Assistant Director: Environmental Health

Requirements

• An NQF level 6 qualification in Environmental Health and Registration with Health Professions Council of South Africa (HPCSA) as an Environmental Health Practitioner.
• An NFQ 7 qualification in Environmental Health will be an advantage.
• Registration with HPCSA as an Environmental Health Practitioner and in good standing.
• At least five (5) years’ appropriate experience after registration with HPCSA, of which three years must be appropriate experience in Management (i.e.
• Chief Environmental Practitioner or equivalent).
• Knowledge of South African environment and health related legislation applicable to environmental health, policy making processes of monitoring and evaluation systems.
• Good communication (verbal and written), research/analysis, planning, organizing, administrative, project and financial management and computer (MS Office package) skills.
• Must be willing to work overtime and travel extensively.
• A valid driver’s license.

Duties

• Develop environmental health related policies, guidelines, plans, norms and standards and procedures.
• Ensure the development of strategies and guidelines Food Control, Management of the disposal of the Dead and Prevention of Communicable Diseases.
• Provide capacity to provinces and municipalities on related existing and newly promulgated legislation and norms and standards and on implementation of surveillance of premises, food control, management of the disposal of the dead and environmental health surveillance programmes.
• Participate in intergovernmental activities to ensure integration and consideration of human health aspects in other government sectors’ policies, plans and programmes.
• Collaborate with relevant stakeholders on matters relating to the programmes.
• Provide technical support to and capacitate provinces and municipalities on implementation of the national policies.
• Monitor and evaluate the implementation of environmental and municipal health services.
• Coordination of environmental health events management and disaster management activities and programs implemented by provinces and municipalities.

How to apply

For attention:Ms M Shitiba

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Notes from the department

• All shortlisted candidates, including SMS, shall undertake two pre-entry assessments.
• One must be a practical exercise, and the other must be an integrity (ethical conduct) assessment.
• Selection panels shall score both technical exercises as an additional criterion in the interview process.
• All shortlisted candidates for SMS posts will be subjected to a technical exercise and interview.
• Following the technical exercise and interview, a maximum of three (3) candidates will undergo psychometric assessments to assess cognitive capabilities, behavioural preferences, emotional intelligence, and integrity.
• The competency assessment will be testing generic managerial competencies using the mandated DPSA SMS competency assessment batteries.
• Assessment for core competencies outlined in the SMS Handbook shall be conducted within one month of the appointment of candidate.
• 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).
• Please note by responding to the advertisement, you consent to the collection, processing, and storing of your Personal Information in accordance with the Protection of Personal Information Act (POPIA) Your information will be used solely for the purpose of this promotion and will not be shared with third parties without prior consent unless required by law.
• 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.