Public Health & Environmental Compliance Officer

Placements24; Durban; Vor Ort; ZAR 350.000 - 520.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Medical aid

Pension fund

Annual leave

Training & development

Zusammenfassung

Placements24 in Durban is seeking a diligent Environmental Health Officer to safeguard public health through sanitation and environmental management, inspecting premises and advising businesses.

The role focuses on food safety, waste management, and hygiene, with responsibilities to enforce laws, educate the public, and work with government agencies. The ideal candidate is proactive, analytical, and communicates effectively with diverse stakeholders while handling inspections and investigations.

Qualifikationen

• Bachelor's degree in Environmental Health or a related field.
• Registered with the relevant professional body (e.g., South African Institute for Environmental Health).
• Demonstrated experience in conducting environmental health inspections and investigations.
• Strong knowledge of South African environmental health legislation and policies.
• Excellent report writing and communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and manage a demanding workload in the Durban area.

Aufgaben

• Conduct routine inspections of food establishments, public spaces, and workplaces to ensure compliance with health and safety laws.
• Investigate complaints and reports of environmental health hazards, such as pest infestations, inadequate sanitation, and pollution.
• Enforce environmental health legislation through advisory visits, issuing notices, and, where necessary, initiating legal proceedings.
• Educate the public and businesses on matters of environmental health, including hygiene, waste disposal, and disease prevention.
• Develop and implement strategies to improve environmental conditions and public health within the community.
• Collaborate with other government agencies and stakeholders to address complex environmental health issues.

Kenntnisse

Excellent report writing

Communication skills

Analytical thinking

Proactive

Ausbildung

Bachelor's degree in Environmental Health

Jobbeschreibung

Placements24 in Durban is seeking a diligent Environmental Health Officer to safeguard public health through sanitation and environmental management, inspecting premises and advising businesses.

The role focuses on food safety, waste management, and hygiene, with responsibilities to enforce laws, educate the public, and work with government agencies. The ideal candidate is proactive, analytical, and communicates effectively with diverse stakeholders while handling inspections and investigations.