About this Occupational Health Practitioner role at Westfalia Fruit
Westfalia Fruit is a leading multinational supplier of fresh fruit and related value-added products to global markets. Through our vertically-integrated supply chain we grow, source, ripen, pack, process and market quality avocadoes & fresh produce – 365 days a year & across the globe.
With the largest avocado-growing footprint in the world, we are recognised as the leading avocado experts and considered as the supplier of choice to both retail & wholesale customers whom we serve from sales offices in the UK, Europe, North America, Latin America & Southern Africa.
Westfalia Fruit Estate, situated in Limpopo, Tzaneen, has a vacancy for a suitably qualified and experienced:
Occupational Health Practitioner
Requirements
Key Responsibilities:
Primary Health Care
- Diagnose and treat work-related and non-work-related conditions.
- Coordinate chronic disease management.
- Manage incapacity and disability cases and escalate IODs appropriately
- Responsible for stock management
Occupational Health and Safety
- Conduct medical surveillance with accordance to medical surveillance program and matrix.
- Identify and manage workplace hazards.
- Coordinate Health Risk Assessments and support compliance with hearing conservation and health programs.
- Facilitate internal first aid training and replenishment of first aid box.
- Plan and support health awareness campaigns and peer educator training.
Emergency Care & Management
- Attend to first aid and medical emergencies promptly.
- Ensure emergency equipment and supplies are maintained.
- Report and manage IOD-related incidents effectively.
Administrative
- Maintain accurate patient records and reports (monthly/quarterly).
- Manage medical inventory and equipment calibration.
- Perform audits, inspections, and follow-up on findings.
Personal Development
- Participate in training and continuous professional development aligned with a personal development plan.
Education:
- Diploma or Degree in Nursing Sciences (required)
- B.Tech in Occupational Health Nursing (required)
- Valid SANC registration (required)
- Certificates in Audiometry, Spirometry, Vision Screening, HCT (advantageous)
- Dispensing License (required)
- SAMTRAC or similar occupational safety qualification (advantageous)
- Valid Driver’s License (advantageous)
Experience:
- Minimum of 2 years general nursing experience and 1 year occupational health nursing experience
- Experience in occupational health services is highly beneficial
Knowledge:
- Understanding of OHS Act, COID Act, BCEA and POPIA
- Workplace hazards, illness and injury management
- Occupational health regulations and safe work procedures
Skills:
- Advanced computer literacy
- Critical thinking and time management
- Strong interpersonal and communication abilities
- Multitasking and presentation skills
- High attention to patient confidentiality
- Ability to lead, coordinate and work under pressure
Attitudes/Behaviours:
- Team player with a professional work ethic
- Compassionate, empathetic and flexible
- Strong sense of urgency and commitment to continuous improvement
Benefits
The Company offers a Total Guaranteed Remuneration Package, which comprises a provident fund, insured benefits, medical aid, and an option to structure an annual bonus.
Closing date for applications will be 21 July 2026
NB: Should you not receive correspondence 21 August 2026, please regard your application as being unsuccessful.