• Reference Number : REFS/023915
  • Directorate : Environmental Health
  • Number of Posts : 1
  • Package : R 397 233.00 per annum (plus benefits)
  • Enquiries : Ms Thabiso Motlhamme No- 011 694 3917/22

Requirements :

  • Qualification that allows registration with the HPCSA eg: three-year National Diploma/Degree (NQF 6) in Environmental Health. Completed community service as an Environmental Health Practitioner. Proof of current registration with the Health Professions Council of South Africa (HPCSA). A valid driver’s license Knowledge and understanding of the scope of profession for Environmental Health Practitioners

Duties :

  • • Health surveillance of premises, Conduct Health and Hygiene inspections at Health facilities. monitor and support the implementation of Environmental Health related policies, strategies, and guidelines Liaise with other stakeholders on Environmental Health related issues, support implementation of the National EH norms and standards. Contribute towards the achievement of Malaria Elimination. Monitor the Hazardous Substance Dealers for compliance to the Hazardous Substance Act. Conduct Environmental Health Impact Assessments (EIA’s), coordinate EH training programs in the district. Conduct awareness campaigns in accordance with the Environmental Health calendar. Assist with any other EH related activities delegated by the supervisor / manager.

Notes :

  • Applications should be submitted strictly online at the following E-Recruitment portal: https://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 : Johannesburg Health District

Closing Date : 07-11-2025


Criteria Questions
Do you have Three-year National Diploma/Degree (NQF 6) in Environmental Health?
Do you have 3 years relevant experience as Environmental Health Practitioner?
Are you currently registered with HPCSA as Environmental Health Practitioner?

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.