Environmental Health Practitioner Grade 1

In brief

Overview This document outlines the role of an Environmental Health Practitioner Grade 1 within the Mpumalanga Department of Health. The position involves a range of environmental health duties aimed at promoting public health and safety across various domains. What you will do The successful candidate will be responsible for: * Managing waste, including ensuring proper handling and monitoring of general waste and health care risk waste. * Overseeing Safety, Health, Environment, Risk, and Quality (SHERQ) management. * Monitoring waste quality, which includes collecting water samples and analyzing results. * Conducting food control activities such as collecting food samples, inspecting food premises, and providing staff training. * Implementing vector control measures within facilities and organizing pest control programmes. * Participating in disease surveillance as part of an outbreak response team, investigating outbreaks, and liaising with relevant stakeholders. * Monitoring environmental health indicators and providing reports to management. * Managing pollution control. * Ensuring environmental health hygiene. * Performing occupational hygiene surveillance. Requirements (from the original advert) * Senior Certificate / Grade 12 or equivalent qualification plus an appropriate qualification that allows for the required registration with the Health Professional Council of South Africa (HPCSA) in the relevant profession where applicable 2026. * **Grade 1: SA Qualified employees:** None after registration with the HPCSA in the relevant profession where applicable in respect of employees who performed Community Service, as required in SA. * **Foreign Qualified employees:** One (1) year relevant experience after registration with the HPCSA in the relevant profession where applicable in respect of employees of whom it is not required to perform Community Service, as required in SA. * Hospital experience and extensive knowledge in Occupational Health and Safety will be an added advantage. * Good interpersonal Skills, written, verbal and presentation Skills. * Accuracy and attention to detail. * Ability to work under pressure. * Ability and willingness to travel. * Good interpersonal relationship, Leadership skill. * Valid drivers’ licence. Who should apply This role is suitable for a qualified Environmental Health Practitioner (Grade 1) who is registered with the HPCSA. South African qualified applicants are typically required to have no experience post-community service, while foreign qualified applicants need one year of relevant experience after HPCSA registration. Ideal candidates will possess strong communication (written, verbal, presentation), interpersonal, and leadership skills, along with a keen eye for accuracy and detail. The role requires the ability to work under pressure and a willingness to travel, supported by a valid driver's license. Candidates with hospital experience and extensive knowledge in Occupational Health and Safety are encouraged to apply. Deadline Not specified Reference Original posting: https://www.myjobmag.co.za/job/environmental-health-practitioner-grade-1-mpumalanga-department-of-health-3 Source: myjobmag

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