THE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH IS RECRUITING FOR ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH PRACTITIONER (X2 POSTS)
DEADLINE: 21 November 2022
POST: ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH PRACTITIONER REF NO: NDOH 111/2022 (X2 POSTS)
- SALARY: R322 746 per annum, as per OSD
- CENTRE : Directorate: Port Health Services. SD: Gauteng (Lanseria Airport)
REQUIREMENTS:
A three-year National Diploma or equivalent NQF 6 qualification in Environmental Health. A Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Health will be an advantage. Current registration with the HPCSA as an Environmental Health Practitioner. Completed Community Service Environmental Health. Technical and practical knowledge of Environmental and Port Health services. Knowledge of the legislative and policy framework informing this complex area of operation. Ability to interpret and implement applicable legislation and guidelines. Good communication (verbal and written), administrative, financial management, interpersonal and computer skills (MS Office packages). A valid driver’s license.
DUTIES:
Prevention of cross-border/ cross-country transmission of communicable diseases through the point of entry due to international travel and trade. Screening of all travellers from WHO identfied high risk countries. Monitor conveyance and imported consignments to ensure compliance with relevant legislation. Collect and submit samples of high-risk imported products for laboratory analysis. Ensure safe environment within point of entry in line with International Health regulations. Implement water quality monitoring program and food safety. Provide general administrative duties. Proper completion of attendance register, leave forms, conveyance registers, inspection registers sample registers etc. Strengthen Port Health services. Supervise community services EHP’s and Scanner Operators
- ENQUIRIES: Mr SG Chauke Tel No: 011 701-2866
- NOTE : Please note that preference will be given to Male candidates.
HOW TO APPLY/APPLICATIONS:
| BY POST | The Director-General, National Department of Health, Private Bag X399, Pretoria. 0001. |
| HAND-DELIVER | Hand delivered applications may be submitted at the Reception (Brown Application Box), Dr AB Xuma Building, 1112 Voortrekker Rd, Pretoria Townlands 351-JR |
| should be forwarded to [email protected] quoting the relevant reference number on the subject e-mail (The Ref no. is NDOH 111/2022) |
- BY POST: The Director-General, National Department of Health, Private Bag X399, Pretoria. 0001.
- HAND DELIVERY: Hand-delivered applications may be submitted at the Reception (Brown Application Box), Dr AB Xuma Building, 1112 Voortrekker Rd, Pretoria Townlands 351-JR or
- EMAIL: should be forwarded to [email protected] quoting the relevant reference number on the subject e-mail
FOR ATTENTION : Ms TP Moepi
APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS
Applications should be submitted on the new Z83 form obtainable from any Public Service department and should be accompanied by a CV only (previous experience must be comprehensively detailed). The Z83 must be fully completed (in line with DPSA Practice note), failure to comply will automatically disqualify the applicant. Applicants are not required to submit copies of qualification and other relevant documents on application. Certified copies of qualifications and other relevant documents will be requested prior to the final selection phase. Applications should be on one PDF format (If emailed). Applications received after the closing date and those that do not comply with the requirements will not be considered. It is the applicant’s responsibility to have foreign qualifications and national certificates (where applicable) evaluated by the South African Qualification Authority (SAQA). The Department reserves the right not to fill the posts. The successful candidate will be subjected to personnel suitability checks and other vetting procedures. Applicants are respectfully informed that correspondence will be limited to short-listed candidates only. If notification of an interview is not received within three (3) months after the closing date, candidates may regard their application as unsuccessful. The Department will not be liable where applicants use incorrect/no reference number(s) on their applications.
Here is the Z83 form : Z83.pdf