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Occupational Health Advisor
Job Location:
Job Location:
Cape Town - South Africa
Monthly Salary:
Not provided by the employer
Monthly Salary:
Posted:
17 June 2026 (30+ days ago)
Posted:
Application Deadline:
14 September 2026
Application Deadline:
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Vacancies:
Job Summary
Potentiam is a fast-growing global offshore solutions provider connecting top talent with leading UK and European businesses. With offices across South Africa Romania India and Brazil we offer international exposure real career progression and the opportunity to work with high-performing global teams.
We combine global opportunity with local support - giving you the chance to grow make an impact and build a long-term career in a business thats scaling fast.
Global clients. Clear progression. Real opportunity.
About Our Client
Our client is a leading provider of independent medical reports and occupational health support. Established in 2003 and headquartered in Durham this company serves over 800 individual companies.
Purpose of the Role
Working closely with the Head of OH Operations Senior/Lead OHAs and other clinical and non-clinical team members the purpose of this role is to provide an onsite and remote full Occupational Health remit.
As an Occupational Health Advisor you will work both as an autonomous practitioner and as part of the larger Occupational Health team managing your own work and supervising and supporting the efficient running of the Occupational Health provision to the client. You will form strong relationships with key stakeholders and help to support and plan other OH services including technician OHP and offsite services including counselling and physiotherapy.
The role will also require remote case management for various clients depending on business need.
Duties and responsibilities
Qualifications & Experience
Location and Hours
Cape Town /Johannesburh
Hybrid - 09h00 to 18h00 or 10h00 to 19h00 SAST
Data Privacy Notice
The personal information you provide during the application and recruitment process will be used solely for recruitment purposes in accordance with our data protection policies.
For any questions regarding data processing related to HR activities please contactChantal
All data shared with third parties complies with applicable confidentiality and retention requirements.
We combine global opportunity with local support - giving you the chance to grow make an impact and build a long-term career in a business thats scaling fast.
Global clients. Clear progression. Real opportunity.
About Our Client
Our client is a leading provider of independent medical reports and occupational health support. Established in 2003 and headquartered in Durham this company serves over 800 individual companies.
Purpose of the Role
Working closely with the Head of OH Operations Senior/Lead OHAs and other clinical and non-clinical team members the purpose of this role is to provide an onsite and remote full Occupational Health remit.
As an Occupational Health Advisor you will work both as an autonomous practitioner and as part of the larger Occupational Health team managing your own work and supervising and supporting the efficient running of the Occupational Health provision to the client. You will form strong relationships with key stakeholders and help to support and plan other OH services including technician OHP and offsite services including counselling and physiotherapy.
The role will also require remote case management for various clients depending on business need.
Duties and responsibilities
- Undertake an agreed workload on a day-to-day basis ensuring efficient time management and use of resources across the wider team
- Provide evidence-based clear and concise advice to the contract on Occupational Health matters
- Follow Occupational Health policies standards procedures and guidelines to ensure effective service delivery
- Work as an independent nurse and continue professional development in line with NMC validation
- Assess and manage medical referrals to facilitate corporate attendance management procedures
- Maintain strong knowledge of workplaces hazards workers and individual health conditions
- Confidently consult with HR employees and representative organisations regarding health safety and wellbeing issues
- Contribute to health promotion campaigns and attend meetings consultations and committees as appropriate
- Maintain practice standards in accordance with Nursing and Midwifery Council professional standards legislation and best practice
- Maintain record systems in accordance with legislation and organisational requirement
- Support additional responsibilities appropriate to the role and service
Qualifications & Experience
- SANC registration essential
- Minimum 2 years experience in Occupational Health
- Previous OH experience required including up-to-date knowledge of applicable legislation best practice principles and regulatory requirements
- Post-registration qualification in Occupational Health diploma or degree (Advantageous)
- Successful track record of providing Occupational Health advice guidance and support to managers and employees including:
- Complex case management
- Pre-employment assessments
- Sickness absence management
- Rehabilitation
- Work-related health issues
- Proactive health interventions
- Experience advising HR staff line managers and employees
- Good proficiency in producing clear legible and concise case notes and reports
- Good IT knowledge essential
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to build rapport quickly
- Ability to interact with key stakeholders confidently and professionally across meetings conferences and client events
- Dedicated to understanding customer needs and delivering service excellence
- Ability to build strong working relationships for business benefit
- Methodical approach with a strong focus on quality and commercial awareness
- Detail-oriented and highly professional
Location and Hours
Cape Town /Johannesburh
Hybrid - 09h00 to 18h00 or 10h00 to 19h00 SAST
Data Privacy Notice
The personal information you provide during the application and recruitment process will be used solely for recruitment purposes in accordance with our data protection policies.
For any questions regarding data processing related to HR activities please contactChantal
All data shared with third parties complies with applicable confidentiality and retention requirements.
Required Experience:
Unclear Seniority
