Occupational Health Nursing Practitioner | Cape Town at Ampath

Qualification Requirements

• To succeed in this role, you will need to hold a Diploma in General Nursing and be registered with the South African Nursing Council as a Registered Nurse. A qualification in Occupational Health is advantageous. Because this role involves travel and interaction across varied environments, a valid South African Code 08 (EB) driver’s license is essential. These qualifications form the foundation for your ability to guide and influence the health and wellbeing of the people and communities we serve.
• We are looking for someone with one to five years of general nursing experience. This experience will support you in navigating the clinical components of the role with confidence, while giving you the grounding needed to engage effectively with patients, clients and colleagues. It is also an opportunity to build your capability further through focused learning, ensuring your growth is aligned with both present needs and future development.

Skills Requirements

• In this role, you will draw on a blend of technical and interpersonal strengths. Strong computer literacy will enable you to manage information effectively and keep project administration running smoothly. Clear and confident communication is essential, as you will be speaking, reading and writing fluently in both English and Afrikaans to support diverse groups of people. You will also use your numerical reasoning skills to handle everyday calculations that contribute to accurate documentation and smooth operational flow. These skills together help build a dependable foundation for long‑term talent development and succession within the team.

Role Impact

• Your work will make a tangible difference every day. You will promote Occupational, Environmental and Forensic Pathology and Infection Control services in a way that strengthens trust and enhances our professional image. By coordinating projects with care and precision, you will help create seamless administrative processes that support a high‑performance environment. Your clinical expertise will ensure that specimen collection and nursing procedures are carried out accurately and respectfully. You will also play an important role in voluntary counselling and testing, ensuring individuals feel informed, supported and reassured. Above all, the relationships you build with clients will reflect our commitment to service excellence and create a positive experience that encourages long‑term engagement.