Environmental Health Practiitioner

REQUIREMENTS:

• National Diploma in Environmental Health / National Higher Diploma or B. Tech in Environmental Health. Must be currently registered with the Health Profession Council of South Africa. One (1) year experience in community services, and driver’s license (code B).

KNOWLEDGE,; SKILLS AND PERSONAL ATTRIBUTES:

• The profession requires travelling for service delivery.

KEY PERFORMANCE AREAS:

• Conduct inspections and investigations of residential, commercial and other occupied premises; visiting specific premises, observing and recording the outcomes of food handling and processing sequence ; Assessing and analysing the adequacy of structural design to accommodate specific business operations with due consideration given to ventilation, lighting, emission and waste extraction systems; Evaluating awareness and adequacy of procedures related to refuse and waste handling and disposal; Identifying pollution sources or agents and records the findings; Investigating reported cases of communicable diseases and precautionary measures to prevent outbreaks; Carrying out water sampling and inspections of water sources to ascertain the extent of the quality of water; Carrying out inspections of non-food premises and other facilities for enforcing compliance with relevant health legislation and By-laws; Serving approved compliance orders/notices on offenders; Monitoring conformance with served orders/notices through scheduled or ad hoc inspections; Instituting further/ or urgent measures such as termination of operations, closure of premises and issuing of fines. Participates in the delivery of health and hygiene awareness programs.

SALARY SCALE: R443 713.78 – R489 856.80 (Excluding benefits)