• Reference Number : refs/056905
• Directorate : FAMILY MEDICINE
• Number of Posts : 1

• Package : R501.00 Grade 1, R 572.00 Grade 2 and R662.00 Grade 3
• Enquiries : Dr S Carim Tel. No: 011 898 8000

Requirements :

• Appropriate qualification that allows registration with HPCSA as an Occupational Medical Practitioner. Current registration with the HPCSA as an Occupational Medical Practitioner. No experience required after registration with the HPCSA as an Occupational Medical Practitioner. Knowledge: extensive knowledge in all relevant OHS Legislation. COIDA and performance requirements. Management of costed OHS and Wellness operational plans and projects. Knowledge of employment law OHs Act and Regulations, Public service Act and Regulations COID Act, Basic Conditions of Employment Act, Labour Relations Act, Service delivery frameworks, Batho Pele Principles, National Core Standards ISO 45000 and the PFMA and National Treasury Regulations. Skills: Computer literacy, Change management, Strategic management and leadership and financial management. Interpersonal: Problem solving and strong analysis, strong report writing skills, coaching and resilience management.

Duties :

• Implement Medical surveillance as prescribed by Policy, OHS and related regulations. Manage Medical Surveillance inclusive of Biological Monitoring, Initial, periodic and exit medical examinations. Management of Occupational injuries and diseases incidents and development of incident management protocols. Manage and report injuries on duty and occupational medical emergencies in health care establishments as per exposure of GDOH employees to occupational hazards. Management of occupational risk to injuries and diseases among GDOH employee's certification of fitness for work and return to work. Provide Occupational Health and Medicine Services in the GDOH institution. Conduct medical surveillance, develop risk based medical surveillance plans. Ensure that compensation for occupational injuries and disease cases are managed in a prescribed manner. Manage the provision of primary health care services as part of comprehensive occupational health care in GDOH. Collaborate and participate in disaster management and health and safety inspections. Develop and review occupational health policies and policy implementation instruments. Health education and promotion related to HIV & AIDS, TB, Health and Productivity, SHERQ, and wellness management programs as part of the employee health and wellness in GDOH. Develop and monitor a legal compliance register for the hospital. Establish and maintain good relations with OHS stakeholders and other disciplines within the hospital. Lead the development / review and implementation of all OHS / wellness initiatives including training. Manage the operations and resources (Human, Finance, Equipment and Assets) of the directorate.

Notes :

• Applications should be uploaded online at www.gautengonline.gov.za or http://professionaljobcentre.gpg.gov.za. No faxed application or hand delivery will be considered Applications must be submitted on the new Z83 form. The application form is obtainable from any Public Service Department or on the internet at www.dpsa.gov.za/documents. The new Z83 must be fully completed (Please refer on the left side of Z83 special notes for clarity) and must be initialed and signed. On the Z83 application form, the Department where position was advertised should state Department of Health. According to Department of Public Service and Administration (DPSA) Circular 19 of 2022, applicants are not required to submit copies of qualifications, service certificate and other relevant documents on application. Z83 form must be accompanied by recently updated detailed Curriculum Vitae. All experience should be in a chronological order. The experience on the Curriculum Vitae must contain the institution, position and dates (DD/MM/YYYY) indicating the starting and ending period to be able to calculate the years of experience. The information on the new Z83 must be in sync/correspond with the Curriculum Vitae. Only shortlisted candidates will be required/requested to submit certified copies of qualifications, service certificate and other relevant documents on or before the interview. Candidates in possession of a foreign qualification will be required to furnish the Department with an evaluation certificate from the South African Qualifications Authority (SAQA). HR will conduct Personnel Suitability Checks (PSC) and Verification Checks. The Department reserve the right to conduct verification beyond information provided, where necessary. Failure to submit all the relevant information mentioned above with the exception of HR verification checks, will result in the candidate being disqualify. If you have not been contacted within three (3) months after the closing date, please accept that your application was unsuccessful. The recommended candidate may be subjected to medical surveillance as required by the Occupational Health and Safety Act, Act 5/1993. Tambo Memorial 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). The Department reserve the right not to fill the post. The Gauteng Department of Health is guided by the principles of Employment Equity. People with disabilities are encouraged apply.

Employer : Department of Health

Location : Tambo Memorial Hospital

Closing Date : 26-10-2026

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.