Environmental Health Practitioner

Join the team at a well-established public-sector entity in Mahikeng, North West in the role of Environmental Health Practitioner. This is a great fit for a motivated self-starter eager to grow with the business.

Do well here and the door to greater responsibility opens quickly. Good humour and professionalism sit side by side here. If you meet the requirements below, we encourage you to apply today.

• Register, classify, file, and track all incoming and outgoing correspondence per the approved file plan and records management policy.
• Participate in training and development activities to enhance job-related knowledge and stay current with legislative changes.
• Assist with planning, implementation, and monitoring of programmes and projects by maintaining documentation and tracking progress.
• Capture, verify, and update data on departmental information systems accurately and timeously to ensure database integrity.
• Provide frontline service to members of the public by responding to enquiries, providing information, and directing individuals appropriately.
• Maintain security and confidentiality of sensitive information and records, limiting access to authorised personnel only.

• A valid driver's licence is required for roles involving field work, community visits, or inspections.
• Good written and verbal communication skills with ability to draft correspondence and interact respectfully with the public.
• Knowledge of legislation such as the Promotion of Access to Information Act and National Archives Act for records roles.
• A clear criminal record is essential as the role involves access to sensitive information and interaction with vulnerable persons.
• A commitment to the principles of public service including professionalism, accountability, transparency, and service orientation.
• A minimum of one to two years of experience in an administrative, clerical, or community-facing role in government or non-profit.