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Minimum 3 years’ experience in occupational health nursing

Professional Nursing qualification
Must possess a valid driver’s license.
Occupational Health Nursing qualification that is registered with SANC
Currently registered and paid up at SANC
The position involves travelling to all corporate stores in the region. A Company car and petrol will be provided.

Key Responsibilities

1. Occupational Health and Safety

• Ensure compliance with OHS legislation and minimize Injuries on Duty (IODs).

• Inform Store Managers of any observed H&S issues during store visits that may pose risks.

• Analyse and verify IOD reports, monitoring the number and types of injuries monthly.

• Provide expert advice on IOD matters and safety procedures.

• Investigate trends or recurring incidents among employees and recommend corrective actions.

• Collate and submit monthly incident reports and statistics to the National Office on behalf of the General Manager.

• Advise on procedures following employee or customer/contractor fatalities.

• Monitor and ensure compliance regarding first aid boxes, first aiders, and medical waste removal.

• Review audit reports, H&S committee minutes, and OHP checklists to assess store compliance.

• Serve as a co-opted member of the H&S Committee (non-voting).

• Monitor the number and validity of qualified First Aiders and H&S Representatives.

• Ensure environmental risk assessments are conducted in line with OHS Act requirements.

2. Occupational Nursing

• Ensure risk-based baseline medicals are conducted for employees entering designated roles.

• Conduct exit medicals for employees leaving designated positions.

• Coordinate executive medicals as per company policy.

• Provide first aid and manage minor injuries when incidents occur on-site.

• Respond to customer medical emergencies promptly.

• Support managers with occupational health or medical queries regarding employees.

• Assess patients for primary healthcare and occupational health-related concerns.

3. Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) Facilitation

• Facilitate voluntary counselling and testing (VCT) for HIV/AIDS.

• Organise and oversee Peer Educator training sessions.

• Coordinate Management HIV/AIDS awareness training.

• Follow up on training delivery and implementation in stores.

• Provide support to employees dealing with serious or chronic medical conditions.

• Act as custodian of the company’s HIV/AIDS policy.

• Support and guide Peer Educators in their roles.

• Refer employees to relevant service providers (e.g., SANCA, AA, Lifeline, clinics, NGOs).

• Manage health-related absenteeism cases and provide appropriate interventions.

• Respond to trauma calls and arrange trauma counselling.

• Follow up with affected employees and stores post-trauma.

• Facilitate First Aid training and promote wellness initiatives aligned with the health calendar.

4. Administration

• Compile and submit the monthly Occupational Health Practitioner (OHP) report.

• Provide advice and documentation for disability and salary continuation cases.

• Coordinate medical appointments for disability applications and second opinions.

• Support employees with UIF applications due to exhausted sick leave.

• Collate and submit disability documentation to relevant stakeholders.

• Monitor budget spend and contribute to the OHP section of the HR budget.

• Oversee proper disposal of medical waste in compliance with legislation.

• Maintain accurate and confidential medical and occupational health records.

• Schedule and document regular store visits.

• Assist with public liability claim documentation.

Core Competencies

1. Attention to Detail

• Demonstrates thoroughness in completing tasks and maintaining accuracy over time.

2. Communication

• Conveys information clearly and empathetically; listens effectively and communicates with influence.

3. Quality and Standards Control

• Applies appropriate controls, standards, and follow-up mechanisms to ensure quality outcomes.

4. Customer Orientation / Passion for Service

• Provides exceptional service to both internal and external stakeholders; proactively addresses needs and expectations.

5. Influencing

• Negotiates and presents ideas with integrity and impact to gain support for initiatives.

6. People Orientation

• Works effectively with teams, showing engagement and empathy; values collaboration and people-focused outcomes.

7. Resilience

• Performs effectively under pressure, demonstrates emotional stability, and recovers quickly from setbacks.

8. Technical Skills & Knowledge

• Demonstrates and applies specialized knowledge relevant to occupational health, safety, and medical compliance.

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