Rendering of Medical Surveillance (3years)
Tender Information
- Tender Title: Registered Occupational Health Medical Practitioner for Rendering of Medical Surveillance for the Municipality for a Period of Three Years
- Tender Number: TLM/RFP001/2026/2027
- Tender Type: Request for Bid (Open Tender)
- Department/Municipality: Tokologo Local Municipality
- Province: Free State
- Project Locations: Boshof, Dealesville, and Hertzogville
- Tender Category: Medical Services; Occupational Health and Safety; Professional Services
- Contract Duration: Three (3) Years
- Closing Date: 3 August 2026 at 10:00
Tender Overview
Tokologo Local Municipality invites qualified Registered Occupational Health Medical Practitioners to submit bids for the provision of medical surveillance services for municipal employees over a period of three years. The successful service provider will conduct occupational health assessments, monitor employee health, and ensure compliance with the Occupational Health and Safety Act and other relevant legislation.
Tender Objective
The objective of this tender is to appoint a qualified Occupational Health Medical Practitioner to:
- Conduct occupational medical surveillance for municipal employees.
- Promote employee health, safety, and wellbeing.
- Prevent occupational diseases and work-related injuries.
- Ensure compliance with occupational health legislation.
- Provide professional medical advice and recommendations to the municipality.
Scope of Work
The appointed service provider will be responsible for:
Medical Surveillance Services
- Conduct occupational health assessments for all municipal employees.
- Perform annual medical examinations and health surveillance.
- Review employee medical records and occupational health questionnaires.
- Conduct physiological and clinical assessments.
- Provide occupational health consultations.
Medical Testing
The practitioner must conduct and interpret relevant occupational health tests, including:
- Audiometry (hearing tests)
- Spirometry (lung function tests)
- Vision screening
- General medical examinations
- Other occupational health assessments as required
Reporting
- Prepare detailed medical surveillance reports.
- Submit findings and recommendations within 14 days after each assessment.
- Maintain confidential employee medical records.
Service Delivery
- Provide all required medical equipment.
- Maintain and calibrate occupational health assessment equipment.
- Deliver services at municipal facilities or through mobile clinics.
- Travel to Boshof, Dealesville, Hertzogville, and other designated municipal sites.
- Provide emergency occupational health consultations where required.
Minimum Requirements
Interested bidders must have:
- A Medical Degree (MBChB).
- A Bachelor’s Degree or BTech in Occupational Health and Safety.
- A minimum of 3–5 years’ experience in Occupational Health.
- Experience providing occupational health services to at least three institutions.
- Registration with the Health Professions Council of South Africa (HPCSA).
- Registration with the South African Society of Occupational Medicine (SASOM) will be an added advantage.
Technical Requirements
The successful bidder must demonstrate the ability to:
- Conduct comprehensive occupational health assessments.
- Operate and maintain occupational health testing equipment.
- Provide audiometry, spirometry, vision screening, and related examinations.
- Submit detailed reports within prescribed timeframes.
- Operate mobile occupational health services where required.
- Respond to emergency consultations.
- Travel throughout the municipality to deliver services.
Required Competencies
Successful bidders should demonstrate:
- Extensive occupational health expertise.
- Strong knowledge of occupational health legislation and regulations.
- Excellent medical assessment and diagnostic skills.
- Strong report writing and communication abilities.
- Ability to work independently and manage multiple assessment sites.
- Professionalism, confidentiality, and ethical conduct.
- Competence in operating occupational health equipment.
Briefing Session
- Briefing Session: No
- Compulsory: No
Enquiries
- Contact Person: Kediemetse Mokomela
- Telephone: 053 541 0014
- Email: kediemetse.mokomela@tokologolm.gov.za