Job Details: Occupational Health Practitioner
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Job Title: Occupational Health Practitioner
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Company: Pick n Pay Retailers (Pty) Ltd
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Location: Free State
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Employment Type: Permanent
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Work Schedule: Full Time
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Industry: FMCG / Retail / Distribution & Logistics
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Date Published: 3 days ago
Role Summary
Responsible for maintaining and monitoring occupational health and safety standards in compliance with company policies, the OHS Act, COID Act, and related legislation.
Provides occupational health, safety, and nursing services across stores.
Involves extensive local travel, home visits, and handling confidential medical information.
Minimum Requirements
Qualifications
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Diploma in Occupational Health and Safety or a related field
Experience
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2–3 years’ experience in Occupational Health and Safety (preferred)
Advantageous Qualification
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Advanced OHS Act Certificate (NOSA)
Knowledge
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Thorough knowledge of:
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OHS Act
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COID Act
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Occupational health and safety regulations
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Key Responsibilities
1. Occupational Health & Safety
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Ensure compliance with OHS legislation and reduce Injuries on Duty (IODs)
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Identify and report health and safety risks during store visits
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Analyse and verify IOD reports and injury trends
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Investigate recurring incidents and recommend corrective actions
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Compile and submit monthly incident and safety statistics
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Advise on procedures following fatalities (employee or customer)
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Monitor first aid compliance, medical waste removal, and risk assessments
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Participate as a non-voting member of Health & Safety Committees
2. Occupational Nursing
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Coordinate baseline, exit, and executive medical examinations
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Provide first aid and manage minor workplace injuries
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Respond to customer medical emergencies
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Assess and support employees with occupational or primary healthcare needs
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Advise management on employee medical and occupational health matters
3. Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)
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Facilitate HIV/AIDS programmes including VCT and awareness training
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Coordinate Peer Educator and management training initiatives
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Support employees with chronic or serious medical conditions
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Manage health-related absenteeism cases
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Respond to trauma incidents and arrange trauma counselling
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Promote wellness initiatives and First Aid training
4. Administration
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Compile and submit monthly Occupational Health Practitioner reports
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Assist with disability, salary continuation, and UIF applications
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Coordinate medical appointments for disability assessments
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Maintain accurate, confidential medical records
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Monitor OHP budget expenditure
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Ensure compliant disposal of medical waste
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Schedule and document store visits
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Assist with public liability claim documentation
Core Competencies
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Strong attention to detail
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Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
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High standard of quality and compliance control
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Customer- and service-oriented mindset
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Ability to influence and advise stakeholders
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People-focused and empathetic approach
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Emotional resilience and ability to work under pressure
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Strong technical knowledge in occupational health and safety