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Occupational Health Clinic Intern

Occupational Health Clinic Intern

Sappi Southern Africa
Country:  South Africa
City:  Umkomaas
Location:  Mill Saiccor
Division:  Learners & Graduates
Posting date:  May 11, 2026
Closing date:  31 May 2026

We are hiring!


Sappi is offering an exciting opportunity for a Occupational Health Clinic Intern to gain practical, hands‑on experience within a professional occupational health environment. This internship is designed to provide learning exposure in clinic administration, medical records management, and occupational health processes while supporting qualified medical practitioners.
 

As an Occupational Health Clinic Intern you will learn how to:

  • Assist with data capturing, retrieval, updating, and maintenance of employee medical records in line with legislative and company requirements
  • Scanning, filing, and manage medical documentation to ensure accurate and up to date records
  • Support onboarding and periodic medical processes, including preparing documentation and tracking completion
  • Monitor expiry dates for medicals and assist in identifying employees due for renewals
  • Support coordination and communication between the clinic, Human Resources, and Security regarding completed and restricted medicals
  • Providing general administrative support to the clinic and attending medical practitioners
  • Apply and maintain strict confidentiality of all medical and employee information in line with company policies and ethical standards


What are we looking for?

  • Matric and a Diploma or Degree in Nursing or related Healthcare qualification
  • Registration with a professional body (SANC or HPCSA) is an advantage
  • Proficient in MS Office (Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Outlook and Teams). 
  • Basic understanding of clinical workflows and medical terminology
  • High attention to detail and a professional work ethic
  • Good communication and interpersonal skills
  • No prior experience required

 

What you will gain: 

  • Exposure to occupational health administration within a large manufacturing environment
  • Practical experience in medical records management and compliance processes
  • An understanding of how occupational health supports employee wellbeing and operational compliance
  • Development of professional workplace skills, including confidentiality, accuracy, and stakeholder collaboration

We are hiring!


Sappi is offering an exciting opportunity for a Occupational Health Clinic Intern to gain practical, hands‑on experience within a professional occupational health environment. This internship is designed to provide learning exposure in clinic administration, medical records management, and occupational health processes while supporting qualified medical practitioners.
 

As an Occupational Health Clinic Intern you will learn how to:

  • Assist with data capturing, retrieval, updating, and maintenance of employee medical records in line with legislative and company requirements
  • Scanning, filing, and manage medical documentation to ensure accurate and up to date records
  • Support onboarding and periodic medical processes, including preparing documentation and tracking completion
  • Monitor expiry dates for medicals and assist in identifying employees due for renewals
  • Support coordination and communication between the clinic, Human Resources, and Security regarding completed and restricted medicals
  • Providing general administrative support to the clinic and attending medical practitioners
  • Apply and maintain strict confidentiality of all medical and employee information in line with company policies and ethical standards


What are we looking for?

  • Matric and a Diploma or Degree in Nursing or related Healthcare qualification
  • Registration with a professional body (SANC or HPCSA) is an advantage
  • Proficient in MS Office (Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Outlook and Teams). 
  • Basic understanding of clinical workflows and medical terminology
  • High attention to detail and a professional work ethic
  • Good communication and interpersonal skills
  • No prior experience required

 

What you will gain: 

  • Exposure to occupational health administration within a large manufacturing environment
  • Practical experience in medical records management and compliance processes
  • An understanding of how occupational health supports employee wellbeing and operational compliance
  • Development of professional workplace skills, including confidentiality, accuracy, and stakeholder collaboration

Sappi is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment regardless of race, colour, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status. At Sappi, we encourage and support vaccination.

Sappi is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment regardless of race, colour, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status. At Sappi, we encourage and support vaccination.

ABOUT SAPPI

Sappi is a leading global provider of everyday materials made from woodfibre-based renewable resources. As a diversified, innovative and trusted leader focused on sustainable processes and products, we are building a more circular economy by making what we should, not just what we can.

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