Senior Environmental Health Officer

Placements24; Benoni; Hybrid; ZAR 700,000 - 1,000,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary & benefits

Pension & medical aid

Training & accreditation

Generous leave & study leave

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a highly experienced Senior Environmental Health Officer to contribute to maintaining and improving public health standards in the Benoni area. The role combines field work, policy development, and community engagement to address environmental health risks.

You will inspect premises, enforce health regulations, and educate the public on sanitation matters, drawing on extensive experience in environmental health principles to shape local initiatives.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Environmental Health from an accredited institution.
• At least 7 years of progressive experience in environmental health practice and regulation.
• Solid knowledge of public health laws, sanitation standards, and food safety regulations.
• Experience in inspection, investigation, and enforcement activities.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.
• Strong communication, presentation, and report-writing abilities.

Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive inspections of premises to ensure health-code compliance.
• Investigate nuisances, complaints, and hazards; take enforcement actions as needed.
• Develop and implement disease prevention and control strategies related to environmental factors.
• Provide expert advice to local authorities and community groups on EH issues.
• Prepare detailed reports and present findings to stakeholders.
• Contribute to the development and review of environmental health policies and procedures.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Problem solving

Decision making

Communication

Report writing

Education

Master's degree in Environmental Health

Job description

About the Role

Our client seeks a highly experienced Senior Environmental Health Officer to contribute to maintaining and improving public health standards within the Benoni area. This senior role involves a combination of field work, policy development, and community engagement to address environmental health risks. You will be responsible for inspecting various premises, enforcing health regulations, and educating the public on health and sanitation matters. The ideal candidate is a seasoned professional with a deep understanding of environmental health principles and a passion for public service. This position offers a significant opportunity to make a positive impact on community well-being and shape environmental health initiatives.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive inspections of food establishments, public spaces, and other regulated premises to ensure compliance with health codes.


• Investigate public health nuisances, complaints, and environmental hazards, taking appropriate enforcement actions.


• Develop and implement strategies for disease prevention and control related to environmental factors.


• Provide expert advice to local authorities and community groups on environmental health issues.


• Prepare detailed reports, maintain accurate records, and present findings to relevant stakeholders.


• Contribute to the development and review of environmental health policies and procedures.

Requirements

• A Master's degree in Environmental Health or a related field from an accredited institution.


• Minimum of 7 years of progressive experience in environmental health practice and regulation.


• In-depth knowledge of public health laws, sanitation standards, and food safety regulations.


• Proven experience in inspection, investigation, and enforcement activities.


• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.


• Strong communication, presentation, and report-writing abilities.

Benefits

• Competitive salary and excellent benefits package.


• Pension fund and medical aid contributions.


• Opportunities for advanced training and professional accreditation.


• Generous annual leave and study leave allowances.


• A dynamic work environment with a focus on public health impact and professional growth.