Hybrid Env Health Practitioner: Hygiene & Sanitation

Placements24; Benoni; Hybrid; ZAR 480,000 - 700,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Medical aid

Pension

Hybrid work model

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a qualified Environmental Health Practitioner with a specialization in Hygiene and Sanitation for the Benoni, Gauteng community. The role blends field inspections with administrative duties in a hybrid setup to uphold public health standards.

You will inspect food premises, public facilities, and other high-risk areas, educate stakeholders on best practices, enforce regulations, and coordinate with multiple departments to address public health challenges.

Qualifications

• Qualified Environmental Health Practitioner with hygiene and sanitation focus.
• 3+ years post-qualification experience in environmental health.
• Knowledge of SA environmental health legislation, food safety, and sanitation principles.
• HPCSA registration as Environmental Health Practitioner required.
• Able to travel within Benoni and surrounding areas; valid driver's license.

Responsibilities

• Conduct inspections of food premises, public buildings, and sanitation facilities to ensure compliance.
• Investigate environmental health complaints including hygiene and sanitation hazards.
• Educate businesses, employees and the public on food safety and hygiene practices.
• Enforce relevant health regulations; issue notices and actions as needed.
• Monitor water quality and waste management in designated areas.

Skills

Communication skills

Report writing

Public health education

Time management

Education

National Diploma or Degree in Environmental Health

Tools

MS Office

Databases

Job description

Placements24 is seeking a qualified Environmental Health Practitioner with a specialization in Hygiene and Sanitation for the Benoni, Gauteng community. The role blends field inspections with administrative duties in a hybrid setup to uphold public health standards.

You will inspect food premises, public facilities, and other high-risk areas, educate stakeholders on best practices, enforce regulations, and coordinate with multiple departments to address public health challenges.