About the Role
The Department of Health is seeking a dedicated Environmental Health Practitioner Grade 1 to join its team at the Embalenhle Community Health Centre located in the Gert Sibande District. In this essential role, you will play a crucial part in ensuring the health and safety of the community by managing waste, monitoring environmental health indicators, and controlling food safety standards. Your work will directly impact the well-being of residents in Embalenhle and surrounding areas, making a significant difference in public service and health promotion.
As an Environmental Health Practitioner, you will engage with various stakeholders, including local businesses and community members, to ensure compliance with health regulations and standards. This role not only revolves around monitoring and reporting but also involves educating and training staff on best practices in health and safety, thereby fostering a healthier environment for everyone.
About the Department
The Department of Health is committed to improving the health and quality of life of South Africans through its diverse services and initiatives. By focusing on health promotion, disease prevention, and environmental safety, the department plays a vital role in safeguarding public health. Working here means being part of a dedicated team that strives to make a positive impact in communities across South Africa.
What You’ll Do
- Manage and monitor the proper handling of general waste and health care risk waste.
- Implement safety, health, environment risk, and quality (SHERQ) management protocols.
- Collect and analyze water samples for quality monitoring.
- Conduct inspections of food premises and collect food samples for control measures.
- Organize and oversee pest control programs within the facility.
- Participate in disease surveillance and outbreak response initiatives.
- Monitor environmental health indicators and prepare reports for management.
- Ensure compliance with pollution control standards and promote environmental hygiene.
What You’ll Need
- A Senior Certificate (Grade 12) or equivalent qualification.
- An appropriate qualification for registration with the Health Professional Council of South Africa (HPCSA) in the relevant profession.
- For SA qualified employees, no experience is required post-registration; foreign qualified candidates must have one year of relevant experience.
- Knowledge of Occupational Health and Safety is advantageous.
- Strong interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills.
- Exceptional attention to detail and ability to work under pressure.
- Willingness to travel and a valid driver’s licence.
How to Apply
Please submit your application before the closing date as late applications will not be considered.
Requirements
Senior Certificate / Grade 12 or equivalent qualification plus an appropriate qualification that allows for the required registration with the Health Professional Council of South Africa (HPCSA) in the relevant profession (where applicable) (2026).Grade 1: SA Qualified employees: None after registration with the HPCSA in the relevant profession (where applicable) in respect of employees who performed Community Service, as required in SA.
Foreign Qualified employees: One (1) year relevant experience after registration with the HPCSA in the relevant profession (where applicable) in respect of employees of whom it is not required to perform Community Service, as required in SA.
Hospital experience and extensive knowledge in Occupational Health and Safety will be an added advantage.
Good interpersonal Skills, written, verbal and presentation Skills.
Accuracy and attention to detail.
Ability to work under pressure.
Ability and willingness to travel.
Good interpersonal relationship, Leadership skill.
Valid drivers’ licence.
Job Duties
Waste management (ensure proper handling and monitor of general waste and health care risk waste).Safety health environment risk and quality (SHERQ) management.
Waste quality monitoring (collection of water samples and analysing results).
Food control (collection of food samples, inspection of food premises and training of staff).
Vector control within the facility (organize pest control programme).
Disease surveillance (from part of the outbreak response team, investigate outbreaks and liaise with relevant stakeholders).
Monitor Environmental health indicators and provide reports to management.
Pollution control.
Environmental health hygiene.
Occupational hygiene surveillance.
