DISCOVER A BRIGHTER FUTURE:

At South32, we’re meeting the challenge of enabling a sustainable future through our focus on responsibly producing commodities critical for a low-carbon world.

As a collaborative, caring and inclusive company, there’s no better place to make a genuine difference. Together we’re making a positive, global impact that has the potential to change lives. 

Whatever career path you choose, we’ll support you every step of the way to learn, grow and succeed. So, join us, step towards a brighter future and leave your legacy. 

 

ABOUT HMM

Hotazel Manganese Mines (HMM) is made up of two Manganese mines Mamatwan and Wessels. Both operations are located in the Kalahari Basin, home to 80 per cent of the world’s manganese reserves.

 

WHAT SOUTH32 OFFER:

Annual short-term incentive bonus that recognizes both your individual performance and the overall success of the business.

Eligible employees will receive an employer contribution towards the company-elected retirement fund. 

South 32 will support assistance for part-time studies aligned to role requirements and business needs at accredited institutions to eligible employees.

 

ABOUT THE ROLE:

This role is a permanent full-time position.

 

As an occupational medical practitioner, you will be responsible to perform occupational medical duties of an Occupational Medical Practitioner (OMP) as required by the Mine Health and Safety Act (29 of 1996) associated with the effective operation of the South32 HMM clinic. To advise on workplace health and safety issues and recommend measures to prevent injuries and illnesses. Maintain accurate and up-to-date medical records for all employees.

Other key responsibilities include, but aren’t limited to:

•Determine a risk based medical surveillance and fitness to work programme; •Ill health and Occupational Disease Management •Emergency Medical Care; •Provide occupational medical and health advisory management and health education; •Legislative compliance, policy development and implementation; •Emergency care experience. •Plan and execute a risk base Biological Monitoring Programme. •Plan and execute an effective Epidemic and Pandemic management programme.

 

ABOUT YOU:

You will have experience and demonstrate capability in the following:

•Must have a minimum of 5 years’ experience as a registered Occupational Medical Practitioner in the mining industry; •3 years’ work experience in managing incapacity and disability cases and other occupational health related matters such as medical surveillance programs; •Experience in biological monitoring programs;

 

Qualifications for this role are:

•MBChB qualification recognized by the Health Professional Council of South Africa (HPCSA); •Occupational Medicine qualification recognized by the Health Professional Council of South Africa (HPCSA).

 

South32 is committed to building and maintaining an inclusive and diverse workforce that reflects the communities in which we operate.  We provide a recruitment process that is fair, equitable and accessible for all and we encourage candidates from all backgrounds to apply. 

 

Please apply online by entering the preferred position reference number on our website http://careers.south32.net

This advertisement will close on 5 February 2024