• Job Description

  Req#: a22jku1ote92

  Who We Are

  Tronox is a vertically integrated producer of titanium dioxide and inorganic chemicals. Tronox mines and processes titanium ore, zircon, and other materials. Our products add brightness and durability to paints, plastics, paper, and other everyday products. Our approximately 6,500 employees across six continents have an uncompromising focus on operating safe, reliable and responsible facilities. Our South African operations are located in two regions of the country, Kwa-Zulu Natal, and the Western Cape. Our current employee compliment in South Africa is approximately [1875] employees, which results in a vibrant human resource environment.

  At Tronox, we believe living our values allows us to create a stronger, more successful company for everyone who works with us. We care deeply about our people, and we seek to attract and retain talented individuals who share our values. These are:

  • We have an uncompromising focus on operating safe, reliable and responsible facilities
  • We honor our responsibility to create value for stakeholders
  • We treat others with respect, and act with personal and organizational integrity
  • We build our organization with diverse, talented people who make a positive difference, and we invest in their success
  • We are adaptable, decisive, and effective
  • We are trustworthy and reliable, and we build mutually rewarding relationships
  • We share accountability and have high expectations for ourselves and one another
  • We do the right work the right way in every aspect of our business
  • We celebrate the joy of working together to accomplish great things

  Position Title

  Occupational Health Nursing Practitioner

  Location

  Namakwa Sands Northern Operations/ (Mine Site)

  Position Overview

  Provides a general occupational health service on site to comply with company procedures.Takes the accountability for provision of emergency response, treatment service, pre-employment medical checks, health surveillance, health promotion, risk assessments and company approved testing. Manages occupational health programs at a large facility or business sector which includes case management, injury treatment, medical evaluations and wellness programs.

  Primary Responsibilities
  

  Occupational Health Care

  • Ability to carry out examinations and procedures in terms of the governing legislation for occupational health.
  • Conduct all types of medical fitness assessment - Pre-employment, Periodic, Exit Medicals, Post incident medicals, and transfers.
  • Report and assist on all injuries on duty and occupational diseases.
  • Identify and ensure early and prompt intervention measures to affected employees and referrals to appropriate functionaries.
  • Assess the ability to work and the health status of the clients.
  • Ensure medical records are recorded and signed.
  • Provide a comprehensive Occupational Health Care service.
  • Have knowledge of HIV/Aids and chronic illness management.
  • Disability and Incapacity Management of cases at clinic level.
  • Present medical recommendations to line manager.
  • Provide input into incident investigations.
  • Participate in internal and external Audits
  • Develop and review occupational health standard as per DOL and DMRE requirements.

  Occupational Health Screening Procedures

  • Provides health surveillance in accordance with current legislation and In line with company policies and guidelines.
  • Compliance with all applicable legislation within the scope of occupational health.
  • Accurate document and records management to ensure confidentiality, continuity, accessibility, legibility.
  • Compliance with organizational standards and procedures for medical surveillance process.
  • Analysis and monitoring of occupational health exposure trends and development of recommendations to reduce control of such exposures.
  • Refer all Primary Health Care to the hospital or local clinic and follow up cases.
  • Chronic monitoring and management of cases.
  • Delivers a wide range of screening and occupational health activities while supporting the OH specialists.
  • Assesses employee fitness to work in their own or relevant alternative job role in line with company policies and guidelines.
  • Maintains appropriate records in line with departmental protocols on record keeping.
  • Prepares occupational health / primary care reports, including data verification, interpretation & recommendations.
  • Implements occupational health systems and programs and/or primary health care and wellness programs.
  • Assists in management of workers compensation claims
  • Early detection and action on work related injuries and illnesses.

  Qualifications & Experience

  • Grade 12
  • Diploma or Degree in Nursing as a professional nursing practitioner - Mandatory
  • B.Tech Degree as an Occupational Health Nurse Practitioner or Certificate in Occupational Health Nursing - Mandatory
  • Registered with SANC and as a SASOHN member - Mandatory
  • Dispensing licence - Mandatory
  • Certificate in Audiometry and Spirometry - Mandatory
  • Registered as an Audiometrist - Mandatory
  • Valid driver’s Licence - Mandatory
  • Diploma in Primary Health Care and Family Planning (added advantage)
  • 5 years’ experience in Occupational Health Nursing
  • Prior experience in a mining environment will be an advantage

  Knowledge & Skills

  • Knowledge of operational processes within scope of role
  • Risk management techniques and critical controls
  • Safety, health and environment, legislative, statutory, regulatory and permitting requirements
  • Knowledge of relevant mining & labour legislation
  • Professional, Task-driven, Communication skills and critical thinking
  • Be able to work under pressure
  • Computer literacy, MS Office, and SAP
  • Manage site based clinic as per legal requirements

  Personal Attributes

  • Confident, tenacious, innovative, self-motivated, responsible, team player, adaptable, analytical, client oriented, pro-active, strongly oriented towards excellence in project management, results driven and able to work under pressure.

  The following documentation should accompany your application:

  • CV with certified below listed supporting documents (not older than 3-months)

  • Identity Document (ID)
  • Valid Driver’s License
  • Grade 12 certificate
  • Qualification

  
  Note:

  • Closing Date: 3 September 2024
  • Pre- screening evaluation will form part of the selection process.
  • Successful applicants will be required to undergo a medical assessment.
  • Psychometric evaluations may form part of the selection process
  • Appointments will be made in accordance with the Tronox Employment Equity Policy. Females and people with disabilities are encouraged to apply.

  POPIA Disclaimer

  By sending your CV and application you agree to:

  • The processing of your personal information and sharing it with third parties for verifications.
  • The exercising of your rights provided for by POPIA.
  • To acknowledge that TRONOX (Pty) Ltd will keep the record of your personal information confidential.
  • Should you not hear from Tronox Sands within (4) weeks of the closing date, please consider your application as being unsuccessful.

• About the company

  Tronox Limited is an American worldwide chemical company involved in the titanium products industry with approximately 7,000 employees.

Notice