Job Ref #: A00700011B
Industry: Professional
Job Type: Permanent
Positions Available: 1

Job Description

Closing Date: 21 October 2026

Purpose:

We are seeking a highly clinical, meticulous, and experienced Occupational Health Specialist (Registered Occupational Health Nurse Practitioner / OHNP) to fill the role of Occupational Health Auditor & Consultant. This cross-sector position is responsible for auditing, designing, and optimizing Occupational Health Management Systems across both General Industry (manufacturing, chemical, logistics) and All Mining Environments (open-cast, deep underground, and processing plants) across South Africa.

The successful candidate will balance statutory auditing with strategic consulting - helping sites design compliant medical surveillance systems, conducting independent risk assessments, facilitating incident investigations related to occupational diseases, and evaluating clinical protocols against the South African Mine Health and Safety Act (MHSA) and Occupational Health and Safety Act (OHSA). All-commodity mining exposure is highly advantageous.

 

Responsibilities:

Occupational Health Compliance Auditing

• Conduct comprehensive occupational health audits across manufacturing, industrial, logistics, processing, and mining environments.
• Evaluate compliance with the Occupational Health and Safety Act (OHSA), Mine Health and Safety Act (MHSA), COIDA, and applicable regulatory requirements.
• Assess the effectiveness of Occupational Health Management Systems and associated clinical controls.
• Review site compliance against ISO 45001 requirements and recognised industry standards.
• Identify areas of non-conformance, improvement opportunities, and compliance risks.
• Compile detailed audit reports and monitor the close-out of corrective actions.

Occupational Health Management System Development

• Design, develop, implement, and continuously improve Occupational Health Management Systems.
• Develop occupational health policies, procedures, standards, and operational frameworks.
• Align organisational occupational health programmes with ISO 45001 and legislative requirements.
• Support clients with occupational health governance, compliance strategies, and system implementation.
• Assist organisations in establishing sustainable occupational health programmes and controls.
• Promote continuous improvement and best practice within occupational health management.

Medical Surveillance Programme Management

• Audit and evaluate occupational medical surveillance programmes for effectiveness and legal compliance.
• Review Occupational Risk Profiles (ORPs) and ensure alignment between workplace hazards and surveillance requirements.
• Evaluate biological monitoring programmes, audiometry, spirometry, vision screening, and related clinical assessments.
• Ensure medical surveillance protocols adequately address identified occupational exposures.
• Review fitness-for-work processes and occupational health programme effectiveness.
• Provide recommendations to improve employee health monitoring and risk management processes.

Health Risk Assessment Consulting

• Facilitate and participate in occupational Health Risk Assessments (HRAs).
• Assess chemical, biological, physical, ergonomic, and environmental health hazards.
• Evaluate employee exposure to dust, diesel particulate matter, noise, heat stress, vibration, hazardous chemicals, and other occupational hazards.
• Develop practical recommendations to reduce occupational health risks.
• Assist clients in implementing appropriate exposure monitoring and control measures.
• Support compliance with occupational hygiene and health management requirements.

Incident Investigation and Root Cause Analysis

• Lead investigations into occupational illnesses, health incidents, exposure events, and failures in occupational health controls.
• Apply recognised investigation methodologies such as ICAM, BowTie, or equivalent approaches.
• Identify root causes, contributing factors, and systemic weaknesses.
• Develop corrective and preventative action plans.
• Prepare investigation reports and communicate findings to relevant stakeholders.
• Support organisations in implementing sustainable corrective actions.

Stakeholder Management and Professional Consulting

• Build and maintain professional relationships with clients and key stakeholders.
• Provide specialist occupational health advice to management, Health and Safety Committees, and operational teams.
• Present audit findings, risk assessments, and compliance recommendations to senior stakeholders.
• Facilitate awareness sessions and competency-building initiatives where required.
• Collaborate with occupational hygiene, safety, environmental, and operational teams.
• Act as a trusted advisor on occupational health and compliance matters.

Reporting and Governance

• Compile occupational health audit reports, consulting reports, and compliance assessments.
• Develop occupational health performance reports and management summaries.
• Maintain accurate records of audits, investigations, risk assessments, and client engagements.
• Present findings to Executive Management, Health and Safety Committees, and regulatory stakeholders.
• Contribute to strategic planning and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Ensure all documentation is maintained in accordance with governance requirements and professional standards.

 

Job Requirements

Qualifications

• Degree or Diploma in General Nursing.
• Postgraduate Diploma, BTech, or equivalent qualification in Occupational Health Nursing Science.
• Registered with the South African Nursing Council (SANC).
• Additional qualifications in Occupational Hygiene, Safety Management, Risk Management, or related disciplines will be advantageous.

Professional Registrations

• Current registration with SANC as a Professional Nurse.
• Current registration with SASOHN (South African Society of Occupational Health Nursing Practitioners) as an Occupational Health Nurse Practitioner (OHNP).

Certifications

• ISO 45001 Lead Auditor Certification.
• Certified Audiometrist.
• Certified Spirometrist.
• Vision Screening and/or Dispensing qualification.
• Valid Dispensing Licence will be advantageous.
• Certification in recognised investigation methodologies such as ICAM, BowTie, or equivalent.
• Additional occupational health, risk management, or auditing certifications will be advantageous.

Experience

• Minimum 5–8 years' experience as an Occupational Health Nurse Practitioner.
• Proven experience conducting occupational health audits and compliance assessments.
• Experience developing and implementing Occupational Health Management Systems.
• Experience within both the South African mining and general industrial sectors.
• Exposure to underground, open-cast, processing, manufacturing, and logistics environments.
• Experience conducting health risk assessments and occupational health investigations.
• Experience presenting findings and recommendations to management and executive stakeholders.

Skills

• Strong auditing, analytical, and investigative skills.
• Excellent report-writing and documentation abilities.
• Strong communication, facilitation, and presentation skills.
• Excellent stakeholder engagement and relationship management skills.
• Ability to interpret legislation and regulatory requirements.
• Strong problem-solving and decision-making capabilities.
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite and occupational health reporting systems.

Knowledge

• Extensive knowledge of the Occupational Health and Safety Act (OHSA).
• Extensive knowledge of the Mine Health and Safety Act (MHSA).
• Strong understanding of the Compensation for Occupational Injuries and Diseases Act (COIDA).
• Knowledge of Department of Mineral Resources and Energy (DMRE) requirements.
• Understanding of occupational hygiene principles and workplace exposure monitoring.
• Knowledge of occupational disease management and medical surveillance programmes.
• Understanding of ISO 45001 Management Systems.
• Knowledge of occupational health risks associated with manufacturing and mining environments.
• Understanding of commodity-specific health risks including coal, gold, platinum, and iron ore operations.

Medical and Fitness Requirements

• Possession of, or ability to obtain, a valid Mine Medical Certificate of Fitness (Red Ticket).
• Physically fit to access industrial and mining environments.
• Comfortable working in confined spaces, at heights, and within operational environments.
• Ability to walk long distances and navigate uneven terrain when conducting site inspections.
• Ability to work in hot, humid, dusty, and physically demanding environments.
• Must meet occupational hearing, vision, and medical fitness requirements.

 

Other Requirements

• Valid driver's licence.
• Own reliable vehicle.
• Willingness to travel extensively across South Africa and neighbouring regions.
• Ability to work at remote mining operations when required.
• High degree of professional ethics and values aligned with:
  • Integrity
  • Courage
  • Care
  • Passion
  • Innovation
  • Accountability
• Preference will be given to Employment Equity candidates