Occupational Medical Practitioner
City of Cape Town
Cape Town, Western Cape
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This listing does not state a salary. As a guide, human resources roles in South Africa typically pay R14 000 to R45 000 a month (indicative).
Job description
ELIGIBILITY
Suitably Qualified
Candidates
CLOSING DATE
15.07.2026
REFERENCE NUMBER
CS 107/26 Ext
SALARY
TCOER1 307 905-R1 691 130
DEPARTMENT
Human Resources
DIRECTORATE
CORPORATE SERVICES Occupational Medical Practitioner
Requirements
- MBChB degree with a postgraduate diploma in
Occupational Medicine/Occupational Health
- Minimum of five (5) years’ experience in occupational
health coupled with supervisory experience
- Computer Literacy
- Valid Code B Driver’s License
- Strong knowledge of occupational health legislation and
compliance requirements
- Registered with the HPCSA (Health Professions Council of
South Africa) and affiliated professional bodies
Key Performance Areas
- Develop risk- based medical surveillance programs
Conduct medical surveillance programmes to assess fitness
for work
- Perform pre-placement medicals, driver’s medicals, and
interpret results of specialist tests including, but not limited
to audiometry spirometry, biological monitoring, and
immunity studies
- Perform medical assessments of alternative personal
protective equipment
- Perform ill health incapacity case management, and
develop referral systems for functional capacity evaluations
and specialist assessments
- Provide medical opinion validity of additional sick leave
applications
- Manage cases of occupational diseases in line with the
COID Act, and ensure the use of appropriate resources in
compliance with regulatory requirements
- Contribute to the development of occupational health
policies, protocols, and Standard Operating Procedures
- Supervise and support clinic staff, ensuring high-quality
service delivery
- Conduct research on developments within the field of
occupational health, medical impairments, and related
health conditions to inform best practices.
- Provide occupational health related advisory services
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