SESSIONAL ENVIRONMENTAL PRACTITIONER

Gauteng Provincial Government; Gauteng; On-site; ZAR 376,000 - 514,000; Full time

Job summary

Gauteng Provincial Government seeks an Environmental Health Officer to join the Department of Health in Gauteng. The role focuses on implementing water quality, food control, waste management, and general hygiene monitoring, while supporting infection control and climate resilience initiatives.

The Ideal candidate has Matric and registration with HPCSA, strong report-writing and data analysis skills, and the ability to work under pressure in a multidisciplinary team.

Qualifications

• National Senior Certificate/Matric grade 12 and an HPCSA-registrable qualification in Environmental Health.
• Registration with HPCSA in Environmental Health is required.
• Excellent communication, writing and data reporting skills; ability to work under pressure.

Responsibilities

• Assist hospital management to comply with EH prescripts and guidelines.
• Implement water quality, food control, waste, and hygiene monitoring.
• Support surveillance of communicable diseases and environmental pollution.
• Prepare weekly, monthly and annual plans and reports; attend EH-related meetings.

Skills

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Computer skills

PFMA knowledge

Education

National Senior Certificate/Matric Grade 12

Registration with HPCSA in Environmental Health

Appropriate qualification for HPCSA registration

Tools

Microsoft Office

Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

• Package : Grade 1 R273.00 per hour; Grade 2 R273.00.00 per hour; Grade 3 R373.00.00 per hour

Requirements :

• National Senior Certificate/Matric grade 12 plus Appropriate qualification that allows for the required registration with the HPCSA in the relevant profession in Environmental Health. Registration with the HPCSA in Environmental Health. No experience required after registration with the HPCSA in Environmental Health Department of Health. Good communication skills (verbal and written), Computer skills (e.g., Microsoft Office, Presentation and Excel). Knowledge and understanding of policies and strategies of the department. Ability to interpret and apply policies. Ability to work independently and under pressure. Ability to lead and or operate within a multidisciplinary team. Good interpersonal relations skills. Ability to collect, collate, analyse information/data and write reports. Good financial management skills and knowledge of PFMA. Must have a valid driver’s license

Duties :

• Assist and support hospital management to comply with Environmental Health related legislative prescripts, strategies, and guidelines of the department. Implement Water Quality monitoring. Food control monitoring. Waste Management and general hygiene monitoring including WASH. Health surveillance of premises. Surveillance and prevention of communicable diseases excluding immunizations, vector control monitoring, environmental pollution control, management of human remains and chemical safety. Ensure that the facility comply with general hygiene requirements. Implement the National Health Environment Management Plan Liaise with provincial EH Programme. Implement the national EH Norms and Standards and Support implementation of Ideal Hospital Framework to ensure quality health services. Participate and provide support in the infection and prevention control/Occupational Health and Safety teams and any committee which promotes environmental health. Promote and advocate for climate change mitigation strategies. Implement Heat Health Plan. Consolidate weekly, monthly and annual plans and reports. Assist with any other EH Related activities delegated by the supervisor/manager. Attend to environmental health related complaints.

Employer : Department of Health

Closing Date : 28-10-2026

Criteria Questions

Do you have National Senior Certificate/Matric grade 12 plus Appropriate qualification that allows for the required registration with the HPCSA in the relevant profession in Environmental Health?

Are you currently registered with HPCSA Registration with the HPCSA in Environmental Health officer ?

Women and people with disabilities are encouraged to apply.