Inspector: Occupational Medicine at The Department of Mineral Resources

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)

REQUIRED EXPERIENCE:

• minimum of 3 years’ experience in Occupational Medicine/ Health and valid Driver’s License

SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE:

• Ability to apply knowledge, Researching skills, Good Communicator, Have good investigating skills, Must be computer literate, 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

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 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.