Work-Force
Whether you are an experienced Occupational Health Practitioner or stepping into the role for the first time, there is space for you in Ficksburg. The team hires on merit and across communities in Free State.
About This Position
The organisation is investing in its Ficksburg operation, and this Occupational Health Practitioner position reflects that commitment. The successful candidate will work across the health jobs function and contribute to the wider Free State business.
Crucially, the organisation keeps reporting lines clean and expectations realistic. Performance is measured against a small, agreed set of metrics, and there are no surprise yardsticks for the Occupational Health Practitioner taking on this position.
Tools, systems and information are there to support the role rather than slow it down. The company continues to invest in the technology that backs its Ficksburg teams, and the new Occupational Health Practitioner will feel that from the first week.
Quality is everyone’s job. Whether the Occupational Health Practitioner is processing a transaction, supporting a colleague or handling a customer query, the standard expected in Free State is consistently high and consistently fair.
Your Future Here
This role can grow with you. Strong performers in the health jobs team in Ficksburg have moved into senior, supervisory and specialist positions, and that journey is supported through coaching, training and exposure to bigger projects.
Growth conversations happen at a regular cadence — not just at year-end — so the path forward stays current and realistic for every Ficksburg team member.
Training is a mix of formal courses, structured on-the-job learning and exposure to broader projects, all geared at building practical skills.
Internal mobility is encouraged. People who start in Ficksburg have moved into roles in other branches, specialist functions and project teams across Free State.
About Ficksburg
Beyond that, the role is based in Ficksburg, in the Welkom gold fields. Public transport links and parking are within easy reach, making the daily commute manageable for candidates living across Ficksburg and the broader Free State region.
Candidates should review the listed location, schedule and travel requirements before applying for this role in Ficksburg, Free State.
Accessibility is taken seriously: where the role allows, the team works toward a balance of in-office presence and flexibility for candidates based in and around Ficksburg.
Many candidates already living within reach of Ficksburg cite the location as one of the role’s quiet wins, with shorter commutes and a real sense of being plugged into the local Free State economy.
Our Commitment to Transformation
Notably, the organisation supports a respectful workplace. Applications are welcome from suitably qualified candidates across Free State, and recruitment is intended to be fair and transparent.
B-BBEE compliance is more than a scorecard here. It informs how the business invests in skills development, supplier diversity and community engagement across the country.
Notably, the hiring organisation’s applicable employment-equity and inclusion practices will be explained in the final vacancy details for Free State.
Inclusive hiring extends through onboarding and into how teams operate every day. Respectful, fair conduct is expected from every team member in Ficksburg.
About the Team
You will join a tight-knit, collaborative team that knows the health jobs side of the business inside out. The Ficksburg group is a healthy mix of experienced operators and newer joiners, all of whom share a strong commitment to delivery and to one another.
Collaboration is the default working mode. Whether picking up a quick query or working through a complex project, you will find colleagues willing to lean in and help.
Equally, the team structure and working relationships for this role in Ficksburg will be explained during the hiring process.
Line management is hands-on without being heavy. Expect regular one-to-ones, honest feedback and the support needed to do good work consistently.
What We Offer
Few roles let you see the impact of your work as quickly as this one. Every shift, project and decision in Ficksburg contributes to real outcomes for clients and colleagues across the health jobs space in Free State.
Career development may be available depending on the role, business needs and the hiring organisation’s policies.
Importantly, the role’s development opportunities, training and benefits, if offered, will be set out in the final vacancy details.
On top of that, the package, working arrangements and any available support will be confirmed by the hiring organisation for this vacancy.
Daily Duties
- Support infection prevention and control protocols across the unit
- Support quality improvement audits and clinical governance reviews
- Maintain accurate clinical records in line with SANC and POPIA
- Respond appropriately to medical emergencies and code calls
- Manage stock levels of consumables and report shortages timeously
- Mentor student nurses and junior staff during their rotations
- Educate patients and families on treatment plans and self-care
- Participate in multi-disciplinary ward rounds and care planning
Minimum Requirements
- Demonstrated ability to work in multi-disciplinary teams
- Current registration with SANC or relevant professional body
- Relevant clinical qualification from a recognised institution
- Empathy, integrity and respect for patient dignity
- Any checks required by law or the specific duties will be explained during the hiring process
Each application is reviewed carefully, and strong matches against the criteria above will move forward in the process.