Work-Force
Looking for your next move as a Occupational Health Practitioner in Johannesburg? A role has just opened that gives you real responsibility and a clear path forward in Gauteng.
About the Opportunity
An experienced Occupational Health Practitioner is needed to support operations in Johannesburg. The role forms part of how the business keeps its health jobs portfolio strong in Gauteng.
The role suits a candidate who values consistency and clear communication. The Johannesburg operation runs on accurate work, steady relationships and a genuine respect for the people in the 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 Johannesburg much easier.
Meet the Team
You will join a tight-knit, collaborative team that knows the health jobs side of the business inside out. The Johannesburg 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.
Line management is hands-on without being heavy. Expect regular one-to-ones, honest feedback and the support needed to do good work consistently.
A Typical Day
In addition, you start your shift with a thorough handover, picking up patient histories, treatment plans and any concerns from the previous team. The morning is paced but purposeful — vital signs, medication rounds, bedside conversations — and you’re constantly switching between clinical tasks and the very human work of reassuring patients and families. Multi-disciplinary rounds give you a chance to advocate for your patients, and by the time you hand over again, you have done meaningful work that makes a real difference to the people in your care.
Equally, the Johannesburg office buzzes through peak hours and settles into focused, productive lulls in between, giving you time to plan and reset before the next stretch of work.
Importantly, the rhythm rewards people who plan ahead but also pivot quickly when Gauteng operations throw up the unexpected.
Key Outputs
- Liaise with medical aids and process pre-authorisations where required
- Assist with admissions, discharges and patient transfers
- Maintain a clean, safe and welcoming clinical environment
- Support quality improvement audits and clinical governance reviews
- Monitor vital signs and escalate clinical concerns to the attending clinician
- Mentor student nurses and junior staff during their rotations
- Respond appropriately to medical emergencies and code calls
Essential Criteria
- BLS, ACLS or PALS certification where applicable to the role
- Demonstrated ability to work in multi-disciplinary teams
- Commitment to ongoing CPD and clinical learning
- 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 your CV speaks to the points above, this role is worth a closer look.