Assistant Director: Environmental Health

Chief Directorate: Environmental Health and Communicable Diseases

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 related legislation applicable to port health and environmental health, policy development, port health matters, project and stakeholder management as well as knowledge of International Health Regulations, 2005. Good communication (verbal and written), research/analysis, planning, organizing, report writing, presentation, problem solving and computer (MS Office package) skills. Must be willing to work overtime and travel extensively. A valid driver’s license.

Duties:
Provide support in the development and revision of Port Health policies, legislation, norms and standards, guidelines and strategies. Conduct stakeholder engagements and consultations on developed policy documentation. Assist in undertaking Socio Economic Impact Assessment processes, where applicable. Assist in conducting capacity building on developed regulations, guidelines and norms and standards. Support the provision of technical support to Points of Entry. Identify and coordinate capacity building to strengthen the provision of port health services. Develop training manuals, schedule and assist in conducting training on the various legislation and norms and standards. Provide technical support for the implementation of policies, legislation, norms and standards and guidelines. Provide support on the issuance of human remains import and export permits. Support PoE in strengthening emergency preparedness and response activities. Support compliance with Port Health Services with domestic and international requirements. Provide technical support to Points of Entry to facilitate compliance with domestic and international requirements. Participate in cross border projects and initiatives to strengthen cross border coordination and collaboration. Support stakeholder engagements and representation in Committees on Port Health matters. Map and engage with relevant stakeholders on matters relating to environmental and port health. Actively participate in National coordination structures and other key collaborative structures to ensure prioritization of port health issues and reports. Coordinate and participate in awareness raising campaigns in observance of environmental health and other health calendar days. Provide inputs or comments on documents related to environmental health matters.

Enquiries: Ms P Masilela Tel No: (012) 395 8520

Reference number: DOH 85/2026