Unit Manager Occupational Health

An exciting opportunity exists for a Unit Manager: Occupational Health in Western Cape. The successful candidate will be responsible for managing an existing client contract and rendering a quality service, which is effective and efficient, and meets and exceeds our customers' expectations and requirements.

• Manage the contracted clinic service according to the service level agreement
• Manage staff including staff allocations, performance management, duty rosters where applicable
• Responsible for ensuring all aspects of the service are implemented
• Manage client relationship
• Prepare reports, prepare for and assist with audits
• Meet the prescribed professional and quality standards of both Life Health Solutions and the client
• Work well within a team

• The candidate must be a current registered Nurse with the SANC.
• Additional qualification in Occupational Health required with a minimum of 3 years' experience
• Additional qualifications in audiometry and spirometry required
• The candidate should have experience in computer skills (email, MS Word and Excel), administration, employee relations and communication.
• Candidates who are results orientated, have initiative and the ability to deliver quality outputs and reduce costs, will be most suitable for this position.
• After hours availability is essential depending on operational needs
• Own transport essential

• Clinical excellence
• Problem-solving, analysis and judgment
• Resilience
• Teamwork
• Influencing skills
• Business insight
• Drive and energy
• Excellence orientation
• Ethical behavior
• Building relationships & networking
• Customer responsiveness
• Verbal & written communication skills

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Closing date Friday, January 30, 2026

Internal applicants - Before making an application, you are requested to discuss your application with your line manager. External candidates will also be considered.

Life Healthcare is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Thank you for your interest in this opportunity. Kindly note that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. Applicants who have not been contacted within two weeks of the closing date of this advert, should consider their application as unsuccessful.