Sessional Environmental Practitioner

In brief

**Overview** This role is for a Sessional Environmental Practitioner within the Gauteng Department of Health. The position involves supporting hospital management in complying with environmental health legislative requirements, implementing various health and hygiene monitoring programs, and contributing to disease prevention and environmental protection initiatives within healthcare facilities. **What you will do** * Assist and support hospital management to comply with Environmental Health related legislative prescripts, strategies, and guidelines of the department. * Implement Water Quality monitoring. * Conduct Food control monitoring. * Manage Waste Management and general hygiene monitoring including WASH. * Perform Health surveillance of premises. * Conduct 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 complies with general hygiene requirements. * Implement the National Health Environment Management Plan. * Liaise with the provincial EH Programme. * Implement the national EH Norms and Standards. * Support implementation of the 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 the 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. **Requirements (from the original advert)** * 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, including 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. **Who should apply** This role is suitable for individuals who possess a National Senior Certificate/Matric grade 12 and an appropriate qualification enabling registration with the HPCSA in Environmental Health. No prior experience is required post-HPCSA registration. Ideal candidates will demonstrate strong communication (verbal and written), computer, and interpersonal skills. They should be knowledgeable about departmental policies and strategies, capable of interpreting and applying them, and able to work both independently and within multidisciplinary teams under pressure. Applicants should also have good financial management skills, knowledge of PFMA, and a valid driver's license. The role requires the ability to collect, collate, analyze information/data, and write reports. **Deadline** 28-10-2026 **Reference** Original posting: https://www.myjobmag.co.za/job/sessional-environmental-practitioner-gauteng-department-of-health Source: myjobmag

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• No previous work experience required.

• Microsoft Excel
• Microsoft Office
• Health and safety (OHS)

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