South Deep is recruiting!
This is an opportunity to bring your expertise to a dynamic and engaged team of professionals, working together to become the beacon of pride for our people, our communities, our stakeholders, and our shareholders.
At South Deep, we value each person’s individual and collective contribution and support your ongoing development, helping you to achieve your career and our business aspirations.
POSITION: Senior Occupational Nurse
JOB GRADING: C-Upper
DEPARTMENT: Health & Environmental
SITE: South Deep Gold Mine
The Senior Occupational Nurse supervises occupational health services, ensuring compliance with MHSA and company policies. The incumbent will oversee medical surveillance, monitor and refer occupational illnesses, support IOD case management and ensure regulatory reporting. The role also leads wellness initiatives and responds to health emergencies as required.
Minimum Requirements:
- Grade 12 or equivalent
- NQF Level 5 Diploma in General Nursing, HIV and TB Management
- NQF Level 6 Post Basic Diploma in Occupational Health
- Registered as an Occupational Health Nurse Practitioner with the SANC
- Minimum 7 years’ experience in Occupational Health within a mining environment
- Be declared medically fit for the position and environment, as determined by a risk-based medical examination at the Gold Fields Occupational Health Centre and pass a Heat Tolerance Screening test, and such other tests as may be required to assess the applicant’s suitability for employment
Key Competencies:
- Proven safety leadership capability with established safety campaign delivery record
- Accomplished frontline team and people leader with advanced inter and intra-team collaboration
- Effective communicator with sound spoken and written English communication skills
- Ability to apply initiative, be a self-starter and work independently
- Skilled in short- and long-term planning within the Occupational Health processes
- Understanding and application of the relevant regulatory frameworks and requirements
- Computer proficiency in the application of integrated health management systems and Microsoft Office Suite
Duties and Responsibilities:
- Ensure the Health and Safety of self and team members by applying relevant standards and procedures in the planning and execution of operational activities
- Contribute to the culture of Zero Harm by participating in and contributing to operational safety campaigns, applying relevant legislative, operational and safe work standards and regulations and, instituting and monitoring appropriate remedial actions as required
- Actively support the company’s strategies and initiatives to promote a respectful, diverse and inclusive workplace culture
- Provide direction and oversight over assigned occupational health services, ensuring alignment and compliance with Mine Health and Safety Act (MHSA), policies and legal requirements
- Coordinate and collaborate with team, mine departments, health professionals and external medical service providers to ensure comprehensive occupational health support
- Oversee and manage medical surveillance programmes, including pre-placement, periodic, and exit medical assessments, ensuring compliance with MHSA regulations
- Monitor and identify potential occupational illnesses such as silicosis, noise-induced hearing loss (NIHL), tuberculosis (TB), and heat stress-related conditions and refer cases to medical practitioners for further evaluation
- Supervise and ensure the accuracy of medical examinations, including spirometry, audiometry, vision screening, and biological monitoring
- Enforce occupational health standards and policies in compliance with legal and corporate governance frameworks
- Ensure timely reporting and submission of occupational health statistics to regulatory authorities
- Coordinate and support the management of injuries on duty (IODs), including first aid, referrals, and return-to-work medical evaluations
- Lead and participate in wellness and health promotion initiatives to improve workforce well-being, such as TB, HIV/AIDS, and chronic disease management programmes
- Remain prepared for any occupational health emergencies, such as heat-related illness, gas inhalation, and medical evacuations
Closing Date: 11 June 2025
Please note that the Gold Fields code of conduct strictly prohibits the exchange of any payment as part of its recruitment process.
Should you require any assistance or have any challenges in applying for a position, please contact the Recruitment hub on 011 411 1387
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