Head: Occupational Health

Corporate services ● Human resources

Head: Occupational health

TCOE salary commencing from R1 411 278 PER annum ● Ref no: CS 52/25

 

Requirements:  

• Qualified as a Medical practitioner (M.B. Ch.B)
• Valid registration with the HPCSA
• Degree in Occupational medicine (M.Med.)
• Five (5) years’ experience in an occupational health setting of which at least two (2) years must be in a managerial setting
• Knowledge of the relevant acts and regulations pertaining to the job. 

Key performance areas: 

• Manage the provision and strategic planning of an efficient occupational health service for the City of Cape Town’s staff
• Research and investigate new trends and ensure resource planning for preventative interventions using analysed statistical information
• Coordinate key projects in support of the branch programmes
• Develop and review a 2-yearly health risk profile for each department where applicable
• Manage operations through the coordination, scheduling and implementation of activities through the assistance of the OMPs and OHPs
• Plan, develop coordinate, monitor and audit the delivery of occupational health (OH) services to the City of Cape Town in liaison with the manager: Occupational health and safety
• Implement operational plans at the various occupational health clinics and regularly assess performance of OH divisions
• Assess resource requirements within each OH Clinic and manage staff performance, productivity and discipline/skills development within the branch
• Ensure financial management through preparation of capital and operating estimates and control expenditure against approved budget allocations for the division
• Coordinate and communicate audit findings and forensic matters and manage recommendations
• Build and maintain relationships with key stakeholders and service providers
• Manage and coordinate information flow within the branch
• Submit regular/periodic reports on activities and trends in occupational health.

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: 9 May 2025 

• 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 25 Apr 14:22, Closing date 24 Jun