Occupational Health Nurse (Fixed‑Term)

About the role

The Occupational Health Nurse will join the Khumani Clinic team in the Northern Cape, delivering high‑quality primary and occupational health services to mining employees. This fixed‑term role reports to the Unit Manager and supports the clinic’s mission to maintain a safe and healthy work environment.

Key responsibilities

• Maintain and develop the occupational health programme, monitoring physical, psychological and social well‑being of workers.
• Conduct ongoing health surveillance in line with Mine COps and DMRE regulations.
• Provide clinical services, including dispensing medication, multi‑drug testing, audiometry, spirometry and vision assessments.
• Prepare reports for COID Act compliance and support internal and external audits (ISO 9001, ISO 45001, SANS 16001).
• Manage budgetary aspects and ensure smooth administration of clinic operations.

Required profile

• General Nursing qualification plus Occupational Health Nursing certification.
• B Tech or Diploma with 2‑3 years post‑graduation experience in a mining environment.
• Current registration with the South African Nursing Council (SANC) showing the occupational health qualification.
• Strong knowledge of occupational and primary health care services.
• Good communication, teamwork and customer‑oriented attitude.

Required skills

• Certificate in dispensing medication.
• Certification for multi‑drug testing.
• Certification in audiometry, spirometry and vision testing.
• Computer literacy with Microsoft Office.
• Experience with COID Act reporting and administration.