Environmental Health Tech: Sanitation & Public Health

Placements24; Vereeniging; Híbrido; ZAR 270.000 - 360.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Career development opportunities

Descripción de la vacante

Placements24 is assisting a forward-thinking organization in Vereeniging, Gauteng, seeking an Environmental Health Technician. The role focuses on inspections, guidance on sanitation best practices, and supporting health-focused initiatives to improve public environments.

You will assess facilities, identify risks, advise staff, and help develop policies while keeping thorough records and staying current with South African environmental health legislation.

Formación

• A qualification in Environmental Health, Public Health, or a related field.
• Minimum of 2-3 years of experience in environmental health or sanitation inspection.
• Solid understanding of hygiene principles, food safety, pest control, and waste management.
• Knowledge of South African health and safety legislation.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication and report-writing abilities.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and relevant databases.
• Must be a resident of or willing to commute to Vereeniging, Gauteng.

Responsabilidades

• Conduct inspections of facilities in Vereeniging to ensure hygiene standards.
• Identify health hazards and environmental risks; recommend corrective actions.
• Provide technical advice on sanitation and waste management to staff.
• Investigate sanitation and environmental health complaints.
• Assist in developing and implementing sanitation policies and procedures.
• Maintain records of inspections, findings and follow-up actions.
• Participate in public health awareness campaigns on hygiene.
• Collaborate with local authorities and regulatory bodies as needed.
• Stay updated with environmental health legislation and sanitation technology.

Conocimientos

Analytical thinking

Communication

Report writing

Educación

Bachelor's degree in Environmental Health or related field

Herramientas

Microsoft Office

Descripción del empleo

Placements24 is assisting a forward-thinking organization in Vereeniging, Gauteng, seeking an Environmental Health Technician. The role focuses on inspections, guidance on sanitation best practices, and supporting health-focused initiatives to improve public environments.

You will assess facilities, identify risks, advise staff, and help develop policies while keeping thorough records and staying current with South African environmental health legislation.