Senior Occupational Health Nurse Prof Occupational Health
Listing reference: eskom_004491
Listing status: Online
Apply by: 1 May 2026
Position summary
Industry: Electricity, Energy & Water Supply
Job category: Other: Health, Fitness, Medical and Optometry
Location: Witbank
Contract: Permanent
Remuneration: Market Related
EE position: No
Introduction
To provide a comprehensive occupational health and primary health service according to Eskom`s health policies,
procedures and other regularity requirements including the Occupational Health and Safety Act, No 85 of 1993.
Position: Senior Occupational Health Nurse Prof Occupational Health: Position/Task Grade: P14: Department: Human Resources: Business Unit: Duvha Power Station: Location: Mpumalanga
Job description
Competencies Required (includes internal training):
Behavioural:
Behavioural:
- Integrity
- Honesty
- Trustworthiness
- Professionalism
Leadership:
- Live the Eskom vision
- Grow people
- Ignite passion
- Promote teamwork
- Encourage the right behaviour
- Promote open and transparent communication
Skills:
- Communication, negotiation, presentation, and facilitation
- Excellent written communication
- Management and execution of large-scale projects
- Computer literate
- Conflict management and resolution
- Problem solving
- Analytical
- Referral management
- People management
Knowledge:
- Relevant labour and health legislation e.g., Occupational Health & Safety Act, 85 of 1993.
- Understanding the health care system and the operational unit environment (business unit where
clinic is based) in which service is provided (e.g., health care delivery models in the province). - Good understanding of clients/customers in the business unit.
- Advance practical knowledge of primary health care.
- Good understanding of Eskom policies, procedures, Eskom Stated Benefits, Eskom Pension and
- Provident Fund (EPPF), employment equity classification (persons with disabilities) and social
claims Compensation for Occupational Injuries and Diseases Act (COIDA). - Good understanding of Public Finance Management Act (PFMA).
- Advance knowledge of Systems, Applications, and Products (SAP) Environmental, Health and
Safety (EHS). - Lifestyle management including human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) /acquired immunodeficiency
syndrome (AIDS) and Tuberculosis (TB) in the workplace. - Management of sickness, absenteeism, and medically incapacitated employees.
- Management of wellness service provider contracts, including eligibility requirements,
performance, standards, budget, limitations, scope of service, strength, and weakness of the
service provider. - Good understanding on how medical aid scheme-chronic diseases management programmes
function.
“If you have not been contacted within 28 days after the closing date of this advertisement, please accept that your application was unsuccessful.”
“Eskom is committed to equality, employment equity, and diversity. In accordance with the employment equity plan of Eskom and its employment equity goals and targets, preference may be given, but is not limited, to candidates from under-represented designated groups. Eskom reserves the right not to make an appointment to the posts as advertised. Candidates with disabilities are encouraged to apply for positions. Eskom is committed to providing a smoke-free environment for its employees and visitors at the workplace.
Minimum requirements
Minimum Qualification Requirements:
- Bachelor of Nursing at NQF8 with 480 credits plus Postgraduate qualification in Occupational Health at NQF8 with 120 credits plus Dispensing Licensing Certificate
Related Minimum Experience:
- 4 years
Professional Registration Body:
- South African Nursing Council (SANC)