ASSISTANT DIRECTOR ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH SERVICES GRADE 1 (HEALTH CARE RISK WASTE MANAGEMENT) is a South African government vacancy at Mpumalanga Department of Health. This job is part of Circular 25 of 2026 from the DPSA. centre: Provincial Office, Mbombela (Nelspruit) | closing date: 31 July 2026. Use this page to review the requirements, duties, application instructions and official source links before applying.
Job details
Applications
Where to send your application.
Departmental Online Application System: www.mpuhealth.gov.za
Salary
R664 410 – R735 930 per annum
Requirements
- Senior Certificate / Grade 12 plus appropriate qualification in Environmental Health / Public Health as recognized by SAQA that allows for the required registration with the Health Professional Council of South Africa (HPCSA) as an Environmental Health Practitioner.
- A minimum of three (3) years appropriate experience in the relevant profession after registration with the Health Professional Council of South Africa (HPCSA) as independent practice (where applicable) of which five (5) years must be appropriate experience in management.
- Must have an experience in managing Health Care Risk Waste in the health facilities and Public Old Age Homes would be an added advantage.
- At least 5 years’ experience as an environmental health and independent practitioner.
- Extensive knowledge on Health Care Risk Waste management and other hazardous substance and related activities.
- Good leadership qualities, with a clear demonstration of monitoring and evaluation of the programme.
- Good leadership qualities, with a clear demonstration of management abilities.
- The ability to coordinate multi-disciplinary and sectoral activities.
- Good communication skills.
- Computer literacy.
- A valid driver’s license.
- Must be registered with the Health Professions Council of South Africa (HPCSA) as an independent environmental health practitioner.
- Strategic capability and leadership.
- Programme and project management skills.
- Must have computer skills (MS Office package and Power Point Presentation) Financial management skills.
- Change and knowledge management skills.
- Problem-solving and analysis skills.
- People management and empowerment.
- Contract management skills.
- Able to work independent, under pressure, willing to work overtime and travel extensively.
- Understanding legislative frameworks and related policies in the health public sector and other prescripts.
Duties
- Develop, implement, monitor and evaluate policy guidelines for management.
- Monitor and evaluate Health Care Risk Waste contract management.
- Develop turnaround strategy to improve Health Care Risk Waste management in the province.
- Develop and revise Health Care Risk Waste and Environmental Health related policies, legislation, strategies and relevant norms and standards.
- Able to manage and provide accurate information to the Supervisor and other stakeholders for evidence –based decision- making and programme planning and evaluation.
- Able to analyse Health Care Risk Waste finance and data for decision making.
- Able to manage hazardous substances.
- Capacity building of health care workers to manage Health Care Risk Waste in the facilities.
- Able to conduct research to inform policies.
- Provide technical support to facilities and other stakeholders.
- Represent the department on Health Care Risk Waste management forums.
- Develop strategic and operational plan for the programme.
- Develop quality improvement plan.
- Able to monitor Health Care Risk Waste management in the facilities.
Enquiries
- Mr. Emmanuel Makokoropo Tel No: (013) 766 3384
- Ms. Gugu Nkosi Tel No: (013) 766 3103
- Ms. Sebenzile Mthisi Tel No: (013) 766 3339
- Mr. Mxolisi Maseko Tel No: (013) 766 3351
- Mr. Samson Nyoni Tel No: (013) 766 3087
- IT related queries: Help desk Tel No: (013) 766 3018.
Notes
N.B. Applicants are advised to apply as early as possible to avoid disappointments. Applicants are not required to submit copies of qualifications and other relevant documents on application but must submit the Z83 and a detailed Curriculum Vitae. In order to alleviate administration burden on HR Sections as well as considering the cost for applicants, Departments are encouraged to request certified copies of qualifications and other relevant documents from shortlisted candidates only which may be submitted to HR on or before the day of the interview following communication from the relevant HR section of the Department. All posts health/engineering posts that are advertised within the Department professional registration will be required from various statutory council for shortlisted candidates. A complete set of application documents should be submitted separately for every post that you wish to apply for. Please ensure that you clearly state the full post description and the relevant Post Reference Number on your application. No fax applications will be considered. Applicants must ensure that they fully complete and sign form Z 83, even if they are attaching a CV. Incomplete and/or unsigned applications will not be considered. If you are currently in service, please indicate your PERSAL number at the top of form Z83. Due to ongoing internal processes, the Department reserves the right to withdraw any post at any time. The Department reserves the right to verify the qualifications of every recommended candidate prior to the issuing of an offer of appointment. All short listed candidates will be subject to a vetting process prior to appointment. If no response is received from Mpumalanga Department of Health within 90 days after the closing date of the advertisement, applicants must assume that their application was not successful. Please quote the correct references when applying and where possible the station / centre where the post is. www.mpuhealth.gov.za only online applications will be accepted. NB: Candidates who are not contacted within 90 DAYS after the closing date must consider their applications as having been unsuccessful. please note The Department reserves the right to amend / review / withdraw the advertised posts if by so doing, the best interest of the department will be well served. (People with disabilities are also requested to apply and indicate such in their applications). All shortlisted candidates, including the SMS, shall undertake two pre-entry assessments. One will be a practical exercise to determine a candidate’s suitability based on the post’s technical and generic requirements and the other must be an integrity (ethical conduct) assessment. ERRATUM: Kindly note that the posts were posted in the Public Service Vacancy Circular 17 dated 22 May 2026, the posts of Clinical Nurse Practitioner (Warburton CHC and Emthonjeni Clinic, Gert Sibande District) with Ref No: MPDoH/May/26/766, Chief Personnel Officer (Amajuba Memorial Hospital (X2 Posts), Gert Sibande District) with Ref No: MPDoH/Mar/26/775, and its closing date of 29 May 2026, the posts were posted in the Public Service Vacancy Circular 19 dated 05 June 2026, the posts of Medical Physicist Grade 1: Oncology (Rob Ferreira Hospital, Ehlanzeni District) with Ref No: MPDoH/Jun/26/933, Dental Laboratory Technician Grade 1: Dentistry (6 Posts) (Witbank Hospital, Nkangala District) with Ref No: MPDoH/Jun/26/949 and Dental Laboratory Technician Assistant Grade 1: Dentistry (X2 Posts) (Witbank Hospital, Nkangala District) with Ref No: MPDoH/Jun/26/979 and its closing date of 23 June 2026, the posts has been withdrawn. OTHER POSTS
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Original Text
MPDOH/JULY/26/1045 (X2 POSTS)
SALARY : R664 410 – R735 930 per annum
CENTRE : Provincial Office, Mbombela (Nelspruit)
REQUIREMENTS : Senior Certificate / Grade 12 plus appropriate qualification in Environmental Health / Public Health as recognized by SAQA that allows for the required
registration with the Health Professional Council of South Africa (HPCSA) as an Environmental Health Practitioner. A minimum of three (3) years appropriate
experience in the relevant profession after registration with the Health
Professional Council of South Africa (HPCSA) as independent practice (where applicable) of which five (5) years must be appropriate experience in
management. Must have an experience in managing Health Care Risk Waste in the health facilities and Public Old Age Homes would be an added
advantage. At least 5 years’ experience as an environmental health and independent practitioner. Extensive knowledge on Health Care Risk Waste
management and other hazardous substance and related activities. Good leadership qualities, with a clear demonstration of monitoring and evaluation of
the programme. Good leadership qualities, with a clear demonstration of management abilities. The ability to coordinate multi-disciplinary and sectoral
activities. Good communication skills. Computer literacy. A valid driver’s license. Must be registered with the Health Professions Council of South Africa
(HPCSA) as an independent environmental health practitioner. Strategic capability and leadership. Programme and project management skills. Must
have computer skills (MS Office package and Power Point Presentation)
Financial management skills. Change and knowledge management skills.
Problem-solving and analysis skills. People management and empowerment.
Contract management skills. Able to work independent, under pressure, willing to work overtime and travel extensively. Understanding legislative frameworks
and related policies in the health public sector and other prescripts.
DUTIES : Develop, implement, monitor and evaluate policy guidelines for management. Monitor and evaluate Health Care Risk Waste contract management. Develop
turnaround strategy to improve Health Care Risk Waste management in the province. Develop and revise Health Care Risk Waste and Environmental
Health related policies, legislation, strategies and relevant norms and standards. Able to manage and provide accurate information to the Supervisor
and other stakeholders for evidence –based decision- making and programme planning and evaluation. Able to analyse Health Care Risk Waste finance and
data for decision making. Able to manage hazardous substances. Capacity building of health care workers to manage Health Care Risk Waste in the
facilities. Able to conduct research to inform policies. Provide technical support to facilities and other stakeholders. Represent the department on Health Care
Risk Waste management forums. Develop strategic and operational plan for the programme. Develop quality improvement plan. Able to monitor Health
Care Risk Waste management in the facilities.
ENQUIRIES : Mr. Emmanuel Makokoropo Tel No: (013) 766 3384 / Ms. Gugu Nkosi Tel No: (013) 766 3103 / 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 No: (013) 766 3018.
Official source
This vacancy was imported from DPSA Circular 25 of 2026 for reference.
Disclaimer: This vacancy was imported from the official DPSA circular PDF. Please confirm the reference number, closing date, and application instructions in the original circular before applying. View the official DPSA vacancy circulars.