Occupational Health Practitioner

The organisation is recruiting a Occupational Health Practitioner for its Stellenbosch operation. The role forms part of a wider health jobs portfolio across Western Cape.

About the Opportunity

Notably, the Occupational Health Practitioner vacancy forms part of how the Stellenbosch branch keeps performing. It pairs day-to-day delivery with longer-running priorities that keep the health jobs side of the business moving forward.

Expect a structured first ninety days, with onboarding milestones, regular check-ins, and an early focus on getting comfortable with the systems and processes that underpin the Stellenbosch team.

Stakeholders for this position include line managers, peers across the health jobs team and trusted external partners. Building those relationships early makes the next twelve months in Stellenbosch much easier.

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 Western Cape is consistently high and consistently fair.

Meet the Team

Practically speaking, the team you will be working with is fast-paced and energetic. Things move quickly across the Stellenbosch office, and the people who thrive here are the ones who plan ahead, communicate openly and pick up the slack when Western Cape operations get busy.

Line management is hands-on without being heavy. Expect regular one-to-ones, honest feedback and the support needed to do good work consistently.

Beyond that, the team structure and working relationships for this role in Stellenbosch will be explained during the hiring process.

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.

Why This Role

Few roles let you see the impact of your work as quickly as this one. Every shift, project and decision in Stellenbosch contributes to real outcomes for clients and colleagues across the health jobs space in Western Cape.

Beyond that, the package, working arrangements and any available support will be confirmed by the hiring organisation for this vacancy.

Career development may be available depending on the role, business needs and the hiring organisation’s policies.

Crucially, the role’s development opportunities, training and benefits, if offered, will be set out in the final vacancy details.

The Environment

In addition, the environment is clinical, regulated and patient-centred. Shift work, infection control protocols and clear scope-of-practice boundaries are part of every working day.

Health, safety and well-being are taken seriously. Current policies and procedures are maintained, and the Stellenbosch site adheres to the standards expected of a responsible South African employer.

Importantly, the working environment is set up to give the team the focus needed for deeper work, while keeping collaboration and quick problem-solving close at hand.

Importantly, the role is intended to operate under the hiring organisation’s workplace conduct, health and safety policies in Western Cape.

Our Commitment to Transformation

Inclusive recruitment is part of the organisation’s employment practices. Applicants are assessed on relevant qualifications, skills and experience for this role in Stellenbosch.

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.

Crucially, inclusive hiring extends through onboarding and into how teams operate every day. Respectful, fair conduct is expected from every team member in Stellenbosch.

Importantly, the hiring organisation’s applicable employment-equity and inclusion practices will be explained in the final vacancy details for Western Cape.

Core Functions

• Provide compassionate, patient-centred care in line with scope of practice
• Operate and care for clinical equipment in line with manufacturer guidelines
• Respond appropriately to medical emergencies and code calls
• Support infection prevention and control protocols across the unit
• Assist with admissions, discharges and patient transfers

Essential Criteria

• Working knowledge of POPIA as it applies to patient information
• Sound clinical judgement and ability to work calmly under pressure
• Up-to-date immunisations as required by occupational health policy
• Any checks required by law or the specific duties will be explained during the hiring process
• Computer literacy and experience with electronic health records

If most of these boxes are ticked, you are encouraged to put your name forward.