Occupational Medical Practitioner

About the role

The Occupational Medical Practitioner will deliver clinical occupational health services at Valterra Platinum’s Mototolo site. Reporting to the Senior Occupational Medical Practitioner, you will ensure medical decisions are evidence‑based, legally defensible and aligned with company standards.

Key responsibilities

• Create a safety culture through risk‑based, legally compliant occupational medical processes that support zero‑harm objectives.
• Provide occupational medical services in line with Valterra Platinum standards, approved procedures, legislation and professional ethics.
• Maintain clinical governance by ensuring occupational medical decisions are properly documented and evidence‑based.
• Support trauma and emergency medical care at site level, including post‑incident assessment, referral, follow‑up and return‑to‑work decisions.
• Collaborate with the Wellbeing Portfolio on communicable disease, non‑communicable disease and mental health matters affecting medical fitness.

Required profile

• Medical degree (MBBS or equivalent) with registration to practice.
• Experience in occupational medicine and clinical occupational health services.
• Knowledge of occupational health legislation and regulatory requirements.
• Ability to provide clinical governance and ensure evidence‑based medical decisions.
• Experience supporting trauma and emergency medical care in an industrial setting.

Required skills