Environmental Health Practitioner

About the role

The Central Karoo District Municipality, based in Beaufort West and covering the local municipalities of Laingsburg, Prince Albert and Beaufort West, is looking for a full-time Environmental Health Practitioner. The role renders Municipal Health Services as defined in the Health Act, 2003 (Act 61 of 2003), within the practitioner's area of responsibility, in line with organisational policies, statutory requirements and the Scope of Practice for an Environmental Health Practitioner.

Required profile

• National Diploma or degree in Environmental Health, including successful completion of the compulsory one-year community service.
• Current HPCSA registration as an Independent Practitioner.
• Valid Code B driver's licence with a reliable own vehicle.
• Ability to work independently and effectively in stressful situations.
• Excellent communication skills in at least two of the three Western Cape languages.
• Excellent analytical, interpersonal and project management skills, with good facilitation and presentation skills.
• Advantageous: successful completion of Peace Officer training.

Applications are made through the municipality's official application form, available on its website, accompanied by certified copies of qualifications and the driver's licence.