Occupational Medical Practitioner

Requirements:  

• MBChB degree with a postgraduate diploma in Occupational Medicine/Occupational Health
• Minimum of five (5) years’ experience in occupational health coupled with supervisory experience
• Computer literacy
• Valid Code B driver’s licence
• Strong knowledge of occupational health legislation and compliance requirements
• Registered with the HPCSA (Health Professions Council of South Africa) and affiliated professional bodies. 

Key performance areas:

• Develop risk-based medical surveillance programmes
• Conduct medical surveillance programmes to assess fitness for work
• Perform pre-placement medicals, driver’s medicals, and interpret results of specialist tests including, but not limited to audiometry spirometry, biological monitoring, and immunity studies
• Perform medical assessments of alternative personal protective equipment
• Perform ill health incapacity case management, and develop referral systems for functional capacity evaluations and specialist assessments
• Provide medical opinion validity of additional sick leave applications
• Manage cases of occupational diseases in line with the COID Act, and ensure the use of appropriate resources in compliance with regulatory requirements
• Contribute to the development of occupational health policies, protocols, and Standard Operating Procedures
• Supervise and support clinic staff, ensuring high-quality service delivery
• Conduct research on developments within the field of occupational health, medical impairments, and related health conditions to inform best practices
• Provide occupational health related advisory services
• Conduct and evaluate Health Risk Assessments (HRAs) and recommend interventions to mitigate workplace risks
• Collaborate with Safety, Hygiene, and Employee Wellness teams to ensure compliance with the OHS Act.

Please apply online at www.capetown.gov.za/careers (external applicants) or via the SAP Portal (internal applicants) unless otherwise stated.

By submitting your application for a position at the City of Cape Town, you are consenting to the use of your personal information provided as part of your application and/or Recruitment process for Recruitment and Selection purposes. In addition, you may be required to undergo, including but not limited to, Criminal and Security Checks, Personal Verification, and Lifestyle Audits, throughout your recruitment process and/or subsequent employment. 

Closing date: 8 May 2026 

• Please quote the reference number of the vacancy in all communications.
• Certified copies of qualifications must be available on request.
• Copies of supporting documents will not be returned.
• Kindly note that applications will not be acknowledged in writing.
• Visit our website at www.capetown.gov.za/careers
• No late applications will be considered.
• If no notification of appointment is received within three (3) months of the closing date, please accept that your application was unsuccessful.

Posted on 21 Apr 16:14, Closing date 8 May