Occupational Health Practitioner

Westfalia Fruit is a leading multinational supplier of fresh fruit and related value-added products to global markets. Through our vertically-integrated supply chain we grow, source, ripen, pack, process and market quality avocadoes & fresh produce – 365 days a year & across the globe.

With the largest avocado-growing footprint in the world, we are recognised as the leading avocado experts and considered as the supplier of choice to both retail & wholesale customers whom we serve from sales offices in the UK, Europe, North America, Latin America & Southern Africa.

Occupational Health Practitioner

Requirements

Key Responsibilities

Primary Health Care

• Diagnose and treat work-related and non-work-related conditions.
• Coordinate chronic disease management.
• Manage incapacity and disability cases and escalate IODs appropriately
• Responsible for stock management

Occupational Health and Safety

• Conduct medical surveillance with accordance to medical surveillance program and matrix.
• Identify and manage workplace hazards.
• Coordinate Health Risk Assessments and support compliance with hearing conservation and health programs.
• Facilitate internal first aid training and replenishment of first aid box.
• Plan and support health awareness campaigns and peer educator training.

Emergency Care & Management

• Attend to first aid and medical emergencies promptly.
• Ensure emergency equipment and supplies are maintained.
• Report and manage IOD-related incidents effectively.

Administrative

• Maintain accurate patient records and reports (monthly/quarterly).
• Manage medical inventory and equipment calibration.
• Perform audits, inspections, and follow-up on findings.

Personal Development

• Participate in training and continuous professional development aligned with a personal development plan.

Education

• Diploma or Degree in Nursing Sciences (required)
• B.Tech in Occupational Health Nursing (required)
• Valid SANC registration (required)
• Certificates in Audiometry, Spirometry, Vision Screening, HCT (advantageous)
• Dispensing License (required)
• SAMTRAC or similar occupational safety qualification (advantageous)
• Valid Driver’s License (advantageous)

Experience

• Minimum of 2 years general nursing experience and 1 year occupational health nursing experience
• Experience in occupational health services is highly beneficial

Behavioural Competencies

Knowledge:

• Understanding of OHS Act, COID Act, BCEA and POPIA
• Workplace hazards, illness and injury management
• Occupational health regulations and safe work procedures

Skills:

• Advanced computer literacy
• Critical thinking and time management
• Strong interpersonal and communication abilities
• Multitasking and presentation skills
• High attention to patient confidentiality
• Ability to lead, coordinate and work under pressure

Attitudes/Behaviours:

• Team player with a professional work ethic
• Compassionate, empathetic and flexible
• Strong sense of urgency and commitment to continuous improvement

Benefits

The Company offers a Total Guaranteed Remuneration Package, which comprises a provident fund, insured benefits, medical aid, and an option to structure an annual bonus.

Closing date for applications will be 21 July 2026

NB: Should you not receive correspondence 21 August 2026, please regard your application as being unsuccessful.