracking.
• Fulfill client requests for insurance ID cards and related documentation.
• Respond to phone and in-person inquiries, providing excellent customer service for all policy-related needs.
• Prepare and send professional correspondence, including letters and memos, to clients and insurance carriers.
• Collaborate closely with Producers to ensure accurate and timely issuance of both group and individual new business policies.
• Communicate directly with clients to gather any additional information required for new policy processing.
  
  

This is a summary of the requirements and essential functions. The full job description is available upon request.