Inspector: Occupational Medicine at The Department of Mineral Resources

REQUIREMENTS :

• Bachelor of Nursing Science (B Cur) / National Diploma in Occupational Health Nursing (NQF 6) and valid registration with the South African Nursing Council (SANC) with a minimum of 3 years of experience in occupational medicine / health and valid driver’s license 

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 relating 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, EMP’s, and township development, Provide inputs to regional reports, revision of medical regulations, guidelines and standard; and applications of exemptions, permissions and approvals related to occupational medicine.
• 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. Sound temperament.