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A vacancy has been confirmed for a Occupational Health Practitioner based in Calvinia, Northern Cape. The successful candidate will join an established team within the health jobs function.
About This Position
This Occupational Health Practitioner role sits within the health jobs function in Calvinia. It offers a defined scope, clear measures of success, and the support of an experienced team across Northern Cape.
The role suits a candidate who values consistency and clear communication. The Calvinia operation runs on accurate work, steady relationships and a genuine respect for the people in the team.
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 Northern Cape is consistently high and consistently fair.
Meet the Team
Equally, the team you will be working with is fast-paced and energetic. Things move quickly across the Calvinia office, and the people who thrive here are the ones who plan ahead, communicate openly and pick up the slack when Northern 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.
In addition, the team mix in Calvinia reflects a balance of experienced operators and emerging talent, with deliberate space for diverse voices and backgrounds.
Working in Calvinia
Equally, the role is based in Calvinia, within the Upington solar corridor. Public transport links and parking are within easy reach, making the daily commute manageable for candidates living across Calvinia and the broader Northern Cape region.
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 Calvinia.
If you are relocating, the team can share practical pointers on neighbourhoods, transport and the typical pace of life in Calvinia, Northern Cape.
The Environment
Equally, 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 Calvinia site adheres to the standards expected of a responsible South African employer.
Notably, 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.
What You’ll Be Doing
- Respond appropriately to medical emergencies and code calls
- Maintain a clean, safe and welcoming clinical environment
- Mentor student nurses and junior staff during their rotations
- Support infection prevention and control protocols across the unit
- Maintain accurate clinical records in line with SANC and POPIA
- Participate in multi-disciplinary ward rounds and care planning
- Monitor vital signs and escalate clinical concerns to the attending clinician
- Educate patients and families on treatment plans and self-care
Minimum Requirements
- Computer literacy and experience with electronic health records
- BLS, ACLS or PALS certification where applicable to the role
- Up-to-date immunisations as required by occupational health policy
- Willingness to work shifts, weekends and public holidays as required
- Sound clinical judgement and ability to work calmly under pressure
- Strong infection prevention and control awareness
- Demonstrated ability to work in multi-disciplinary teams
Crucially, if your CV speaks to the points above, this role is worth a closer look.