Environmental Health Practitioner

Central Karoo District Municipality

Contract
Permanent
Minimum qualification
Diploma
Closing date
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In brief

Overview This role is for an Environmental Health Practitioner within the Central Karoo District Municipality, which is located in the Karoo with its base in Beaufort West. The municipality comprises three local municipalities: Laingsburg, Prince Albert, and Beaufort West. The position is full-time and situated in the Western Cape. What you will do The core function of this position is to render Municipal Health Services, as defined by the Health Act, 2003 (Act 61 of 2003), within the designated area of responsibility. This must be carried out in accordance with organisational policies and statutory requirements, in conjunction with the Scope of Practice for an Environmental Health Practitioner. Requirements (from the original advert) * National Diploma or Degree in Environmental Health. * Successful completion of the compulsory one-year community service. * Proof of current registration with the Health Professions Council of South Africa (HPCSA) as an Independent Practitioner. * Valid Code B Driver’s license with own reliable vehicle. * Computer literacy. * Ability to function independently and effectively in stressful situations. * Excellent communication skills in at least two of the three languages of the Western Cape Province. * Excellent analytical, interpersonal and project management skills. * Good facilitation and presentation skills. * *Advantageous*: Successful completion of Peace Officer training. Who should apply The ideal candidate is an independent and effective individual capable of functioning well under stressful conditions. They should possess excellent communication skills in at least two of the Western Cape's three languages, strong computer literacy, and demonstrate excellent analytical, interpersonal, and project management capabilities. Furthermore, candidates should exhibit good facilitation and presentation skills, coupled with key competencies such as planning and organising, attention to detail, and a team-oriented approach, with some background in coaching and mentoring. Deadline Not specified Reference Original posting: https://www.myjobmag.co.za/job/environmental-health-practitioner-central-karoo-district-municipality-1 Source: myjobmag

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    - The Central Karoo District Municipality is situated within the Karoo with its base in Beaufort West. It comprises three local municipalities, namely Laingsburg, Prince Albert and Beaufort West Municipalities. Environmental Health Practitioner --------------------------------- * Job Type Full Time * Qualification Bachelors , National Diploma * Experience * Location Western Cape * Job Field Environment Health and Safety CORE FUNCTION * To render a Municipal Health Service as defined in the Health Act, 2003 (Act 61 of 2003) in his/her responsible area, according to organizational policies and statutory requirements, read in conjunction with the Scope of Practice of an Environmental Health Practitioner. REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE * National Diploma/Degree in Environmental Health.  Successful completion of the compulsory one-year community service.  Proof of current registration with the Health Professions Council of South Africa (HPCSA) as an Independent Practitioner  Valid Code B Driver’s license with own reliable vehicle  Successful completion of Peace Officer training will serve as an advantage to applicants.  Ability to function independently and effectively in stressful situations.  Excellent communication skills in at least two of the three languages of the Western Cape Province • Computer literacy • Excellent analytical, interpersonal and project management skills • Ability to function effectively in stressful situations.  Good facilitation and presentation skills. KEY COMPETENCIES * Communication * Planning and Organising * Analytical Skills * Interpersonal Relationships * Attention to Detail * Coaching and Mentoring * Team Orientation Check how your CV matches this job Method of Application ------------------------- Applications, on the official application form of the Council, which can be obtained from the Municipal Website (www.skdm.co.za), must be submitted as follows: MAIL/IN-PERSON: MRS B KOOPMAN - ACTING MUNICIPAL MANAGER, Private Bag X560, Beaufort West, 697 APPLICATIONS MUST BE ACCOMPANIED BY CERTIFIED COPIES OF QUALIFICATIONS AND DRIVER’S LICENSE. Interested and qualified? Go to Central Karoo District Municipality on www.skdm.co.za to apply Build your CV for free. Download in different templates.

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