Occupational Health Practitioner at Anglo American

Job Description:

• As Occupational Health Practitioneryou will provide services as required and your responsibilities will include but not limited to:

Safety, Health, and Environment

• Adhere to all safety, health and environmental practices and requirements.
• SHE policies and procedures:
• Escalate all unsafe practices or risks to the direct supervisor/manager.
• Support good housekeeping in the department and on-site to ensure compliance.
• Active participation in VFLs, Risk Assessments and close-out of Safety Actions.

Performance and Delivery

• Analyse employee results and escalate deviations from previous records.
• Conduct physical examinations to assess employees' fitness levels.
• Refer health conditions needing further investigation by specialists.
• Capture examination results in the Health Source system.
• Screen and evaluate medical surveillance results from outsourced services.
• Assist in conducting medical surveillance.
• Help manage Sishen employee absenteeism.
• Implement health campaigns and promote health, including chronic disease management.
• Participate in implementing policies and guidelines for a healthy work environment.
• Contribute to workplace investigations regarding employees' fitness with specific medical conditions within the medical incapacity process.
• Compile monthly reports based on identified results.
• This role is in the SHEPS & Contractor Management (SHEPS & CM) NC at a Band 8 level reporting to the Occupational Health Coordinator.

Qualifications:

• Grade 12
• Relevant Occupational Health Qualification on NQF4
• Registered Occupational Health Practitioner
• SA Drivers License Code B
• SANC Registration

Experience

• 3-5 years of experience in Occupational Health, delivering Occupational Medical Services.
• Understanding relevant laws, regulations, and guidelines governing occupational health and safety (e.g., DMR, RMA).
• Knowledge of methodologies for identifying, analysing, and mitigating health risks in a workplace setting.
• Familiarity with public health concepts, including disease prevention, health promotion, and epidemiology.
• Knowledge of counselling techniques and support systems for employees facing health challenges.
• Awareness of emergency preparedness and response procedures related to occupational health incidents.
• Familiarity with MS Office Suite and relevant Occupational Health Systems.