Occupational Medical Practitioner at City of Cape Town

Requirements

• MBChB degree with a postgraduate diploma in Occupational Medicine/Occupational Health
• Minimum of five (5) years’ experience in occupational health coupled with supervisory experience
• Computer literacy
• Valid Code B driver’s licence
• Strong knowledge of occupational health legislation and compliance requirements
• Registered with the HPCSA (Health Professions Council of South Africa) and affiliated professional bodies.

Key Performance Areas

• Develop risk-based medical surveillance programmes and Conduct medical surveillance programmes to assess fitness for work
• Perform pre-placement medicals, driver’s medicals, and interpret results of specialist tests including, but not limited to audiometry spirometry, biological monitoring, and immunity studies
• Perform medical assessments of alternative personal protective equipment
• Perform ill health incapacity case management, and develop referral systems for functional capacity evaluations and specialist assessments
• Provide medical opinion validity of additional sick leave applications
• Manage cases of occupational diseases in line with the COID Act, and ensure the use of appropriate resources in compliance with regulatory requirements
• Contribute to the development of occupational health policies, protocols, and Standard Operating Procedures
• Supervise and support clinic staff, ensuring high-quality service delivery
• Conduct research on developments within the field of occupational health, medical impairments, and related health conditions to inform best practices
• Provide occupational health-related advisory services
• Conduct and evaluate Health Risk Assessments (HRAs)

CLOSING DATE 17.10.2025