Occupational Medical Practitioner

About the role

The Occupational Medical Practitioner will provide strategic leadership for occupational health across multiple operations, ensuring compliance with South African health and safety legislation and delivering high‑quality clinical care.

Key responsibilities

• Lead the implementation and continuous improvement of the Glencere Health Strategy.
• Assume legal accountability as the appointed Occupational Medical Practitioner under MHSA and OHSA.
• Oversee all medical facilities, maintaining clinical standards, governance and regulatory compliance.
• Lead multidisciplinary teams, including clinic staff and junior OMPs.
• Drive health‑risk management programmes, integrating occupational hygiene, medical surveillance and operational risk.
• Ensure effective medical surveillance systems and fitness‑for‑work decision‑making.
• Manage occupational injuries, diseases, disability and rehabilitation processes.
• Provide expert input into emergency preparedness and crisis response.
• Engage with regulators and stakeholders, maintaining audit readiness.
• Deliver data‑driven insights and reporting to executive leadership.

Required profile

• MBChB or equivalent (HPCSA recognised) and a postgraduate diploma in Occupational Health.
• Registered Medical Practitioner with HPCSA.
• Minimum 10 years’ experience in occupational medicine, preferably in mining, smelting or heavy‑industry environments.
• Proven experience leading occupational health functions and managing medical facilities.
• Strong track record of regulatory engagement and legal compliance oversight.
• Advanced knowledge of MHSA, OHSA, COIDA, ODMWA and related legislation.
• High ethical standards and sound clinical judgement.

Required skills

• Occupational Medicine
• Medical Surveillance
• Regulatory Compliance