Inspector: Occupational Medicine Internship
Department Of Mineral And Petroleum Resources Vacaies From Dpsa
- Location
- Welkom, Free State
- Salary (as advertised)
- R932 292 per year
- Minimum qualification
- Diploma
- Closing date
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In brief
Overview This role is for an Inspector: Occupational Medicine (Ref No: 0103) within the Department Of Mineral And Petroleum Resources Vacaies From Dpsa. The position is based in the Free State Region, Welkom, and offers an all-inclusive annual salary of R932,292 (Level 11). The role involves overseeing occupational medicine within mining and related industries. What you will do * Conduct and report on underground and surface audits and inspections related to medical surveillance and other occupational medicine matters in mines, taking enforcement action where necessary. * Investigate and report on mine-related diseases, contraventions, and complaints, and analyze regional mine disease trends to identify high-risk operations for appropriate action. * Investigate, consult, and provide input on Mine Closures, Prospecting Rights, Mining Rights and permits, EMPS’s, and township development. * Contribute to regional reports, revisions of medical regulations, guidelines, and standards, and applications for exemptions, permissions, and approvals concerning occupational medicine. Requirements (from the original advert) * A Bachelor of Nursing Science (B Cur) / National Diploma, B Tech Occupational Health Nursing (NQF Level 6) * Valid registration with the South African Nursing Council (SANC) * Minimum of 3 years’ experience in Occupational Medicine/ Health * Valid Driver’s License * **Knowledge of:** * Sound knowledge of both occupational Medical and Nursing discipline * Understanding of MHSA & Regulations and directives * Understanding general mining practices and occupational health risks associated with them * Knowledge of petrochemical industry, diving and equipment * Knowledge of offshore oil exploration and diving industry * **Skills:** * Ability to apply knowledge * Researching skills * Good Communicator * Good investigating skills * Computer literate * **Thinking Demands:** * Ability to recognise and respond to Health and Safety hazards/risks * Ability to apply MHSA * Dedicated, hardworking, loyal, and conscientious * Well experienced in Occupational Health on mines and industry * Sound temperament Who should apply Candidates with a Bachelor of Nursing Science (B Cur) / National Diploma, B Tech Occupational Health Nursing (NQF Level 6) and valid SANC registration, coupled with a minimum of 3 years’ experience in Occupational Medicine/ Health and a valid Driver’s License. The ideal candidate will possess sound knowledge of occupational medicine, nursing discipline, MHSA, general mining practices, petrochemical industry, diving, and offshore oil exploration. They should have strong research, communication, investigating, and computer literacy skills, along with the ability to recognise and respond to health and safety risks, apply MHSA, and demonstrate dedication, hard work, loyalty, conscientiousness, and a sound temperament. Indian, Coloured, or white female applicants are particularly encouraged to apply. Deadline Not specified Reference Original posting: https://www.govpage.co.za/vacancies/department-of-mineral-and-petroleum-resources-vacaies-from-dpsa-circular-40-of-2026#spani-ref-0103 Source: govpage
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