Occupational Health Practitioner

The organisation is recruiting a Occupational Health Practitioner for its Harrismith operation. The role forms part of a wider health jobs portfolio across Free State.

About the Opportunity

Equally, the Occupational Health Practitioner position is part of an ongoing recruitment drive across Free State. The brief has been shaped carefully, with a focus on delivery in Harrismith and across the health jobs space.

In addition, the organisation keeps reporting lines clean and expectations realistic. Performance is measured against a small, agreed set of metrics, and there are no surprise yardsticks for the Occupational Health Practitioner taking on this position.

Quality is everyone's job. Whether the Occupational Health Practitioner is processing a transaction, supporting a colleague or handling a customer query, the standard expected in Free State is consistently high and consistently fair.

Where You'll Work

Equally, the environment is clinical, regulated and patient-centred. Shift work, infection control protocols and clear scope-of-practice boundaries are part of every working day.

A respectful, professional environment is the standard in Free State. Bullying, harassment and unfair conduct have no place here, and managers are trained to act decisively when concerns are raised.

Beyond that, the working environment is set up to give the team the focus needed for deeper work, while keeping collaboration and quick problem-solving close at hand.

About Harrismith

In addition, the role is based in Harrismith, close to the Bloemfontein judicial hub. Public transport links and parking are within easy reach, making the daily commute manageable for candidates living across Harrismith and the broader Free State region.

Accessibility is taken seriously: where the role allows, the team works toward a balance of in-office presence and flexibility for candidates based in and around Harrismith.

Many candidates already living within reach of Harrismith cite the location as one of the role's quiet wins, with shorter commutes and a real sense of being plugged into the local Free State economy.

Why Join Us

Few roles let you see the impact of your work as quickly as this one. Every shift, project and decision in Harrismith contributes to real outcomes for clients and colleagues across the health jobs space in Free State.

Practically speaking, the company reinvests in its people: paid training, internal moves and the chance to take on bigger projects are all part of how careers in Harrismith keep progressing.

Benefits are clear and consistent. Beyond the package on offer, the role includes the supports you would expect from an established South African employer in Free State.

Your Role

• Provide compassionate, patient-centred care in line with scope of practice
• Administer prescribed medications and document treatments accurately
• Maintain accurate clinical records in line with SANC and POPIA
• Monitor vital signs and escalate clinical concerns to the attending clinician
• Participate in multi-disciplinary ward rounds and care planning
• Liaise with medical aids and process pre-authorisations where required

Minimum Requirements

• Strong infection prevention and control awareness
• Strong patient-centred communication and interpersonal skills
• Relevant clinical qualification from a recognised institution
• Commitment to ongoing CPD and clinical learning
• Proven clinical experience appropriate to the level advertised
• Clear criminal record verified through approved screening

If your CV speaks to the points above, this role is worth a closer look.