Our commitment to the compliance with the Occupational Health and Safety Act

Siyathemba Occupational Health Care Centre provides customized occupational health solutions to medium and large employer groups across various industries, thereby ensuring legislative compliance and a healthy productive workforce.

Our team of occupational health care professionals has a rich history in the industry and a wealth of knowledge in the specific areas of enterprise health and wellness. Our understanding of the value of integrating these areas is what sets OHS Care apart.

OHS Care is a 100% Black Owned enterprise and a Level 1 BBBEE value adding service provider. We are operating in the whole of Northern Cape Province currentlly

Siyathemba Occupational Health Centre has provided Occupational Health Services to extractives and other industries in Southern Africa since 2015. We pride ourselves on our level of customer service and strive to adapt to meet the specific requirements of each individual client.

Our comprehensive service offering ensures compliance with legislation and that all requirements, with regard to the medical screening process, are adequately met.

Core Values

Occupational Health in Northern Cape

Purpose & Mission

To be the preferred provider of occupational and primary health care services through professional, ethical, and compliant practices.

What's the Vision

To render excellent, quality occupational and primary health care services for a safer, healthier workforce and community.

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Our Clients

We have successfully partnered with a wide range of businesses across the energy, mining, construction, security, and industrial sectors.

Just some selected Clients Include:

  • Eskom
  • Orion Minerals
  • ACWA Power
  • Nordex
  • Total Energies
  • Red-Mining
  • Discovery Drilling
  • Saratec
  • WBHO
  • Gridbouw
  • CSV Construction
  • Raubex
  • Johnson Crane Hire
  • Bothle Ba Afrika
  • Excalibur Security
  • Masicebise Security
  • Stalin Security
  • Sanco Waste
  • Management Tiaolwe
  • Tems Industries
  • Umzingeli Civils
  • Prieska Golf Club
  • Pixley Ka Seme Municipality
  • Prieska Slagtery
  • Pixley Ka Seme
  • Recycling

Geographical Scope

Siyathemba Health Care Centre operates throughout the Northern Cape, offering:

  • Fixed-site services in Prieska and De Aar
  • Mobile and onsite health and safety services for industrial, construction, mining, and energy clients
Occupational Health in Northern Cape

Statutory Compliance

We ensure full compliance with

• Occupational Health and Safety Act (Act 85 of 1993)
• Compensation for Occupational Injuries & Diseases Act (COIDA)
• Basic Conditions of Employment Act
• Employment Equity Act
• Hazardous Substances Act
• SASOHN standards and guidelines
• ISO 45001 framework (safety systems)

Leadership Team

We ensure full compliance with

Johannes Siyathemba director

Johannes Jacobus van Schalkwyk

Founder & Senior Occupational Health Nurse Practitioner

Quinton, director at Siyathemba Occupational Health Centre

Quinton Swarts

Partner & Lead Occupational Health and Safety Consultant

Employee at Siyathemba Occupational Health Centre

Marizaan Fillis

Technician /Audiometrist

Johannes Jacobus van Schalkwyk

Founder & Senior Occupational Health Nurse Practitioner

Born in 1972 in Prieska, Mr. Van Schalkwyk has 27+ years of experience in public health, and has been practicing in Occupational Health since 2011. He formerly held senior roles in the Department of Health including:

• Nursing Services Manager
• District Program Manager
• Provincial Coordinator

Qualifications

•  Diploma in Nursing & Midwifery (FSON)
•  Advanced University Diploma in Forensic Nursing (UFS)
•  Advanced University Diploma in Occupational Health Science (UFS)
•  Certificates in Audiometry, Spirometry (Distinction)
•  Certificate in Dispensing (HAS)
•  Health & Safety Certificate (Cum Laude)

Quinton Swarts

Partner & Lead Occupational Health and Safety Consultant

With over 17 years of experience, Quinton Swarts strengthens Siyathemba’s offering through his expertise in project-based Health, Safety, Security, and Environmental (HSSE) management. He brings an end-to-end
understanding of the occupational safety cycle across industries such as construction, energy, and EPCM projects.

Key Competencies

• EPCM & Project HSSE Management
• RFQ process and contractor pre-qualification
• SACPCMP Registered Construction site HSE supervision
• Contractor HSE monitoring and selection
• Risk assessments (e.g., HIRA, JSA)
• Incident/accident investigation & reporting
• Safety management systems (e.g., ISO 45001)
• Safety audits and inspections
• Workplace ergonomics assessments
• Emergency response planning
• Toolbox talks and safety briefings
• Permit-to-work systems
• Project HSE budgeting and closeout reporting