CHIEF ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH PRACTITIONER in DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH – Free State. Closing date: 08 May 2026.
Circular Post No
13/224
Job Ref Number
H/C19/2026
Centre
Lejweleputswa District
Salary
R575 250 per annum, plus 13th Cheque, Housing Allowance, Medical Aid
Requirements
A Grade 12 (Senior Certificate) and at least NQF 6 qualification in Environmental Health. Registration with HPCSA as an Environmental Health Practitioner, and in good standing. At least three (3) years’ experience in environmental health. A valid driver’s license. Knowledge and Skills: Knowledge of legislation related to environmental health, project management and stakeholder engagement. Knowledge of the International Health Regulations. Good communication (verbal and written), planning and organizing, supervisory, research/analysis, and problem solving as well as computer skills (MS Office package). Ability to work well under pressure, irregular hours, independently and in a team.
Duties
Management and supervision of EHP's in the District. Effective development of staff, Plan and implement Environmental Health Strategies, Oversee and coordinate. Environmental health services rendered by EHP's based at different units/ facilities within the district. Liaise with other stakeholders on Environmental Health related issues, support and ideal clinics. Management and coordination of training programs in the district. Monitoring of health care facilities in accordance to national norms and standards. Develop, implement, and review environmental health policies and SOPs. Align Primary Health Care environmental health practices with national health regulations. Contribute to PHC strategic plans and quality improvement programs. Lead environmental health response during emergencies and outbreaks. Participate in disaster and emergency preparedness planning. Advise District leadership during environmental health crises. Ensure ongoing training programs for PHC staff and community awareness campaigns according to health calendar. Review food-related incident investigations and reports. Promote environmental health awareness at senior management level. Advise on chemical safety, hazardous substances, and spill management. Prepare high-level reports for District management. Provide expert advice on environmental health risks and controls. Monitor trends, incidents, and performance indicators. Advocate for resources, staffing, and infrastructure improvements. Investigate complaints related to food safety related to food safety concerns, outbreaks, and any violations to food safety regulations in collaboration with Municipal Health services. Emergency response planning in the development of emergency response plans for food related incidences such as food born illness outbreaks contamination and recalls. Liaise with provincial EHS, ensure the implementation of the department's strategies. Assist with other activities delegated by the supervisor / manager. Provide support to District Environmental Health Manager or Assistant Director Environmental Health on other related activities. Execute other tasks/duties delegated by the Assistant Director Environmental Health Manager / Supervisor. Participate in Malaria control activities. Ensure capturing of relevant data on DHIS and other systems.
Enquiries
Ms. NF Gigi Tel No: (057) 352 2706
Applications
https://ihealth.fshealth.gov.za/e-Recruitment
Notes
Applications must be submitted on new Z83 form. “Applicants are advised that from 1 January 2021, a new application for employment (Z83) form will be effective which can be downloaded at www.dpsa.gov.za-vacancies. From 1 January 2021 should an application be received using the incorrect application for employment (Z83), it will not be considered.” Applicants are not required to submit copies of qualifications and other relevant documents on application but must submit the Z83 and detailed Curriculum Vitae. Therefore, only shortlisted candidates for a post will be required to submit certified documents on or before the day of the interview following communication from HR. Successful completion of the Senior Management Pre-Entry Programme (Nyukela) is required for being considered for this SMS post prior to appointment. Enrolment for the course should be made on the NSG’s website at https://www.thensg.gov.za/trainingcourse/sms-pre-entry-programme. Applicants will be expected to be available for selection interviews and assessments at a time, date and place as determined by the Department. 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. The successful candidate must disclose to the Head of Department particulars of all registrable financial interests, sign a performance agreement and employment contract with the Head of Department within three months from the date of assumption of duty. Should you be in possession of a foreign qualification, it must be accompanied by an evaluation certificate from the South African Qualification Authority (SAQA). Applicants who do not comply with the above-mentioned requirements, as well as applications received late, will not be considered. The recommended candidate(s) for OSD production posts MUST submit endorsed service certificates from the previous employer and endorsed Persal service records where applicable within 2 days of accepting the offer. The Department does not accept applications via fax or email. Failure to submit all the requested documents will result in the application not being considered. Correspondence will be limited to short-listed candidates only. If you have not been contacted within eight (8) weeks after the closing date of this advertisement, please accept that your application was unsuccessful. The employment offer to successful candidate will be subject to verified educational qualifications, previous experience, citizenship check, reference checks and security vetting. Please note: Correspondence will only be entered into with short-listed candidates. Where applicable, candidates will be subjected to a skills/knowledge test. Successful candidates will be appointed on a probation period of 12 months. The Department reserves the right not to make any appointment(s) to the above post. The successful candidate will be expected to sign a performance agreement. The Department of Health is an equal opportunity affirmative action employer. The employment decision shall be informed by the Employment Equity Plan of the Department. It is the Department’s intention to promote equity (race, gender and disability) through the filling of this post(s) with a candidate whose transfer / promotion / appointment will promote representativity in line with the numerical targets as contained in our Employment Equity Plan OTHER POSTS
Original Text
POST 13/224 : CHIEF ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH PRACTITIONER REF NO: H/C19/2026 SALARY : R575 250 per annum, plus 13th Cheque, Housing Allowance, Medical Aid (Optional, Employee must meet the prescribed requirements. CENTRE : Lejweleputswa District REQUIREMENTS : A Grade 12 (Senior Certificate) and at least NQF 6 qualification in Environmental Health. Registration with HPCSA as an Environmental Health Practitioner, and in good standing. At least three (3) years’ experience in environmental health. A valid driver’s license. Knowledge and Skills: Knowledge of legislation related to environmental health, project management and stakeholder engagement. Knowledge of the International Health Regulations. Good communication (verbal and written), planning and organizing, supervisory, research/analysis, and problem solving as well as computer skills (MS Office package). Ability to work well under pressure, irregular hours, independently and in a team. DUTIES : Management and supervision of EHP's in the District. Effective development of staff, Plan and implement Environmental Health Strategies, Oversee and coordinate. Environmental health services rendered by EHP's based at different units/ facilities within the district. Liaise with other stakeholders on Environmental Health related issues, support and ideal clinics. Management and coordination of training programs in the district. Monitoring of health care facilities in accordance to national norms and standards. Develop, implement, and review environmental health policies and SOPs. Align Primary Health Care environmental health practices with national health regulations. Contribute to PHC strategic plans and quality improvement programs. Lead environmental health response during emergencies and outbreaks. Participate in disaster and emergency preparedness planning. Advise District leadership during environmental health crises. Ensure ongoing training programs for PHC staff and community awareness campaigns according to health calendar. Review food-related incident investigations and reports. Promote environmental health awareness at senior management level. Advise on chemical safety, hazardous substances, and spill management. Prepare high-level reports for District management. Provide expert advice on environmental health risks and controls. Monitor trends, incidents, and performance indicators. Advocate for resources, staffing, and infrastructure improvements. Investigate complaints related to food safety related to food safety concerns, outbreaks, and any violations to food safety regulations in collaboration with Municipal Health services. Emergency response planning in the development of emergency response plans for food related incidences such as food born illness outbreaks contamination and recalls. Liaise with provincial EHS, ensure the implementation of the department's strategies. Assist with other activities delegated by the supervisor / manager. Provide support to District Environmental Health Manager or Assistant Director Environmental Health on other related activities. Execute other tasks/duties delegated by the Assistant Director Environmental Health Manager / Supervisor. Participate in Malaria control activities. Ensure capturing of relevant data on DHIS and other systems. ENQUIRIES : Ms. NF Gigi Tel No: (057) 352 2706 APPLICATIONS : to be send to: https://ihealth.fshealth.gov.za/e-Recruitment