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INSPECTOR: OCCUPATIONAL MEDICINE

Department of Mineral and Petroleum Resources · free state

Salary band

R 744 255

Closing date

28 August 2026

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About this role

Department

Department of Mineral and Petroleum Resources

Location

Free State Region, Welkom

Salary

R744 255 per annum (Level 11), (all-inclusive package)

Requirements

An appropriate Bachelor of Nursing Science (B Cur)/ National Diploma, B Tech Occupational Health Nursing (NQF Level 6) registered with South African Nursing Council (SANC), coupled with minimum of 3 years’ experience in Occupational Medicine/ Health and valid Driver’s License Plus the following competencies Knowledge of: Sound knowledge of both occupational Medical and Nursing discipline, understanding of MHSA & Regulations and directives. 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, hard working, loyal and conscientious, well experienced in Occupational Health on mines and industry, knowledge of offshore oil exploration and diving industry and sound temperament.

Duties

Conduct and report on underground, and surface audits and inspections on matters relating to medical surveillance, and other matters relating to occupational medicine and take the necessary enforcement action where 70 necessary. Ensure the investigation of and reporting of mine related diseases, contraventions and complaints as well as analyse regional 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.

Enquiries

Mr S Jivhuho Tel No: (015) 287 4705

Notes

Indian/ Coloured or white female are encouraged to apply.

Closing Date

2026-08-28T23:59:00+02:00

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Requirements

·An appropriate Bachelor of Nursing Science (B Cur)/ National Diploma
·B Tech Occupational Health Nursing (NQF Level 6) registered with South African Nursing Council (SANC)
·coupled with minimum of 3 years’ experience in Occupational Medicine/ Health and valid Driver’s License Plus the following competencies Knowledge of: Sound knowledge of both occupational Medical and Nursing discipline
·understanding of MHSA & Regulations and directives
·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, hard working, loyal and conscientious, well experienced in Occupational Health on mines and industry, knowledge of offshore oil exploration and diving industry and sound temperament

Key Duties

·Conduct and report on underground, and surface audits and inspections on matters relating to medical surveillance, and other matters relating to occupational medicine and take the necessary enforcement action where 70 necessary
·Ensure the investigation of and reporting of mine related diseases, contraventions and complaints as well as analyse regional 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

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✓Include a copy of your valid driver's licence (front and back)
✓Include your current SANC registration certificate with renewal date
✓Be prepared to undergo a criminal record check - a conviction may disqualify you depending on the nature of the post
✓Be prepared for a medical fitness assessment as part of the selection process
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The advertised salary band for this post is R 744 255. This is the all-inclusive remuneration package, which typically covers basic salary, medical aid contribution, and other benefits. The exact split between cash and benefits is determined at appointment stage.

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