Occupational Health Technician
| Published | October 21, 2026 |
| Expires | October 31, 2026 |
| Location | Richards Bay, South Africa |
| Category | Health Care |
| Job Type | Full-Time |
Description
A vacancy exists for an Fixed Term Occupational Health Technician reporting to the Unit Manager.
The successful candidate will be responsible for rendering a quality occupational health service which is effective and efficient, and exceeds customers’ expectations for an Occupational Health clinic in Richards Bay, KZN.
Critical Outputs
Audiometry
Spirometry
Urine testing
Multi Drug testing
HIV testing and counselling
Providing health information to the Clients / customers that could be utilized to eliminate, control and minimize health risks and hazards to which the employees are, or may be exposed.
Working effectively within a budget
Meeting clinic administration needs timeously by assisting with filling and data capturing
Meeting the prescribed professional and quality standards of both Life Occupational Health and the clients
Requirements
The following qualifications are required:
Qualifications in Enrolled Nursing or Enrolled Nurse Auxiliary
Current registration with SANC;
Certificate in Competency:
Spirometry
Audiometry certificate and registration as an audiometrist with SASOHN
Vision screening
Multi-drug testing
HIV Counselling and Testing
Additional First Aid or Emergency Care qualification will be advantageous
Computer literacy essential
Ideally, the candidate should have experience in administration and employee relations, good communication skills
Candidates who are results orientated, have initiative and the ability to deliver quality outputs will be most suitable for this position.
Customer orientation, focus and teamwork complete the profile
Training and Experience in respiratory fit testing and hearing fit testing will be advantageous
Candidates who are result orientated, good communication skills, have initiative and the ability to deliver quality outputs and reduce costs, will be most suitable for this position.
Knowledge and experience regarding Occupational Health will be an advantage.
Customer orientation, focus and teamwork complete the profile.
Competencies
Problem-solving, analysis and judgment
Computer literacy
Resilience
Teamwork
Verbal & written communication skills
Drive and energy
Excellence orientation
Ethical behavior
Building relationships & networking
Customer responsiveness
Please Send your resume/CV
