About the Role
The Department of Health is seeking a dedicated Inspector: Occupational Medicine based in Welkom, Free State. This critical role provides an opportunity to make a significant impact on the health and safety of workers in the mining sector. As an Inspector, you will be responsible for conducting thorough audits and inspections related to medical surveillance, ensuring that mining operations comply with health regulations and standards. Your work will contribute to the overall well-being of the mining community, addressing occupational health risks and ensuring that miners receive the medical oversight they need.
In this role, you will be at the forefront of improving public health in the region, investigating mine-related diseases, contraventions, and complaints. Your insights and analyses will help identify high-risk mining operations and inform necessary enforcement actions. By contributing to regional reports and the revision of medical regulations, you will play a vital part in enhancing occupational medicine practices, ultimately fostering a safer working environment for South African miners.
About the Department
The Department of Health is committed to promoting and protecting the health of all South Africans. Its mission encompasses various public health initiatives, including occupational health and safety, which are particularly crucial in industries like mining. Working within this department means being part of a larger effort to ensure that health standards are upheld, that occupational risks are mitigated, and that communities receive the support they need for a healthy lifestyle. Your contributions will not only affect current practices but also shape the future of public health in South Africa.
What You’ll Do
- Conduct and report on audits and inspections in both underground and surface operations related to medical surveillance.
- Investigate and report mine-related diseases, contraventions, and complaints to ensure compliance with health regulations.
- Analyze regional mine disease trends to identify high-risk operations and recommend appropriate actions.
- Consult and provide input on Mine Closures, Prospecting Rights, Mining Rights, and permits.
- Contribute to the development and revision of medical regulations, guidelines, and standards within occupational medicine.
What You’ll Need
- A Bachelor of Nursing Science (B Cur) or National Diploma, B Tech Occupational Health Nursing (NQF Level 6).
- Valid registration with the South African Nursing Council (SANC).
- A minimum of 3 years’ experience in Occupational Medicine/Health.
- Valid Driver’s License.
- Strong knowledge of occupational health, mining practices, and health risks associated with the industry.
- Excellent communication, investigative, and computer literacy skills.
- Ability to recognize and respond to health and safety hazards.
How to Apply
All applications must be hand delivered at: 389 Sophie De Bruyn Street, Pretoria. To submit an application online, click the link under the post you wish to apply for.
Requirements
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 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, hardworking, loyal and conscientious, well experienced in Occupational Health on mines and industry, knowledge of offshore oil exploration and diving industry and sound temperament.
Job Duties
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.
