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DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH 
 
It is the Department’s intension to promote equity (race, gender and disability) through the filing of this post with a candidate whose transfer /promotion / appointment will promote representivity in line with the numeric targets as contained in our Employment Equity plan. 
 
APPLICATIONS : The Director-General, National Department of Health, Private Bag X399, Pretoria, 0001, Hand delivered application may be submitted at Reception (Brown Application Box), Dr AB Xuma Building, 1112 Voortrekker Rd, Pretoria Townlands 351-JR or should be forwarded to recruitment@health.gov.za quoting the reference number on the subject e-mail 
FOR ATTENTION : Ms T Moepi 
 
CLOSING DATE : 31 October 2022 
 
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NOTE : All 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.





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ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH PRACTITIONER GRADE 1 REF NO: NDOH 103/2022 
SALARY : R322 746 per annum, as per (OSD) 
CENTRE : Directorate: Port Health Services. SD: Gauteng OR Tambo International 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 identified 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 : Ms P Masindi Tel No: 011 390 2951 or 060 991 1220 
 
NOTE : Please note that applicants from the Indian communities as well as persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply.