# Occupational Health Practitioner

> Westfalia Fruit · Tzaneen, South Africa · Full-time · Posted 2026-07-15

**Workplace:** on_site

**Department:** People & Culture

## Description

Westfalia Fruit is a leading multinational supplier of fresh fruit and related value-added products to global markets. Through our vertically-integrated supply chain we grow, source, ripen, pack, process and market quality avocadoes & fresh produce – 365 days a year & across the globe.

With the largest avocado-growing footprint in the world, we are recognised as the leading avocado experts and considered as the supplier of choice to both retail & wholesale customers whom we serve from sales offices in the UK, Europe, North America, Latin America & Southern Africa.

Westfalia Fruit Estate, situated in Limpopo, Tzaneen, has a vacancy for a suitably qualified and experienced:

**Occupational Health Practitioner**

## Requirements

**Key Responsibilities:**

Primary Health Care

-   Diagnose and treat work-related and non-work-related conditions.
-   Coordinate chronic disease management.
-   Manage incapacity and disability cases and escalate IODs appropriately
-   Responsible for stock management

Occupational Health and Safety

-   Conduct medical surveillance with accordance to medical surveillance program and matrix.
-   Identify and manage workplace hazards.
-   Coordinate Health Risk Assessments and support compliance with hearing conservation and health programs.
-   Facilitate internal first aid training and replenishment of first aid box.
-   Plan and support health awareness campaigns and peer educator training.

Emergency Care & Management

-   Attend to first aid and medical emergencies promptly.
-   Ensure emergency equipment and supplies are maintained.
-   Report and manage IOD-related incidents effectively.

Administrative

-   Maintain accurate patient records and reports (monthly/quarterly).
-   Manage medical inventory and equipment calibration.
-   Perform audits, inspections, and follow-up on findings.

Personal Development

-   Participate in training and continuous professional development aligned with a personal development plan.

**Education:**

-   Diploma or Degree in Nursing Sciences (required)
-   B.Tech in Occupational Health Nursing (required)
-   Valid SANC registration (required)
-   Certificates in Audiometry, Spirometry, Vision Screening, HCT (advantageous)
-   Dispensing License (required)
-   SAMTRAC or similar occupational safety qualification (advantageous)
-   Valid Driver’s License (advantageous)

**Experience:**

-   Minimum of 2 years general nursing experience and 1 year occupational health nursing experience
-   Experience in occupational health services is highly beneficial

 **Behavioural Competencies**

Knowledge:

-   Understanding of OHS Act, COID Act, BCEA and POPIA
-   Workplace hazards, illness and injury management
-   Occupational health regulations and safe work procedures

Skills:

-   Advanced computer literacy
-   Critical thinking and time management
-   Strong interpersonal and communication abilities
-   Multitasking and presentation skills
-   High attention to patient confidentiality
-   Ability to lead, coordinate and work under pressure

Attitudes/Behaviours:

-   Team player with a professional work ethic
-   Compassionate, empathetic and flexible
-   Strong sense of urgency and commitment to continuous improvement

## Benefits

The Company offers a Total Guaranteed Remuneration Package, which comprises a provident fund, insured benefits, medical aid, and an option to structure an annual bonus.

_**Closing date for applications will be 21 July 2026**_

NB: Should you not receive correspondence 21 August 2026, please regard your application as being unsuccessful.

## Apply

[Apply at Westfalia Fruit](https://apply.workable.com/westfalia-fruit/j/55F9E5A72E/apply)

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