Enviromental Health Practitioner

Requirements

• A relevant tertiary qualification, preferably a National Diploma or B- Tech degree in Environmental Health
• Registration as an Environmental Health Practitioner with the Health Professions Council of South Africa for independent practice
• 1 year’s completed Community Service in Environmental Health Peace Officer
• Knowledge of the relevant Acts and Regulations pertaining to Environmental Health
• Valid Code EB driver’s licence
• Prepared to work in a red zone area including weekends and/or at night if required
• Must be physically fit

Key Performance Areas

• Accountability for Environmental Health functions (including Water Quality Management, Food Control, Health Surveillance of premises,Environmental Pollution Control, Vector Control, Surveillance & Prevention of Communicable Diseases, Disposal of the Dead, Chemical Safety and Waste Management).
• Enforcing legislation, Council policies and by-laws relevant to environmental health
• Collection, analysis and dissemination of data and information as it relates to Environmental Health
• Ensure implementation of Environmental health protocols as it relates to emergencies, epidemics and operations
• Assessing and ensuring proper management of environmental health education programs
• Maintain and record statistics, draft correspondence and reports as it relates to Environmental Health activities.

CLOSING DATE 30.10.2026