Occupational Health Nurse Practitioner (Cape Town)

Job opportunity

Corporate services● Human resources

Occupational health nurse practitioner

Basic salary: R532 737 TO R560 139 per annum ● Ref no: CS 193/25 ● Various

Requirements:  

• BTech in occupational health nursing
• Four (4) to five (5) years’ relevant experience in occupational health including experience doing audiometry, spirometry, vision testing and conducting medicals
• Certification in occupational health disciplines for audiometry and spirometry
• Strong knowledge of occupational health legislation and compliance requirements
• Registered with the South African Nursing Council (SANC) (Valid OH qualification must appear on SANC receipt)
• SASOHN registration as an Audiometrist
• Computer literacy
• Valid code B driver’s licence (advantageous) and reliable transport.

Key performance areas:  

• Perform medical surveillance and examinations to identify occupational health-related diseases within the City of Cape Town to ensure compliance with relevant OHS policies and related legislation
• Coordinate and perform risk-based pre-employment medical evaluations according to the employee job descriptions, job performance requirements and relevant legislation to determine employee suitability
• Perform specialised tests including vision testing, audiometry, spirometry and biological monitoring, in line with inherent job requirements of employees
• Coordinate, implement and maintain an audiometry programme as part of the hearing conservation programme
• Maintain accurate and confidential health records and information
• Coordinate ill-health incapacity case management in compliance with relevant legislation and policies
• Conduct onsite health risk assessments to establish an exposure profile and ensure adequate medical surveillance in compliance with the terms of relevant legislation
• Liaise with internal and external stakeholders to promote and provide occupational health services
• Identify and prioritise areas of research and participate in research programmes to keep abreast with the latest occupational health trends
• Supervise administrative and cleaning staff.

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

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 Closing date: 28 November 2025