Passenger Rail Agency of South Africa (PRASA) invites qualified candidates to apply for the position of Occupational Health Practitioner.
Join the Gauteng Region team and contribute to safer, healthier workplaces.
A dynamic environment awaits, offering professional growth and impactful service.
Submit updated CVs and certified qualifications by 3 September 2025.
Become part of a team committed to excellence and employee wellbeing.
Drive workplace health and safety forward alongside passionate professionals.

JOB TITLE: OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH PRACTITIONER X3
LOCATION: METRORAIL GAUTENG REGION
SALARY GROUP: JUNIOR OFFICIAL
REFERENCE: R&S/GAU/RISK/OHN/294/08/25
DEPARTMENT: RISK MANAGEMENT

DEPARTMENTAL MISSION
To be responsible for the design, implementation, maintenance, and management of the Occupational Health Program. The incumbent will be responsible for the overall implementation of strategies aimed at minimizing occupational health risks with a focus on management of cost, resources and effective management of people.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

• Matric/Grade 12 Certificate
• Diploma in General Nursing, Psychiatry, Community Nursing and Midwifery
• B Tech in Occupational Health
• Valid Driver’s license
• Current and valid registration with South African Nursing Council with Occupational Health registered as an additional qualification
• Professional Indemnity Cover
• Current and valid registration with SASOHN as a member
• Certificates in Audiometry and Spirometry
• Valid registration with SASOHN as an Audiometrist
• Dispensing license

EXPERIENCE

• 3 years’ experience in occupational health

ADDED ADVANTAGE

• Certificate in HIV/AIDS counselling and testing
• Certificate in Primary Health Care and Family Planning will be a plus

KEY PERFORMANCE AREAS (KPAs):

• Health risk analysis
• Respond to medical emergencies
• Compliance with all applicable legislation within the scope of occupational health and those that are in line with Railway requirements
• Accurate document and records management to ensure confidentiality, continuity, accessibility, and legibility
• Compliance with all Metrorail/PRASA policies and procedures
• Analysis and monitoring of occupational health exposure trends and development of recommendations and controls to reduce such exposures
• Involvement in design and implementation of health promotion activities including Health Awareness Days, management of IOD’s, strategies to minimize claims, depot visits, etc.
• Participating in internal and external audits
• Medical surveillance – Pre-employment, pre-placement, periodic, exit, post incident medicals and transfer medicals
• Refer all Primary Health Care cases to the hospital or local clinic
• Have knowledge on HIV/AIDS and chronic illness management including follow-up, counselling, ARV dispensing/arrangement, etc.

TRAINING & KNOWLEDGE SKILLS:

• Occupational health risk assessments
• Occupational hygiene knowledge and interpretation
• Understanding of different cultures
• Medical instrumentation/equipment
• OSH Act 85/93 and Health Act 63/77
• Information Systems
• COID Act 130/93
• LRA Act 66/96
• Medicines & Related Substances Act 101/65, Pharmacy Act 53/74
• Applicable and relevant standards and business systems
• HIV/AIDS counselling and testing
• Render Primary Health Care (if required)
• Maintain accurate employee records
• Execute duties and functions within job competencies and scope of practice

COMMUNICATION:

• Analytical ability
• Read and interpret trends
• Report writing
• Literacy skills
• Influencing behavior
• Presentation
• Coaching
• Administration
• Filing
• Time management
• Computer literate

BEHAVIORAL ATTRIBUTES:

• Inquisitive
• Broad minded
• Structured
• Deductive and inductive reasoning
• Willing to help
• Analytical
• Confidential
• Attention to detail
• Sense of urgency
• Calm and patient
• Ethical
• Pro-active
• Ability to work independently

Please apply by emailing your updated CV and certified copies of your qualifications to [email protected]

CLOSING DATE: 3 SEPTEMBER 2025

Should you not hear from us within three (3) months from the closing date, please consider your application unsuccessful.

As per PRASA Employment Equity Plan, this position is earmarked as follows:

	MALE	FEMALE
African	X
Indian	X
Colored	X
White	X
African		X
Indian		X
Colored		X
White		X