• Reference Number : refs/021214
• Directorate : ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH UNIT
• Number of Posts : 1

• Package : Gr1: R376 524 Gr2: R439 755 Gr3: R514 785 (plus benefits)
• Enquiries : ASSISTANT DIRECTOR: ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH Tel: 016 950 - 6205

Requirements :

• Bachelor’s degree/National Diploma in Environmental Health. Current registration with the HPCSA as an Environmental Health Practitioner. Experience: Grade 1: Community service in environmental health. Grade 2: A minimum of 10 years of appropriate experience in the Environmental Health profession after registration with the Health Professional Council of South Africa (HPCSA). Grade 3: 20 years and more relevant experience after registration with HPCSA as an Environmental Health Practitioner. Knowledge and ability to apply relevant Environmental health-related Acts and Legislation. knowledge and application of the Occupational Health and Safety Act and Regulations as amended. Knowledge of mental health settings. Knowledge of environmental health management and climate change principles. Interpersonal and good communication skills (both written and verbal). Computer literacy. A valid driver’s license.

Duties :

• Responsible for implementing environmental health strategies, Surveillance, and prevention of communicable disease (OBR), Malaria control, Management of health care waste & occupational hygiene in health care facilities, NGOs and mental health facilities. Responsible for environmental hygiene, pollution control and water monitoring. Monitoring and control of hazardous substances. Collaboration with other external stakeholders and other health programmes. Coordinate and manage Environmental health and all relevant training programmes in the district. Conduct any work related to Environmental health services as required by the department and within the scope of practice of environmental health. Increase health safety and awareness at all levels within the District. Apply all Environmental Health principles within health facilities, mental health facilities and NGO’s . Working with the mental health teams, conducting audits, and monitoring compliance on all mental health facilities. Investigate and report all OHS compliance and non-compliance within the workplace. Ensuring that all OHS rules are observed and complied with. Participate in all special events. Assist with OHS structures within the workplace. Attend and facilitate OHS meetings, attend to all OHS complaints from employees regarding their health and safety. Develop and monitor emergency preparedness, participate in the development of SOP’s and other protocols . Compile monthly reports, OHS and HIRA audits and reporting. Compile weekly plans.

Notes :

• Applications must be submitted on a new Z83 form, fully completed, obtainable from any Public Service Department or on the internet at www.dpsa.gov.za/documents. (Please refer to the left side of Z83 special notes for clarity), it must be initialled and signed. On the Z83 the Department where the position was advertised it should state the Department of Health. According to Department of Public Service and Administration (DPSA) Circular 19 of 2022, applicants are not required to submit copies of qualifications, service certificates and other relevant documents on application but must submit 151 a fully completed Z83 and a detailed Curriculum Vitae. The Curriculum Vitae should be recently updated to specify the following: All experience should be in chronological order indicating the position, institution and respective dates indicating the starting and ending period (DD/MM/YYYY). The information on the new Z83 must be in sync with the Curriculum Vitae. Only shortlisted candidates will be required/requested to submit certified copies of qualifications, service certificates, and other relevant documents on or before the interview and candidates in possession of a foreign qualification will be required to furnish the Department with an evaluation certificate from the South African Qualifications Authority (SAQA). Personnel Suitability Checks (PSC) – Verification (Reference checks- Provide at least 3 of which one must be immediate supervisor, the Department shall reserve the right to conduct verification beyond names provided, where necessary. Failure to submit all the relevant information preceding the statement above will result in disqualifying the candidate. Identity verification, qualifications verification, criminal record checks, and employment verification. If you have not been contacted within three (3) months after the closing date, please accept that your application was unsuccessful. The recommended candidate may be subjected to medical surveillance as required by the Occupational Health and Safety Act, Act 5/1993. The Department reserves the right not to fill the post. The Gauteng Department of Health is guided by the principles of Employment Equity. People with disabilities are encouraged to apply

Employer : Department of Health

Location : Sedibeng District Health

Closing Date : 23-08-2024

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.