Community Sanitation & Health Inspector – Soweto

Placements24; Soweto; On-site; ZAR 240,000 - 520,000; Full time

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking an Environmental Sanitation Officer to serve Soweto, Gauteng. You will inspect premises, educate on hygiene practices, enforce sanitation regulations, and respond to health emergencies to protect public health.

The role emphasizes on-site field work, collaboration with agencies, and staying up-to-date with environmental health practices to improve community well-being in Soweto and surrounding areas.

Qualifications

• Strong knowledge of environmental health laws, sanitation standards, and disease control principles.
• Excellent observational and analytical skills; attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Inspect food establishments and public spaces.
• Assess compliance with sanitation regulations.
• Educate businesses and the public on hygiene and waste disposal.
• Investigate public health nuisances and complaints.
• Enforce sanitation bylaws and regulations.
• Collect samples for testing when necessary (e.g., water quality).
• Prepare detailed inspection reports and maintain records.
• Collaborate with government agencies and community organizations.
• Respond to public health emergencies relating to sanitation.
• Participate in ongoing training to stay current with best practices.

Skills

Environmental health

Public health

Education

Environmental Health qualification

Job description

Placements24 is seeking an Environmental Sanitation Officer to serve Soweto, Gauteng. You will inspect premises, educate on hygiene practices, enforce sanitation regulations, and respond to health emergencies to protect public health.

The role emphasizes on-site field work, collaboration with agencies, and staying up-to-date with environmental health practices to improve community well-being in Soweto and surrounding areas.