Sovereign Foods, a national supplier of top quality chicken products to the SA market via various brands, is seeking to employ an Occupational Health Staff Nurse for its operations.

Applications are invited from suitably qualified and interested candidates for this position at the Human Resources Division. The job holder is responsible for the administration and operation of efficient Occupational Health services, compliance with relevant Occupational Health legislation, the assessment of Occupational Health Risks and the implementation of Occupational Health Management Programs.

Registration as Enrolled Nurse with SANC, Certificates in Audiometry and Spirometry and two years’ experience in an Occupational Health environment are required. The ability to communicate in isiXhosa will be advantageous. This position requires the working of shifts on a rotational basis, ensuring 24/7 Clinic coverage. Shift times alter from week to week and include the working of night shifts and weekend work.

Results Required:

• Maintain professional working relationships
• Schedule & conduct pre-employment and periodic medical examinations
• Maintain administrative accuracy
• Identify and report on health matters, incidents, accidents and trends
• Equip the clinic to deal with all foreseeable medical emergencies
• Maintain legal compliance
• Coach staff on basic Health and Food Safety awareness
• Maintain a comprehensive Occupational Health Risk Matrix

Critical Skills:

• High quality of work standards and ethics
• Emotional intelligence
• Team player
• Sensitivity towards Diversity
• Customer service orientation
• Good organizational skills
• Good communication skills
• Good administration skills
• Computer literacy

As Sovereign Foods is an Equal Opportunity Employer, preference will be given to applicants from the designated groups, as defined by the Employment Equity Act.

Only appropriately qualified and experienced individuals should submit a detailed CV, copies of relevant certificates and a copy ID.

Incomplete applications & applications not meeting the minimum requirements will not be considered.
Closing date for applications: 12 June 2020.
If you have not heard from us after 21 days, please consider your application to have been unsuccessful.