Municipal Environmental Health Compliance Specialist

Placements24; Soweto; Hybrid; ZAR 350,000 - 600,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension fund

Comprehensive medical aid

Professional development

Annual leave

Public service environment

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Municipal Environmental Compliance Officer in the Soweto/Gauteng region. The role ensures businesses and public facilities meet environmental health and sanitation standards, conducts inspections, investigates non-compliance, and educates stakeholders on best practices.

The ideal candidate holds a related bachelor's degree, HPCSA registration, and at least five years of relevant experience, with strong communication and data-management skills.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Environmental Health, Public Health, or a closely related field.
• Registration with HPCSA as Environmental Health Practitioner.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in environmental health, municipal bylaw enforcement, or a similar regulatory role.
• In-depth knowledge of South African environmental health legislation, municipal bylaws, and public health principles.
• Proven ability to conduct thorough inspections, risk assessments, and investigations.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills with diverse stakeholders.
• Proficiency in using computer systems for data entry, reporting, and record management.

Responsibilities

• Conduct regular inspections of businesses, food premises, and public spaces to assess compliance.
• Investigate public complaints related to hygiene, waste management, water quality and health hazards.
• Enforce municipal bylaws and national environmental health legislation with warnings, notices or prosecution where needed.
• Provide guidance and education to businesses and residents on sanitation, waste disposal, and disease prevention.
• Monitor and report environmental conditions, identifying risks and mitigation strategies.
• Collaborate with other municipal departments and external agencies on protection initiatives.
• Maintain accurate records of inspections, investigations, enforcement actions and outreach.
• Prepare reports for management and council on compliance issues and trends.
• Respond to public health emergencies and environmental incidents.
• Stay informed about changes in environmental health legislation and policies.

Skills

Analytical skills

Problem-solving

Written and verbal communication

Computer literacy/Data management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Environmental Health, Public Health, or a closely related field

Job description

Placements24 is seeking a Municipal Environmental Compliance Officer in the Soweto/Gauteng region. The role ensures businesses and public facilities meet environmental health and sanitation standards, conducts inspections, investigates non-compliance, and educates stakeholders on best practices.

The ideal candidate holds a related bachelor's degree, HPCSA registration, and at least five years of relevant experience, with strong communication and data-management skills.