About the Role
The Department of Health is seeking a dedicated Professional Nurse Specialty in Occupational Health to join their team at Dannhauser Community Health Centre in Dannhauser, KwaZulu-Natal. In this vital role, you will be instrumental in enhancing the health and wellbeing of employees through comprehensive management of HIV, AIDS, and TB prevention and treatment programs. Your efforts will contribute significantly to fostering a healthier workplace, ultimately benefiting the entire community.
This position is not just about fulfilling medical duties; it’s about championing employee health and wellness initiatives, promoting a culture of care, and ensuring high-quality healthcare delivery within a multidisciplinary team. By collaborating with colleagues from diverse backgrounds, you will help shape orientation and induction programs that are inclusive and effective, impacting the lives of many.
About the Department
The Department of Health plays a crucial role in safeguarding public health across South Africa. Its mission is to provide accessible and quality healthcare services to all citizens, ensuring that everyone has the opportunity to lead a healthy life. Working within this department means contributing to essential health initiatives and programs that address pressing health challenges, making a meaningful difference in the lives of individuals and communities alike.
What You’ll Do
- Coordinate HIV, AIDS, and TB management sub-programs focused on prevention, treatment, and care for personnel.
- Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to ensure high-quality patient care.
- Develop and implement employee health and wellness campaigns in response to identified needs.
- Conduct health audits and medical surveillance in compliance with the Occupational Health and Safety Act.
- Maintain accurate health records and compile necessary reports to management and the District Office.
- Advocate for proper treatment and care while formulating quality improvement plans and policies.
- Lead initiatives to promote healthy lifestyles and monitor the effectiveness of health programs.
What You’ll Need
- A Grade 12 (Senior Certificate) and a basic R425 qualification (Degree/Diploma in Nursing) allowing registration with SANC as a Professional Nurse.
- A minimum of 4 years of appropriate experience in nursing after registration with SANC (for Occupational Health Nurse Grade 1).
- For Occupational Health Nurse Grade 2, a minimum of 14 years of experience, including at least 10 years post a one-year post-basic qualification in Occupational Health Nursing Science.
- Current registration with the South African Nursing Council (SANC) and relevant knowledge of health legislation and policies.
- Strong communication, problem-solving, and leadership skills, along with the ability to work collaboratively in a diverse environment.
How to Apply
All applications should be forwarded to the Assistant Director: HRM; KZN: Department of Health as detailed below.
Requirements
Grade 12(Senior Certificate), Standard 10 / or National Certificate plus basic R 425 qualification i.e.
Degree/Diploma in nursing or equivalent qualification that allows registration with SANC as a Professional Nurse.
Post Basic qualification with the duration of at least 1 year in Occupational Health Nursing Science accredited with the SANC.
Occupational Health Nurse Grade 1: A minimum of 4 years appropriate / recognisable experience in nursing after registration as Professional Nurse with SANC in General Nursing.
Occupational Health Nurse Grade 2: A minimum of 14 years appropriate / recognisable experience in nursing after registration as Professional Nurse with SANC in General Nursing, 157 of which at least 10 years must be appropriate / recognisable experience after obtaining the one year Post Basic qualification in Occupational Health Nursing Science accredited with SANC.
Registration certificate with South African Nursing Council (SANC).
Current SANC receipt (2026).
Knowledge, Skills, Training and Competencies Required for the post: Knowledge of nursing care process and procedures, nursing statutes and other relevant Legal framework.
Sound knowledge of Occupational Health and Safety Act, Compensation Injuries and Diseases Act (COIDA) and the latest Employee Health and Wellness Framework for the public service.
Sound knowledge of the National Core Standards (OHSC) and Data Management.
Knowledge of basic human resource and financial management.
Ability to formulate occupational health related policies and procedures.
Ability to demonstrate good insight of policies and procedures pertaining to occupational and employee health and wellness.
Problem solving, leadership and communication skills.
Co-ordination and planning skills Computer Literacy.
Knowledge of all applicable legislation guidelines and policies related to nursing Principles.
Good interpersonal relationship and listening skills.
Job Duties
Co-ordinate HIV, AIDS and TB Management Sub-programme in context of prevention, treatment care and support for personnel.Work as part of the multi- disciplinary team to ensure quality of care, including working cooperatively with all employees of diverse social, religious and cultural backgrounds on the development of orientation and induction programme.
Champion, promote and advocate proper treatment and care, including employee health and wellness campaigns to respond to the need of employees.
Conduct disease profiles amongst the employees and develop quality improvement plan, policies and procedures and ensure timeous implementation.
Co-ordinate healthy lifestyle promotion, medical surveillance (baseline, periodical and exit) and occupational health programmes.
Conduct occupational health audits in line with the Occupational Health and Safety Act 85 of 1993 and relevant legislation and protocols.
Co-ordinate establishment of multi- disciplinary HIV, AIDS, TB, Health and productivity.
Management sub-committee as a platform for reflecting on the employee health and wellness issues.
Maintain accurate staff records, identify and investigate occupational health diseases and compile statistics and submit report to the CHC management and District Office.
Develop occupational health business plan in line with institutional plans, manage, plan, monitor, evaluate and review the utilisation of resources as an acting employee health and wellness programme co-ordinator / manager.
