• Reference Number : refs/056099
• Directorate : WELLNESS
• Number of Posts : 1

• Package : Grade 1: R 501.00 per hour, Grade 2: R 572.00 per hour, Grade 3: R 662.00 per hour
• Enquiries : Dr. N. Jwara Tel No: (011) 812 5163

Requirements :

• An appropriate qualification (MBBCh / MBChB) that allows registration with the Health Professional Council of South Africa (HPCSA) as a Medical Practitioner. Postgraduate Diploma in Occupational Medicine as recognized by the HPCSA plus at least three (3) years of experience in occupational health service; proof of current registration; Grade 1: No experience required after registration as Medical Practitioner; Grade 2: A minimum of 5 years appropriate experience after registration as a Medical Practitioner; Grade 3: A minimum of 10 years appropriate experience after registration as a Medical Practitioner. Medical Officers should understand PILIR management. Knowledge of current health and public service legislation and policies.

Duties :

• Provide professional occupational health and primary healthcare service. Provide comprehensive best practice medicine, environmental, health, occupational hygiene, employee wellness, and occupational safety programs to the workforce. Manage trauma and injury on duty. Conduct medical assessment for fit for duty and conduct the comprehensive Medical Surveillance Programs; Advise Senior Management on occupational health-focused medical programs and interventions. Providing information, training, and education on occupational health, safety, psychological matters, and ergonomics to management and the employees; Supporting and monitoring the implementation of occupational health and safety legislation; Implementing a biological monitoring programs according to employees' risk and advice on hazardous exposure in the workplace; Participation in the workplace health promotion programs; Be part of multidisciplinary team and advice on Health Risk Assessments make recommendation and referrals to other Clinical practitioners. Assist with the management of absenteeism due to illness or injury. Submit monthly reports to management

Notes :

• Kindly note that NO payment of any kind is required when applying for posts advertised by the Gauteng Department of Health. Applications should be submitted strictly online at the following https://jobs.gauteng.gov.za. No hand-delivered, or emailed applications will be accepted. Applicants are not required to submit copies of qualifications and other relevant documents on application but must submit the completed CV and new updated Z83 form obtainable from any Public Service Department or on the internet at www.dpsa.gov.za/documents. Received applications using the incorrect application form for employment (old Z83) will not be considered. Each (Z83) application for employment must be fully completed, initialled, and signed by the applicant. Failure to complete will lead to disqualification during the selection process. Section A, B, C and D must be completed in full. Section E, F and G: Noting that there’s a limited space provided applicants often indicate “refer to Curriculum Vitae (CV) or see attached”, this is acceptable - If the CV has been attached and provides the required information. On the CV all experience should be in a chronological order indicating the employer, position and employment period. On the CV indicate the starting and ending period (DD/MM/YYYY). Please ensure your CV includes the names of all schools/institutions attended, together with the location/area. The Information on the new Z83 must be in sync with the Curriculum Vitae. (Reference checks)- Provide at least 3 of which one must be immediate supervisor, the Department shall reserve the right to conduct verification beyond names provided, where necessary. Failure to submit all the relevant information preceding the statement above will result in disqualifying the candidate. The question that relates to conditions that prevents re-appointment under part F must be answered. Declaration must be completed and signed. Only shortlisted candidates will be required to submit certified copies of qualifications and other relevant documents on or before the day of the interview. Please ensure that the specific reference number is quoted correctly. Only online applications will be considered. Correspondence will be entered with shortlisted candidates only. If you have not been contacted within three (3) months after closing date of this advertisement, please accept that your application was unsuccessful. The employer reserves the right not to fill this post. It is legislative requirement that all newly appointed staff members be subjected to Personnel Suitability Check (PSC) - Verification, upon appointment within the department. This verification processes entails reference checks, identity verification, qualification verification, criminal records checks etc. Candidates in possession of a foreign qualification must furnish the Department with an evaluation certificate from the South African Qualifications Authority (SAQA) (only when shortlisted). The recommended candidate may be subjected to medical surveillance as required by the Occupational Health and Safety Act 5/1993. The Gauteng Department of Health is guided by the principles of Employment Equity. People with disabilities are encouraged to apply. Pholosong Regional Hospital does not have budget for resettlement and S & T claims. Pholosong Regional Hospital reserves the right to utilize practical exercises/tests for non-SMS positions during the recruitment process to determine the suitability of candidates for the post(s).

Employer : Department of Health

Location : Pholosong Regional Hospital

Closing Date : 20-08-2026

Please Notes :

• Due to the large number of applications we envisage receiving, applications will not be acknowledged. If you do not receive any response within 3 months, please accept that your application was not successful.