• Reference Number : refs/035422
• Directorate : Public Health
• Number of Posts : 1

• Package : R638 856.00 Per annum (Plus benefits)
• Enquiries : Ms. Christina Moumakwe Cell - 0780958076

Requirements :

• Four-year degree in Environmental Health, Registration with the Health Professional Council of Southern African as an independent practitioner. 5 years’ experience as an Environmental Health Practitioner post comserve A minimum of 3 years appropriate experience in a managerial position. Knowledge and understanding of the scope of profession for Environmental Health Practitioners. Knowledge of departmental policies and strategic plans Public Service protocols and Public Finance Management Act. Must have a valid driver’s Licence. Competencies. Proficiency in Microsoft Office including Excell and power point presentation. Ability to work in a team, after hours, holidays including weekend and under pressure in changing environment. Good financial management skills and knowledge of PFMA. Project management skill. Written and verbal communication skills. Leadership and management skills.

Duties :

• Monitor and control environmental health hazards to protect public health. Promote proper waste management, including solid and liquid waste disposal. Ensure safe water supply, sanitation, and hygiene (WASH) standards in communities and institutions. Conduct environmental inspections and enforce public health and environmental regulations. Monitor and coordinate the implementation of Climate change and Health Adaptation and mitigation programmes. Monitor and coordinate the implementation of Climate change and Health Adaptation plan. Monitor the implementation of environmental pollution control (indoor, ambient, noise) programmes by district and Municipalities. Participate on intergovernmental activities to ensure integration and consideration of human health aspects in other government sectors policies, plans and programmes. Collaborate with relevant stakeholders to build capacity of environmental health practitioners in provinces and municipalities on the implementation of environmental pollution programmes. Collaborate with relevant stakeholders to build capacity of provinces and municipalities on the implementation of climate change and health programmes. Coordinate outbreak response. Assess and mitigate environmental pollution (air, water, and soil). Support climate change adaptation and mitigation activities at community and institutions. Promote climate-smart practices, including sustainable resource use and environmental conservation. Conduct environmental health education and community awareness on climate change impacts and resilience. Participate in disaster risk reduction, preparedness, and response related to climate-induced hazards (e.g. floods, droughts, heatwaves). Monitor and report climate-related environmental health risks and vulnerabilities. Collaborate with stakeholders on environmental protection, climate action, and sustainable development initiatives. Support implementation of national and local environmental and climate change policies and strategies. Identify, assess, and monitor hazardous substances that pose risks to public health and the environment. Conduct inspections of facilities handling hazardous substances to ensure compliance with health and safety regulations. Enforce laws and guidelines on the storage, handling, transportation, and disposal of hazardous substances. Promote safe handling practices and use of personal protective equipment (PPE). Monitor and control exposure to chemicals, pesticides, toxic wastes, and other hazardous materials. Investigate incidents involving hazardous substances, including spills, leaks, and accidental exposure. Coordinate emergency response and containment measures for hazardous substance incidents. Provide public education and awareness on the health risks associated with hazardous substances. Support safe disposal and treatment of hazardous and medical waste. Co-ordinate the hazardous substance licence applications. Manage the data for hazardous substance companies. Emergency response planning in the development of emergency response plans for food related incidences such as food borne illness outbreaks contamination and recalls. Provide support to District Environmental Health Managers and Chief Environmental Health Practitioner on other related activities. Execute other tasks/duties delegated by the Deputy Director Environmental Health Manager / Supervisor.

Notes :

• Applications should be submitted strictly online at the following E-Recruitment portal: http://jobs.gauteng.gov.za. No hand-delivered, faxed, or emailed applications will be accepted. For assistance with online applications please email your query to healthjobqueries@gauteng.gov.za . NB: Where Driver’s Licence is mandatory, exception will be granted for people with disabilities. Application should be accompanied by a fully completed and signed new Z83 application form obtainable from any Public Service Department or on the internet at www.dpsa.gov.za/documents plus a recently updated comprehensive Curriculum Vitae (CV), Registration Certificate with relevant professional body (HPCSA) and a proof of current registration (Annual Practicing Certificate/Card). Applications without proof of a new Z83 application form, a detailed CV, registration certificate and a proof of current registration card/certificate with relevant professional body will be disqualified. (Shortlisted candidates will receive communication from HR to submit certified copies of educational qualifications and other relevant documents not older than 6 months on or before the day of the interview). It is the applicant’s responsibility to have foreign qualifications evaluated by the South African Qualifications Authority (SAQA). All foreign qualification must be accompanied by evaluation certificate from the South African Qualification Authority (SAQA). Correspondence will only be limited to shortlisted candidates. If you have not been contacted within 3 months of the closing date of this advertisement, please accept that your application was unsuccessful. Suitable candidates will be subjected to a personnel suitability check (criminal record, citizenship, credit record checks, qualification verification and employment verification). Where applicable, candidates will be subjected to a skills/knowledge test. The recommended candidate may be subjected to Medical Surveillance as required by the Occupational Health and Safety Act, Act 5/1993. It is Department’s intention to promote representivity (race, gender, and disability) in the Public Service through the filling of these posts. The Department reserves the right not to appoint/fill this post. WOMEN AND PEOPLE WITH DISABILITY ARE ENCOURAGED TO APPLY.

Employer : Department of Health

Location : Central Office, Johannesburg

Closing Date : 20-02-2026

Please Notes :

• Due to the large number of applications we envisage receiving, applications will not be acknowledged. If you do not receive any response within 3 months, please accept that your application was not successful.