About the Role
The Department of Health is seeking a dedicated Assistant Director: Environmental Health to join its team in Pretoria. This vital role focuses on developing policies and guidelines that ensure the health and well-being of communities across South Africa. As an Assistant Director, you will play a crucial role in managing the disposal of the dead, food control, and prevention of communicable diseases. Your work will directly impact the quality of life for residents, making it a significant contribution to public service.
This position is based in Pretoria, the administrative capital of South Africa, where you will collaborate with various stakeholders to implement national policies effectively. By ensuring that health standards are upheld, you will contribute to building healthier communities and fostering a safer environment for all.
About the Department
The Department of Health is committed to promoting and protecting the health of all South Africans. It is responsible for the development and implementation of health policies and programs that address the needs of the population. Working within this department means being part of a larger mission to enhance public health, reduce disease, and improve health outcomes nationwide. Your contributions here will help shape the future of health services in South Africa.
What You’ll Do
- Develop and implement environmental health policies and guidelines.
- Manage food control strategies and oversee the disposal of the dead.
- Ensure compliance with health legislation and standards across provinces and municipalities.
- Provide capacity building and technical support to local governments on health initiatives.
- Participate in intergovernmental activities to integrate health considerations into broader government policies.
- Monitor and evaluate municipal health services and environmental health programs.
- Coordinate environmental health events and disaster management activities.
What You’ll Need
- An NQF level 6 qualification in Environmental Health.
- Registration with the Health Professions Council of South Africa (HPCSA) as an Environmental Health Practitioner.
- A minimum of five years of relevant experience, including three years in a management role.
- Comprehensive knowledge of South African environmental health legislation.
- Strong communication, research, planning, and project management skills.
- Proficiency in MS Office and a valid driver’s license.
- Willingness to travel extensively and work overtime when required.
How to Apply
Applications can be submitted by hand delivery during office hours to 20 Steve Biko Street, Agriculture Place, Arcadia, Pretoria, 0002 or by email [email protected].
Requirements
An NQF level 6 qualification in Environmental Health and Registration with Health Professions Council of South Africa (HPCSA) as an Environmental Health Practitioner.An NFQ 7 qualification in Environmental Health will be an advantage.
Registration with HPCSA as an Environmental Health Practitioner and in good standing.
At least five (5) years’ appropriate experience after registration with HPCSA, of which three years must be appropriate experience in Management (i.
e.
Chief Environmental Practitioner or equivalent).
Knowledge of South African environment and health related legislation applicable to environmental health, policy making processes of monitoring and 92 evaluation systems.
Good communication (verbal and written), research/analysis, planning, organizing, administrative, project and financial management and computer (MS Office package) skills.
Must be willing to work overtime and travel extensively.
A valid driver’s license.
Job Duties
Develop environmental health related policies, guidelines, plans, norms and standards and procedures.Ensure the development of strategies and guidelines Food Control, Management of the disposal of the Dead and Prevention of Communicable Diseases.
Provide capacity to provinces and municipalities on related existing and newly promulgated legislation and norms and standards and on implementation of surveillance of premises, food control, management of the disposal of the dead and environmental health surveillance programmes.
Participate in intergovernmental activities to ensure integration and consideration of human health aspects in other government sectors’ policies, plans and programmes.
Collaborate with relevant stakeholders on matters relating to the programmes.
Provide technical support to and capacitate provinces and municipalities on implementation of the national policies.
Monitor and evaluate the implementation of environmental and municipal health services.
Coordination of environmental health events management and disaster management activities and programs implemented by provinces and municipalities.
