Specialist: Disability Manager Published: 30.07.2026 Health Management Rosslyn

An opportunity to join a dynamic multidisciplinary occupational health team.

What awaits you?

The opportunity to contribute your experience and expertise towards the reintegration of functionally impaired employees. An environment that allows growth and development in the area of end-to-end disability management.

Provide Occupational rehabilitation services Contribute holistic approaches to managing the health of employees. Conduct educational awareness campaigns on prevention of musculoskeletal injuries and chronic diseases. Participate in ergonomic risk assessment projects and work process reviews. Perform assessments of physical ability analysis and give feedback on fitness for work performance. Facilitate and manage ill health, disability, incapacity and return to work processes. Evaluate, plan and execute rehabilitation programmes for employees. Participate on the relevant Ergonomic Safety Committees. Perform functional capacity evaluations and advice on ability to perform work. Communicate with production leaders on functional capabilities of the employees. Report writing for Disability Insurers. Communicate and guide employees on safe work practices. Ensure compliance with applicable Occupational Health and Safety Act, EEA, COIDA and other relevant Acts. Participate in various projects as identified in the Health management strategy as well as Employee Wellness projects. Referral and holistic management of associates with physical, mental and social problems.

What should you bring along?

University degree in Biokinetics or Occupational therapy Professional experience in the field of rehabilitation, functional capacity assessment and report writing. Other Qualifications: Training in AMA guides for impairment rating would be an advantage At least 3 years’ experience in a related field. Considerable work experience in managing incapacity and disability cases and other occupational health related issues. Experience in designing return to work rehabilitation programs. Experience in undertaking workplace ergonomic assessments. Experience in a manufacturing environment will be advantageous Experience in executing Wellness events.

What we offer?

An opportunity to be part of the BMW group community.

BMW Group SA is committed to creating and maintaining a diverse, inclusive, and equitable working environment, in line with the Employment Equity Act and our internal Employment Equity Plan. We encourage applications from all suitably qualified individuals, including those from designated groups as defined in the Employment Equity Act.

Closing Date: 11 August 2026.

Specialist: Disability Manager

Automotive

Rosslyn

South Africa

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BMW (South Africa) (Pty) Ltd.

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Rosslyn

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