Assistant Director: Environmental Health REF NO: DOH 85/2026

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**Overview** This role is for an Assistant Director: Environmental Health (REF NO: DOH 85/2026) within the National Department of Health. The position is based in Pretoria and offers a salary of R664 410 per annum, as per OSD. The successful candidate will primarily support the development, revision, and implementation of Port Health policies, legislation, and services, as well as coordinate related activities and stakeholder engagements. **What you will do** * Provide support in the development and revision of Port Health policies, legislation, norms and standards, guidelines and strategies. * Conduct stakeholder engagements and consultations on developed policy documentation. * Assist in undertaking Socio Economic Impact Assessment processes, where applicable. * Assist in conducting capacity building on developed regulations, guidelines and norms and standards. * Support the provision of technical support to Points of Entry (PoE). * Identify and coordinate capacity building to strengthen the provision of port health services. * Develop training manuals, schedule and assist in conducting training on the various legislation and norms and standards. * Provide technical support for the implementation of policies, legislation, norms and standards and guidelines. * Provide support on the issuance of human remains import and export permits. * Support PoEs in strengthening emergency preparedness and response activities. * Support compliance with Port Health Services with domestic and international requirements. * Provide technical support to Points of Entry to facilitate compliance with domestic and international requirements. * Participate in cross-border projects and initiatives to strengthen cross-border coordination and collaboration. * Support stakeholder engagements and representation in Committees on Port Health matters. * Map and engage with relevant stakeholders on matters relating to environmental and port health. * Actively participate in National coordination structures and other key collaborative structures to ensure prioritization of port health issues and reports. * Coordinate and participate in awareness-raising campaigns in observance of environmental health and other health calendar days. * Provide inputs or comments on documents related to environmental health matters. **Requirements (from the original advert)** * An NQF level 6 qualification in Environmental Health and Registration with Health Professions Council of South Africa (HPCSA) as an Environmental Health Practitioner. * An NQF 7 qualification in Environmental Health will be an advantage. * Registration with HPCSA as an Environmental Health Practitioner and in good standing. * At least five (5) years’ appropriate experience after registration with HPCSA, of which three years must be appropriate experience in Management (i.e., Chief Environmental Practitioner or equivalent). * Knowledge of related legislation applicable to port health and environmental health. * Knowledge of policy development. * Knowledge of port health matters. * Knowledge of project and stakeholder management. * Knowledge of International Health Regulations, 2005. * Good communication (verbal and written) skills. * Research/analysis skills. * Planning skills. * Organizing skills. * Report writing skills. * Presentation skills. * Problem-solving skills. * Computer (MS Office package) skills. * Must be willing to work overtime. * Must be willing to travel extensively. * A valid driver’s license. **Who should apply** Candidates should hold an NQF level 6 (NQF 7 is an advantage) qualification in Environmental Health and be registered with the HPCSA as an Environmental Health Practitioner in good standing. Applicants must have a minimum of five years' appropriate experience after HPCSA registration, including at least three years in a management role such as Chief Environmental Practitioner or equivalent. Essential knowledge includes related legislation for port and environmental health, policy development, port health matters, project and stakeholder management, and the International Health Regulations, 2005. The ideal candidate will possess strong communication, research/analysis, planning, organizing, report writing, presentation, problem-solving, and computer skills, be willing to work overtime, travel extensively, and hold a valid driver's license. **Deadline** Not specified **Reference** Original posting: https://www.myjobmag.co.za/job/assistant-director-environmental-health-ref-no-doh-85-2026-national-department-of-health Source: myjobmag

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