Occupational Health Nurse

SUMMARY:
Provide high-quality Occupational and Primary Health Care Services to Tongaat Hulett Employees

POSITION INFO:

VACANCY

OPERATION: FELIXTON MILL

JOB TITLE: OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH NURSE

GRADE: CU

REPORTS TO : SAFETY, HEALTH AND ENVIRONMENT (SHE) MANAGER

Roles and Responsibilities

• Provide high-quality Occupational and Primary Health Care Services to Tongaat Hulett Employees
• To maintain confidentiality of health information in accordance with professional codes and statutes
• Dispense medication to patients according to the Medicine and Substance related Act of 1965.
• Conduct and manage the Company’s surveillance programme
• Coordination & conducting of annual medicals e.g., occupational screenings such as Vision Screening, Spirometry and Audiometry testing.
• Attend and respond to on-site medical incidents and follow up with external medical service providers.
• Attend SHE committee meetings
• Monthly reporting of Health stats to Corporate office
• Assess and manage Chronic Diseases
• Safe keeping of clinic records
• Undertake clinic administration and report writing
• Conduct Occupational Health medical assessments and consulting with company Dr where required
• Maintain Safety, Health and Environment programme at the clinic.
•  Implement and review Health Risk assessments
• Distribution of monthly Health talks to promote health at all levels of the operation
• Provide MSDS/Chemical training to relevant employees
• Inspect and compile reports for sanitation, plant hygiene and amenities for personal hygiene
• Partake in Emergency drills
• Organise and lead wellness and health awareness programmes

Qualifications and Experience

• Grade 12, Diploma or Occupational Health Degree.
• Certification: Audiometry, Spirometry and Vision Screening are essential.
• Valid Dispensing medical license
• Must be registered with the South African Nursing Council (SANC) with full indemnity
• Minimum of five years’ experience on occupational setting, comprehensive exposure in an Occupational Health Service
• Able to assess, treat and manage PHC
• Drivers Licence Code 8 (code B)
• Strong admin background and proficient in the use of a computer to compile reports, create orders & update stats (MS Office proficiency).
• Good problem-solving ability.
• Ability to work independently and meet deadlines.
• Matured, with excellent communication skills and basic understanding of IsiZulu.

Closing date: 10 October 2025

Applications must be sent to: