Occupational Health Nursing Practitioner
Sea Harvest
Cape Town (Philippi), Western Cape
Permanent | Posted: 29 April 2026 | Closing Date: 10 May 2026
Role Overview
Sea Harvest, a leading South African FMCG and seafood production company with a strong global footprint, is seeking an Occupational Health Nursing Practitioner to join its Health & Safety department in Philippi, Cape Town.
The role is responsible for promoting and maintaining employee health and wellbeing within a high-risk food production environment. This includes clinical care, occupational health compliance, injury management, and preventive health programmes aimed at reducing workplace illness and injury.
The successful candidate will play a key role in ensuring that occupational health standards are upheld while supporting a safe, compliant, and healthy working environment for all employees.
Key Responsibilities
Clinical Care & Employee Health Services
- Provide on-site clinical care, treatment, and basic medical support to employees
- Administer and dispense medication where required
- Conduct patient assessments and record medical histories
- Assess workplace injuries and illnesses and provide appropriate treatment or referral
- Develop or support treatment plans based on medical assessments
- Maintain confidentiality and accuracy of all clinical interactions
Occupational Health Management
- Ensure compliance with occupational health regulations and company health standards
- Maintain up-to-date employee medical records and health documentation
- Monitor employee health trends and report findings where necessary
- Support the prevention and management of occupational injuries and diseases
- Contribute to workplace health risk assessments and safety initiatives
Injury Management & Incident Response
- Assess and treat work-related injuries timeously
- Refer complex cases to company doctors or external healthcare providers when necessary
- Maintain detailed and accurate records of all workplace incidents
- Support return-to-work processes and rehabilitation where applicable
- Ensure compliance with reporting protocols for occupational injuries
Health Compliance & Safety Support
- Ensure first aid boxes are fully stocked and compliant with legal requirements
- Maintain updated lists of first aid contents and compliance documentation
- Support workplace health and safety initiatives within the facility
- Participate in health and safety audits and inspections
Preventive Health & Wellness Programmes
- Provide family planning information and related medical services
- Coordinate audiometry testing with approved external practitioners
- Support health awareness initiatives and employee wellness programmes
- Promote preventive healthcare practices in the workplace
Administration & Record Keeping
- Maintain accurate and up-to-date medical and occupational health records
- Ensure proper documentation of all treatments, incidents, and assessments
- Compile health reports as required by management
- Ensure compliance with internal reporting standards and regulatory requirements
Minimum Requirements
- Registered with the South African Nursing Council (SANC) as a Professional Nurse
- Postgraduate Diploma or Certificate in Occupational Health Nursing (essential)
- Valid dispensing license
- Valid SANC membership
- Valid First Aid Certificate
Key Competencies
- Strong focus on safety and compliance
- High attention to detail and accuracy
- Sound clinical judgement and decision-making ability
- Reliability and professionalism
- Ability to manage confidential information
- Strong organisational and record-keeping skills
- Ability to work independently in a structured industrial environment
Personal Attributes
- Caring and patient-focused approach
- Calm and composed under pressure
- Ethical and responsible decision-maker
- Strong commitment to workplace safety and wellbeing
- Proactive in identifying health risks and prevention opportunities
Role Environment
This role operates within a fast-paced FMCG production environment where occupational risks must be actively managed. The Occupational Health Nursing Practitioner plays a critical role in ensuring employee health, reducing workplace injuries, and maintaining compliance with South African occupational health regulations.
Final Note
This position is suited for a qualified Occupational Health Nursing professional who is passionate about workplace wellbeing and prevention-based healthcare. Success in this role requires strong clinical skills, attention to detail, and a commitment to maintaining high health and safety standards in an industrial environment.
