Environmental Health Practitioner Grade 1

Department

Department of Health

Location

Embalenhle CHC (Gert Sibande District)

Salary

R413 121 – R472 359 per annum

Closing date

See advert

Reference number

MPDOH/OCT/26/1593

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How to apply

Fill in a new Z83 form and quote the reference number MPDOH/OCT/26/1593.
Attach a detailed CV. Only add certified copies of ID and qualifications if the advert asks for them.
Send it to the address or email in the advert below (or the official circular).
Make sure it arrives before the closing date. Late applications are not considered.

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Requirements

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

Duties

Waste management (ensure proper handling and monitor of general waste and health care risk waste). Safety health environment risk and quality (SHERQ) management. Waste quality monitoring (collection of water samples and analysing results). Food control (collection of food samples, inspection of food premises and training of staff). Vector control within the facility (organize pest control programme). Disease surveillance (from part of the outbreak response team, investigate outbreaks and liaise with relevant stakeholders). Monitor Environmental health indicators and provide reports to management. Pollution control. Environmental health hygiene. Occupational hygiene surveillance.

Enquiries

Mr. Emmanuel Makokoropo Tel No: (013) 766 3384 / Ms. Gugu Nkosi Tel No: (013) 766 3103 / Ms. Nomsa Maphanga Tel No: (013) 766 3207 / Ms. Sebenzile Mthisi Tel No: (013) 766 3339, Mr. Mxolisi Maseko Tel No: (013) 766 3351, Mr. Samson Nyoni Tel No: (013) 766 3087 and IT related queries: Help desk Tel N

How to apply

Applications go directly to the department — not through GovJobs SA. Submit a completed, signed Z83 form and a detailed CV, quoting the reference number. Application address and any extra instructions are in the department's section of Circular 35 of 2026.