CSHS490-2026 Occupational Medicine Practitioner

City of Tshwane · Gauteng

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Appointment requirements

MBChB degree
Registration with the Health Professions Council of South Africa as a medical practitioner
Postgraduate diploma or degree in Occupational Medicine that is registered with the South African Society of Occupational Medicine
At least six years' relevant working experience
Supervisory experience will be an added advantage
A valid Code B driving licence and own transport
Computer literacy
Must undergo a criminal record check and such a person shall allow their fingerprints to be taken by the Tshwane Metro Police Department at own cost

Personal attributes and/or competencies

Leadership and supervisory skills; communication skills; analytical thinking skills; organisational skills; interpersonal skills; presentation skills; negotiation skills; technical skills; being patient; ability to maintain a high level of professionalism; innovative thinking skills; being energetic; flexibility; decisiveness; being efficient and self-motivated; willingness to accept responsibility; ability to pay attention to detail; being proactive; ability to work with people

Primary functions

Perform employee fitness-for-work evaluations, including initial, pre-placement and exit health evaluations, as well as evaluation of prolonged sick absenteeism and medical incapacity
Implement and render a comprehensive occupational health service, including basic medical services, to employees of the City of Tshwane
Support departments regarding sick absenteeism management, including verifying sick certificates and following up on sick certificates
Ensure and participate in the investigation of occupational diseases and some injuries on duty
Ensure rendering of medical services to employees, including consultations for injuries on duty, ailments and emergencies, monitoring of chronic diseases, directly observed therapy, home visits, examinations for professional driving permits and influenza immunisation
Execute generic personnel management functions
Determine, formulate, develop, implement and ensure compliance with policies and procedures, including the legal requirements of occupational health
Develop occupational risk profiles for all posts in the City of Tshwane
Determine, develop, implement, render and ensure compliance with medical surveillance programmes, consisting of periodic examinations and biological monitoring
Ensure and participate in the development and implementation of occupational-related health information programmes
Provide specialist occupational health-related advice and information to the management of client departments and contractors of the City of Tshwane