Environmental Health Practitioner

City Of Johannesburg; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 300 000 - 400 000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent local government authority seeks an Environmental Health Practitioner to ensure the implementation of municipal health services in Johannesburg. The role requires a National Diploma in Environmental Health and registration with the Health Professional Council of South Africa, as well as experience in the field. The successful candidate will educate the community on environmental practices and ensure compliance with health regulations. This opportunity offers a chance to contribute towards a healthier and safer environment for all residents.

Qualifications

• 1–3 years of experience in Environmental Health, including Community Service completion.
• Must have a valid driver's license.

Responsibilities

• Ensure Municipal Health Services are implemented effectively.
• Educate and advise on practices that impact the environment negatively.
• Control risk to ensure a clean and healthy environment.

Skills

Strong decision-making skills

Analytical and investigative skills

Good interpersonal skills

Education

Grade 12 plus National Diploma in Environmental Health (NQF level 6)

Registration with the Health Professional Council of South Africa as an Independent Practitioner

Completion of Compulsory Community Service in Environmental Health

Job description

Environmental Health Practitioner

Job Location: Gauteng, Johannesburg

Deadline: December 30

Minimum Requirements

• Grade 12 plus National Diploma in Environmental Health (NQF level 6)
• Registration with the Health Professional Council of South Africa as an Independent Practitioner
• Completion of Compulsory Community Service in Environmental Health
• 1–3 years of experience in Environmental Health, including Community Service completion

Must have a valid driver's license.

Primary Function

Ensure that Municipal Health Services are implemented by determining community profiles and needs through coordination, investigation, inspection, monitoring, evaluation, reporting, and direct compliance enforcement procedures related to environmental health.

Educate and advise on practices that negatively impact the environment.

Implement measures to prevent and control risk to ensure a clean and healthy environment conducive to and supporting a better quality of life in the City of Johannesburg.

Key Performance Areas

• Utilise specialised knowledge to ensure Municipal Health Services are rendered as defined in the National Health Act
• Responsible for all administrative responsibilities and functions related to the position
• Responsible for own assets and tools as provided by the council
• Communicate and liaise with stakeholders (internal and external)
• Enforce compliance with all Environmental Health Activities and institute law enforcement actions for any non‑compliance
• Ensure that all financial matters are complied with in accordance with the MFMA and other legislation

Leading Competencies

• Strong decision‑making skills
• Conflict management
• Intermediate computer literacy, including MS Office applications
• Basic project management skills
• Analytical and investigative skills
• Good interpersonal skills
• High level of confidentiality and organisational skills
• Time management, working independently, under pressure, and the ability to prioritise

Core Competencies

• Knowledge of Environmental Health Legislation
• Policies affecting Environmental Health Services
• Collaborative / Teamwork, Values and Integrity, Attention to detail, and quality‑focused
• Customer and Service Delivery Management (Batho Pele) Ethics, Professionalism

Deadline: 30th December