Inspector: Occupational Medicine

What you will need

• Understanding general mining practices and occupational health risks associated with, knowledge of petrochemical industry, diving and equipment.
• Skills: Ability to apply knowledge, researching skills, Good Communicator, Have good investigating skills, must be computer literate Thinking Demands: Health and Safety hazards/risks recognise and respond, be able to apply MHSA, dedicated, hardworking, loyal and conscientious, well experienced in Occupational Health on mines and industry, knowledge of offshore oil exploration and diving industry and sound temperament.

Experience

A Bachelor of Nursing Science (B Cur)/ National Diploma, B Tech Occupational Health Nursing (NQF Level 6) valid registration with South African Nursing Council (SANC), coupled with minimum of 3 years’ experience in Occupational Medicine/ Health and valid Driver’s licence PLUS the following competencies Knowledge of: Sound knowledge of both occupational Medical and Nursing discipline, understanding of MHSA & Regulations and directives.

Professional registration

A Bachelor of Nursing Science (B Cur)/ National Diploma, B Tech Occupational Health Nursing (NQF Level 6) valid registration with South African Nursing Council (SANC), coupled with minimum of 3 years’ experience in Occupational Medicine/ Health and valid Driver’s licence PLUS the following competencies Knowledge of: Sound knowledge of both occupational Medical and Nursing discipline, understanding of MHSA & Regulations and directives.

Driver's licence

A Bachelor of Nursing Science (B Cur)/ National Diploma, B Tech Occupational Health Nursing (NQF Level 6) valid registration with South African Nursing Council (SANC), coupled with minimum of 3 years’ experience in Occupational Medicine/ Health and valid Driver’s licence PLUS the following competencies Knowledge of: Sound knowledge of both occupational Medical and Nursing discipline, understanding of MHSA & Regulations and directives.

Skills and competencies

• A Bachelor of Nursing Science (B Cur)/ National Diploma, B Tech Occupational Health Nursing (NQF Level 6) valid registration with South African Nursing Council (SANC), coupled with minimum of 3 years’ experience in Occupational Medicine/ Health and valid Driver’s licence PLUS the following competencies Knowledge of: Sound knowledge of both occupational Medical and Nursing discipline, understanding of MHSA & Regulations and directives.
• Skills: Ability to apply knowledge, researching skills, Good Communicator, Have good investigating skills, must be computer literate Thinking Demands: Health and Safety hazards/risks recognise and respond, be able to apply MHSA, dedicated, hardworking, loyal and conscientious, well experienced in Occupational Health on mines and industry, knowledge of offshore oil exploration and diving industry and sound temperament.

Key responsibilities

• Conduct and report on underground, and surface audits and inspections on matters relating to medical surveillance, and other matters relating to mine occupational medicine and take the necessary enforcement action where necessary.
• Ensure the investigation of and reporting of mine related diseases, contraventions and complaints as well as analyse regional mine disease trends to determine high risk mining operations and take appropriate action.
• Investigate, consult and provide input on Mine Closures, Prospecting Rights, Mining Rights and permits, EMPS’s and township development.
• Provide inputs to regional reports, revision of medical regulations, guidelines and standards and applications of exemptions, permissions and approvals related to occupational medicine.

Additional details

• Grade: Provincial

How to apply

• Enquiries: Mr P Nyaqcela at 082 459 2783
• Telephone: 082 459 2783

Please note

• Indian /Coloured or white female are encouraged to apply. 83