assistant director: environmental health grade 1, Ref No. MPDOH/APR/26/02

Apply for assistant director: environmental health grade 1 at department of department of health. Closing date 2026-04-30.

Job Summary

Department: department of health

Directorate: environmental health / malaria control

Province: mpumalanga

Reference: MPDoH/Apr/26/02

Closing Date: 2026-04-30

Salary: R638,856 - R6,707,625

No Of Vacancy: 1

Salary Level: 11

Centre: Bushbuckridge Sub-District (Malaria Control Programme)


Minimum Qualification

Senior Certificate plus an appropriate qualification in Environmental Health or Public Health allowing for HPCSA registration

Experience Required

8 Years Total in Environmental Health and Malaria Programme Management

Required Competencies & Skills

  • Strategic capability and leadership in Public Health
  • Expertise in Malaria control, vector research, and outbreak management
  • Proficiency in Financial and Contract management
  • Advanced project management and monitoring and evaluation (M&E)
  • Knowledge of WHO Integrated Vector Control guidelines and health legislative frameworks
  • Computer literacy and information system management
  • Problem-solving, analysis, and people empowerment

Requirements

  • Minimum of 3 years appropriate experience post-HPCSA registration as an Independent Environmental Health Practitioner
  • 5 years of appropriate experience in Management
  • Extensive experience in malaria control, disease surveillance, and outbreak management

Key Responsibilities & Duties

  • Facilitate the implementation of National and Provincial Environmental Health policies and guidelines
  • Develop and monitor norms and standards aligned with WHO Integrated Vector Control management
  • Execute operational planning and drafting of business plans for the regional malaria programme
  • Direct and monitor the seasonal Indoor Residual Spraying (IRS) Programme
  • Support parasite and insecticide resistance monitoring to maintain early warning systems
  • Plan and implement vector control logistics and epidemic response strategies
  • Manage assets and stock control of insecticides via the Malaria Information System
  • Conduct applied research to identify gaps and develop interventions for malaria vector research
  • Coordinate community engagement, health promotion, and multi-sectoral malaria messaging
  • Manage human and financial resources including contract management and performance monitoring

Salary Detail

Remunaration

R638856 - R6707625 per annum

Salary Criteria

per annum

How to Apply

Contact Detail

Mr. Emmanuel Makokoropo Tel No: (013) 766 3384 / Ms. Gugu Nkosi (013) 766 3103 / Ms. Nomsa Maphanga (013) 766 3207 / Ms. Sebenzile Mthisi (013) 766 3339, Mr. Mxolisi Maseko (013) 766 3351, Mr. Samson Nyoni (013) 766 3087 and IT related queries: Help desk Tel No: (013) 766 3018.

Reference No:

MPDoH/Apr/26/02

Application Process

Follow these steps to ensure your application is not disqualified:

  • Step 1: Download the New Z83 Form (2021) below.
  • Step 2: In 'Section A', quote Reference Number: MPDoH/Apr/26/02
  • Step 3: Ensure you sign and date the form on the last page.
  • Step 4: Click 'Submit Application' to send your Z83 and CV to the department.

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