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PIXLEY KA SEME DISTRICT MUNICIPALITY ADVERTISEMENT VACANCY Pixley ka Seme District Municipality, an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer headquartered in De Aar, subscribes to the principles of employment equity and actively promotes representation in terms of race, gender and disability. Applications are currently invited for the following career opportunity: ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH PRACTITIONER REQUIREMENTS • A National Diploma, Bachelor of Science or B Tech degree in Environmental Health with one year’s complete community service. • Registration as an Environmental Health Practitioner with the Health Professions Council of South Africa (HPCSA) • Law enforcement/ Peace Officer certificate will be an added advantage • Environmental Management Inspectorate Certificate • Valid driver’s license (Code EB) • A sound functional knowledge of the following legislation: - Pixley ka Seme District Municipality`s Municipal Health By- Law, (2019) - Air Quality Act No 39 of 2004 - The National Health Act, (Act 61 of 2003) and Regulations - The Foodstuffs, Cosmetic and Disinfectants Act, (Act 54 of 1972) - The Hazardous Substances Control Act, (Act 15 of 1973) - The Tobacco Products Control Amendment Act, (Act 12 of 1999) - National Environmental Management Act, (Act 107 of 1998) - National Building Regulations and Standards Act, (Act 103 0f 1977) • Leadership Skills • Report Writing Skills • Computer Literate • Community development • Project Management • Good communication Skills, both verbal and in writing. Must be able to communicate in all the languages that are predominantly used within the region. (Afrikaans, English) • Knowledge of the operation and maintenance of the different sanitation systems RESPONSIBILITIES • Conduct municipal health services inspections • Water Quality Monitoring • Waste Management • Health Surveillance of premises • Surveillance and prevention of Communicable Disease, excluding immunizations • Food, Vector and Environmental Pollution control • Disposal of the dead • Chemical Safety PLEASE NOTE: This designation is guided by the Local Government Systems Act, 2000(Act No 32 of 200) Local Government: Municipal Staff Regulations. Environmental Health Practitioner may be expected to serve more than one Municipality and can be placed anywhere in the district. SALARY SCALE: (T12) R 38 886 – R 50 481 pm plus fringe benefits Applicants must use the official application form obtainable from our website, accompanied by a full CV and certified copies of qualifications, certificates, ID and valid driver’s licence must be forwarded to the Municipal Manager, Pixley ka Seme District Municipality, Private Bag X1012, DE AAR 7000 or sent via e-mail to [email protected] Fraudulent qualifications or documentation, including driver’s licences, will immediately disqualify any applicant. Applicants in possession of foreign qualifications must submit proof of verification of such qualifications verified by the South African Qualifications Authority. All qualifications and candidates will be subjected to vetting Pixley ka Seme District Municipality has a firm commitment to the advancement of the previously disadvantaged, including women and the disabled. Canvassing will immediately disqualify candidates from appointment. If no notification regarding this advertisement has been received within two months of the closing date, please assume that the application was unsuccessful. Foreign qualifications will only be concidered if accompanied by assessment letter from SAQA which is not older than 3 months Correspondence will be limited to short listed candidates. The Municipality reserves the right not to make any appointment. NB: In terms of our Employment Equity Plan disabled people, coloured males or females are encourage to apply for the position. Note: Faxed applications will not be considered. Closing date: 18 September 2026 Isak Visser Municipal Manager Pixley ka Seme District Municipality Private bag X1012 De Aar, 7000