Job Openings at City of Tshwane

Appointment requirements

• T11: Grade 12 with Mathematics and/or Accountancy
• T12: An appropriate career-related tertiary qualification (national diploma or degree) in Public Financial Management, Accounting, Finance or Economics or National Diploma: Public Finance Management and Administration (SAQA Qualification ID No 49554) or any other study field related to the position
• At least three years’ relevant experience in financial management in a local government environment
• Compliance with the unit standards of the Local Government: Municipal Finance Management Act, 2003 (Act 56 of 2003) as prescribed by Regulation 493 of 15 June 2007, as published in Government Gazette 29967 of 15 June 2007, will be an added advantage
• Proficiency in SAP and experience in mSCOA will be an added advantage
• Computer literacy
• Must undergo a criminal record check and such a person shall allow their fingerprints to be taken by the Tshwane Metro Police Department at own cost

Primary functions

• Conduct daily investigations of transactions in suspense
• Allocate transactions in suspense daily
• Ensure that there is proof of allocation (after allocation is done for each business day, the suspense is closed and approved)
• Handle client enquiries
• Allocate paylots to correct accounts from GL 113108 and follow up on long outstanding differences on reconciliations
• Perform journals with regard to bank reconciliation
• Perform stop payments and replacement of cheques activities
• Capture electronic transactions and electronic transfers as per Cash Focus/Business Online
• Licence over- and underbanking process of capturing cash books
• Ensure the timely completion of suspense reconciliations
• Train cash book personnel and other divisions and third parties that interact with the cashbook
• Coordinate and deal with the necessary training with regard to the cashbook

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Appointment requirements

• T11: Grade 12 with Mathematics and/or Accountancy
• T12: An appropriate career-related tertiary qualification (national diploma or degree) in Public Financial Management, Accounting, Finance or Economics or National Diploma: Public Finance Management and Administration (SAQA Qualification ID No 49554) or any other study field related to the position
• At least three years’ relevant experience in financial management in a local government environment
• Compliance with the unit standards of the Local Government: Municipal Finance Management Act, 2003 (Act 56 of 2003) as prescribed by Regulation 493 of 15 June 2007, as published in Government Gazette 29967 of 15 June 2007, will be an added advantage
• Proficiency in SAP and experience in mSCOA will be an added advantage
• Computer literacy
• Must undergo a criminal record check and such a person shall allow their fingerprints to be taken by the Tshwane Metro Police Department at own cost

Primary functions

• Perform expenditure suspense account operations
• Perform expenditure suspense account uncleared item reconciliations
• Perform financial year-end financial planning and compliance operations

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Appointment requirements

• Grade 12
• Mathematics and/or Accountancy as Grade 12 subjects will be an advantage
• At least six months’ relevant working experience in financial support services
• Accounting and banking experience will be an added advantage
• Computer literacy
• SAP proficiency will be an added advantage
• Must undergo a criminal record check and such a person shall allow their fingerprints to be taken by the Tshwane Metro Police Department at own cost 

Primary functions

• Verify and process creditor payments
• Interact with departments and vendors to resolve problems
• Execute reconciliations to ensure matching of City of Tshwane and vendor records
• Conduct effective record-keeping and administrative duties

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Appointment requirements

• An appropriate three-year career-related tertiary qualification (national diploma or degree) in Accounting, Financial Management or any other study field related to the position
• At least eight years’ working experience in a financial environment
• Managerial experience will be an added advantage
• Compliance with the unit standards of the Local Government: Municipal Finance Management Act, 2003 (Act 56 of 2003), as prescribed by Regulation 493 of 15 June 2007, as published in Government Gazette 29967 of 15 June 2007, will be an added advantage
• A valid Code B driving licence
• Computer literacy
• Advanced SAP proficiency or advanced knowledge of municipal financial systems will be added advantage
• Must undergo a criminal record check and such a person shall allow their fingerprints to be taken by the Tshwane Metro Police Department at own cost 

Primary functions

• Provide a financial comments and advisory service
• Analyse information as requested to determine the effect on the budget
• Assist with the development of alternative financial plans with the vision and interests of the City and communities in mind
• Assist the director with formulating and implementing new financial policies
• Identify shortcomings in procedures and activities on a continuous basis and suggest improvements
• Suggest improvements regarding the cost-effective application of financial resources at corporate level
• Help to collate data and information to build a database from which management information can be generated
• Assist with determining the impact of departmental planned projects on the operating budget, such as repairs and maintenance
• Advise departments on the use of their budget, as well as the application and transfer of funds
• Write financial comments on reports of all departments
• Conduct budget adjustments and fund transfers
• Provide draft guidelines to departments on legislative and other statutory requirements to ensure accountability, efficiency and economy
• Ensure that procedures and processes are in place in line with guidelines and the Council-approved Budget Policy
• Ensure the recording of all fund transfers
• Provide corporate financial training
• Assist with financial training on an ad hoc basis to all tiers of personnel in the City
• Monitor and approve correct statistics
• Serve on various working committees within the City
• Plan the functions and activities of the functional unit

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Appointment requirements

• T11: Grade 12 or equivalent qualification with Mathematics and/or Accountancy
• T12: An appropriate career-related tertiary qualification (three-year national diploma or degree) in Public Financial Management, Accounting, Finance or Economics or National Diploma: Public Finance Management and Administration (SAQA Qualification ID No 49554) or any other study field related to the position
• At least two years’ relevant experience in expenditure management in a local government environment
• Compliance with the unit standards of the Local Government: Municipal Finance Management Act, 2003 (Act 56 of 2003) as prescribed by Regulation 493 of 15 June 2007, as published in Government Gazette 29967 of 15 June 2007, will be an added advantage
• Proficiency in SAP and experience in mSCOA will be an added advantage
• Computer literacy
• Must undergo a criminal record check and such a person shall allow their fingerprints to be taken by the Tshwane Metro Police Department at own cost 

Primary functions

• Verify and release rental and lease invoices 
• Ensure the clearing of the Goods Receipt/Invoice Receipt on a regular basis
• Ensure effective vendor reconciliations
• Ensure timely reconciliations and verify reconciliations done for correctness
• Ensure that corrections are done, outstanding invoices are obtained and processed, and outstanding amounts are accurately reflected and processed for payment
• Ensure that statements are obtained from vendors
• Compile statistics for reconciliations performed and submit to management
• Maintain the filing system for creditor statement and reconciliation records
• Have daily contact with subordinates to assist with problems being experienced
• Handle enquiries from vendors and departments in the absence of subordinates
• Distribute the workload to optimise service delivery
• Peruse and report to the functional head where documented processes need to be updated to ensure adequate and effective internal controls and proper execution of all activities related to this functional unit
• Supervise staff and ensure compliance with documented processes
• Correspond by email or telephonically with vendors on problems experienced
• Assist with audit enquiries

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Appointment requirements

• Grade 12 with Mathematics and/or Accountancy
• At least two years' relevant working experience in an administrative or client services-related environment
• Computer literacy
• SAP proficiency will be an advantage
• Must undergo a criminal record check and such a person shall allow their fingerprints to be taken by the Tshwane Metro Police Department

Primary functions

Render a customer service to clients regarding the following:

• Water loss claims
• Meter testing for water
• Meter testing for electricity
• Unauthorised water connections
• Leakages on municipal rental properties
• Re-reading of meters
• Creating and approving journals (notifications)
• Reversal process of financial charges
• Tampering fees for electricity
• Keep statistical data of work performed

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Appointment requirements

• T11: Grade 12 or equivalent qualification with Mathematics and/or Accountancy
• T12: An appropriate career-related tertiary qualification (three-year national diploma or degree) in Public Financial Management, Accounting, Finance or Economics or National Diploma: Public Finance Management and Administration (SAQA Qualification ID No 49554) or any other study field related to the position
• At least three years’ relevant experience in debtors’ management in a local government environment
• Compliance with the unit standards of the Local Government: Municipal Finance Management Act, 2003 (Act 56 of 2003) as prescribed by Regulation 493 of 15 June 2007, as published in Government Gazette 29967 of 15 June 2007, will be an added advantage
• Proficiency in SAP and experience in mSCOA will be an added advantage
• Computer literacy
• Must undergo a criminal record check and such a person shall allow their fingerprints to be taken by the Tshwane Metro Police Department at own cost

Primary functions

• Conduct billing of municipal property rentals, such as subeconomic rentals (hostels), staff accommodation, business accommodation, economic development, sport clubs, housing sales and vacant land sales
• Perform reconciliations and refunds
• Perform rental adjustments
• Ensure compliance with all relevant by-laws, regulations and legislative requirements
• Ensure sound record management for good governance and efficient administration
• Liaise with internal and external clients
• Perform ad hoc tasks as and when required

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Appointment requirements

• T11: Grade 12 or equivalent qualification with Mathematics and/or Accountancy
• T12: An appropriate career-related tertiary qualification (three-year national diploma or degree) in Public Financial Management, Accounting, Finance or Economics or National Diploma: Public Finance Management and Administration (SAQA Qualification ID No 49554) or any other study field related to the position
• At least three years’ relevant experience in debtors’ management in a local government environment
• Compliance with the unit standards of the Local Government: Municipal Finance Management Act, 2003 (Act 56 of 2003) as prescribed by Regulation 493 of 15 June 2007, as published in Government Gazette 29967 of 15 June 2007, will be an added advantage
• Proficiency in SAP and experience in mSCOA will be an added advantage
• Computer literacy
• Must undergo a criminal record check and such a person shall allow their fingerprints to be taken by the Tshwane Metro Police Department at own cost

Primary functions

• Be responsible for the billing of new and existing advertising boards, emergency services, remissions, bulk services and all other sundry billings
• Check the correctness of billed accounts
• Perform journal adjustments to correct billing
• Ensure compliance with all relevant by-laws, regulations and legislative requirements
• Ensure sound record management for good governance and efficient administration

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Appointment requirements

• Grade 12 with Mathematics or Accountancy
• At least six months’ relevant working experience in a financial environment
• Banking experience will be added advantage
• Computer literacy
• Must undergo a criminal record check and such a person shall allow their fingerprints to be taken by the Tshwane Metro Police Department at own

Primary functions

• Conduct daily downloading and processing of transactions on bank statements
• Perform the recording of transactions regarding third-party payments
• Clear under- and overbanking of third parties, bank collections, cashiers and outside pay point general ledgers
• Process journals
• Perform general ledger reconciliations
• Attend to payment enquiries

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Appointment requirements

• T11: Grade 12 with Mathematics and/or Accountancy
• T12: An appropriate three-year career-related tertiary qualification (national diploma or degree) in Supply Chain Management, Public Finance Management, Accounting, Finance or Economics or National Diploma: Public Finance Management and Administration (SAQA Qualification ID No 49554) or any other financial study field related to the position
• At least two years’ relevant working experience in a financial environment in a local government environment
• Compliance with the unit standards of the Local Government: Municipal Finance Management Act, 2003 (Act 56 of 2003), as prescribed by Regulation 493 of 15 June 2007, as published in Government Gazette 29967 of 15 June 2007, will be an added advantage
• A valid Code B driving licence
• Computer literacy
• Proficiency in SAP and experience in mSCOA will be an added advantage
• Must undergo a criminal record check and such a person shall allow their fingerprints to be taken by the Tshwane Metro Police Department at own cost

Primary functions

• Prepare and process purchase requisitions, quotations and orders in line with the Supply Chain Management Policy
• Ensure that procurement processes comply with the Municipal Finance Management Act, 2003 and municipal supply chain management regulations
• Assist with monitoring supplier performance and contract compliance
• Maintain and update supplier databases and records
• Review contracts for accuracy, completeness and compliance with municipal regulations
• Assist in budget management by ensuring that procurement aligns with approved financial allocations
• Ensure proper recording of procurement transactions in financial systems
• Collaborate with internal departments to identify procurement needs and specifications
• Engage with suppliers and service providers to negotiate terms and resolve issues
• Provide guidance on procurement procedures to City of Tshwane staff

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Appointment requirements

• T11: Grade 12 with Mathematics or Accountancy
• T12: An appropriate three-year career-related tertiary qualification (national diploma or degree) in Public Finance Management, Accounting, Finance or Economics or National Diploma: Public Finance Management and Administration (SAQA Qualification ID No 49554) or any other study field related to the position
• At least two years’ relevant working experience in a financial environment in a local government environment
• Compliance with the unit standards of the Local Government: Municipal Finance Management Act, 2003 (Act 56 of 2003), as prescribed by Regulation 493 of 15 June 2007, as published in Government Gazette 29967 of 15 June 2007, will be an added advantage
• A valid Code B driving licence
• Computer literacy
• Proficiency in SAP and experience in mSCOA will be an added advantage
• Must undergo a criminal record check and such a person shall allow their fingerprints to be taken by the Tshwane Metro Police Department at own cost 

Primary functions

• Perform grants and subsidies management
• Assist in managing financial performance pertaining to grants and subsidies
• Support informative decision-making and monitor requirements of City imperatives in line with National Treasury guidelines and applicable legislative requirements, such as the Division of Revenue Act, the Municipal Finance Management Act, 2003, etc
• Coordinate intergovernmental grants and subsidies, such as the Restructuring Grant, Financial Management Grant, Public Transport Infrastructure and Systems, Neighbourhood Development Grant, Municipal Infrastructure Grant, Integrated National Electrification Programme, provincial and national grants, etc
• Assess and monitor grant conditions and conduct financial monitoring
• Report on grant performance
• Ensure grant spending planning alignment
• Manage corporate financial controls
• Control intergovernmental grants and subsidies
• Support informative decision-making
• Apply budget control measures in line with approved policy and legislative requirements, such as technical general ledger alignment, etc
• Reconcile, analyse, interpret and collate financial and non-financial inputs for the preparation and submission of monthly and quarterly performance progress reports in line with the approved Restructuring Grant Agreement key performance indicators and targets
• Coordinate and prepare monthly and quarterly reports to the National Treasury and other transferring authorities (Department of Local Government, Provincial Treasury, etc) in respect of intergovernmental grants and subsidies

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Appointment requirements

• Grade 12
• Mathematics and/or Accountancy as Grade 12 subjects will be an advantage
• At least six months’ relevant working experience in administrative support services
• Accounting and banking experience will be an added advantage
• Computer literacy
• SAP proficiency will be an added advantage
• Must undergo a criminal record check and such a person shall allow their fingerprints to be taken by the Tshwane Metro Police Department at own cost 

Primary functions

• Process effective administration of resignation payments
• Process effective administration of sundry termination payments

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Appointment requirements

• An appropriate three-year career-related tertiary qualification (national diploma or degree) in Accounting, Financial Management, Internal Auditing or Financial Information Systems or National Diploma: Public Finance Management and Administration (SAQA Qualification ID No 49554) or any other financial study field related to the position
• At least eight years’ relevant working experience in a treasury, financial management or accounting environment
• Managerial experience will be an added advantage
• Compliance with the unit standards of the Local Government: Municipal Finance Management Act, 2003 (Act 56 of 2003), as prescribed by Regulation 493 of 15 June 2007, as published in Government Gazette 29967 of 15 June 2007, will be an added advantage
• A valid Code B driving licence
• Computer literacy (advanced Excel)
• Must undergo a criminal record check and such a person shall allow their fingerprints to be taken by the Tshwane Metro Police Department at own cost

Primary functions

• Oversee daily cash management processes, including cash positioning and liquidity planning
• Manage municipal bank accounts, including reconciliations and controls
• Monitor cash inflows and outflows to ensure sufficient funds for operational and capital commitments
• Ensure efficient execution of payment processes and adherence to internal controls
• Develop and implement short- and long-term cash flow forecasts
• Manage municipal investment portfolios in accordance with approved investment policies
• Optimise returns on surplus funds while maintaining capital security and liquidity
• Monitor compliance with legislative and policy requirements governing investments
• Establish and maintain effective internal controls within treasury operations
• Manage relationships with financial institutions and banking partners
• Prepare and present treasury reports (cash flow, investments and bank reconciliations)
• Identify and mitigate financial and liquidity risks
• Monitor exposure to interest rate and credit risks
• Ensure safeguarding of municipal funds through sound treasury practices

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Appointment requirements

• T11: Grade 12 or equivalent qualification with Mathematics and/or Accountancy
• T12: An appropriate career-related tertiary qualification (national diploma or degree) in Public Financial Management, Accounting, Finance or Economics or National Diploma: Public Finance Management and Administration (SAQA Qualification ID No 49554) or any other study field related to the position
• At least three years’ relevant experience in supervision, journal calculations, metering and billing operations in a local government environment
• Compliance with the unit standards of the Local Government: Municipal Finance Management Act, 2003 (Act 56 of 2003) as prescribed by Regulation 493 of 15 June 2007, as published in Government Gazette 29967 of 15 June 2007, will be an added advantage
• Proficiency in SAP and experience in mSCOA will be an added advantage
• Computer literacy
• Must undergo a criminal record check and such a person shall allow their fingerprints to be taken by the Tshwane Metro Police Department at own cost

Primary functions

• Create and approve journals (notifications)
• Perform data purification on returned mail and reporting
• Process applications for water loss claims
• Process applications for water meter testing
• Process applications for electricity meter testing
• Load unauthorised water connections
• Calculate leakages on municipal rental properties
• Process re-reading of meters
• Conduct reversal process of financial charges
• Ensure compliance with all relevant by-laws, regulations and legislative requirements
• Ensure sound record management for good governance and efficient administration
• Liaise with internal and external clients

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Appointment requirements

• An appropriate three-year career-related tertiary qualification (national diploma or degree) in Accounting, Financial Management, Internal Auditing or Financial Information Systems or National Diploma: Public Finance Management and Administration (SAQA Qualification ID No 49554) or any other financial study field related to the position
• At least eight years’ relevant working experience in billing
• Managerial experience will be an added advantage
• Compliance with the unit standards of the Local Government: Municipal Finance Management Act, 2003 (Act 56 of 2003), as prescribed by Regulation 493 of 15 June 2007, as published in Government Gazette 29967 of 15 June 2007, will be an added advantage
• A valid Code B driving licence
• Computer literacy and Excel proficiency
• Must undergo a criminal record check and such a person shall allow their fingerprints to be taken by the Tshwane Metro Police Department at own cost

Primary functions

• Ensure a climate conducive to promoting and sustaining motivational levels, productivity and performance by directing and controlling the outcomes associated with the use, productivity and performance of personnel within the section
• Monitor and control the section budget so that income and expenditure are in line with Council requirements
• Manage the billing and administration of sundry debtors and municipal property rentals
• Support the director in writing reports to Council and other stakeholders
• Ensure sound record management for good governance and efficient administration
• Ensure compliance with all relevant by-laws, regulations and legislative requirements
• Review and release journal adjustments
• Conduct reconciliation of general ledger accounts
• Assist to provide information regarding audit queries

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Appointment requirements

• Grade 12
• Mathematics and/or Accountancy as Grade 12 subjects will be an advantage
• At least six months’ relevant working experience in a cashier management environment
• Computer literacy
• SAP proficiency will be an added advantage 
• Must undergo a criminal record check and such a person shall allow their fingerprints to be taken by the Tshwane Metro Police Department at own cost

Primary functions

• Undertake cash collection
• Process transactions on the cashier system and issue receipts
• Cancel incorrect transactions
• Reconcile cash received with system figures, investigate shortages and surpluses, and report irregularities
• Balance and bank the money received at the end of the day
• Conduct general administration
• Ensure that municipal financial regulations are met
• Ensure that the department’s petty cash requirements are met
• Assist with the compilation, updating and distribution of a cash procedure

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Appointment requirements

• Grade 12 with Mathematics or Accountancy
• At least six months’ relevant working experience in a financial environment
• Banking experience will be added advantage
• Computer literacy
• Must undergo a criminal record check and such a person shall allow their fingerprints to be taken by the Tshwane Metro Police Department at own

Primary functions

• Conduct daily downloading and processing of transactions on bank statements
• Perform the recording of transactions regarding third-party payments
• Clear under- and overbanking of third parties, bank collections, cashiers and outside pay point general ledgers
• Process journals
• Perform general ledger reconciliations
• Attend to payment enquiries

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Appointment requirements

• Grade 12
• At least six months’ relevant working experience in administrative support services Computer literacy
• SAP proficiency will be an added advantage
• Must undergo a criminal record check and such a person shall allow their fingerprints to be taken by the Tshwane Metro Police Department at own cost 

Primary functions

• Answer and screen all telephone calls
• Manage incoming and outgoing correspondence
• Record information
• Type reports, letters and minutes according to needs
• Maintain priority files of reports and correspondence
• Assist clients, customers and internal staff by requesting and providing information and maintaining friendly interactions
• Make copies, mark mail out and dispatch mail 
• Keep daily staff attendance and movement sheet up to date
• Arrange venues for workshops and meetings
• Prepare documents necessary to conduct workshops and meetings
• Take minutes of meetings for the unit
• Distribute agendas and minutes in time before meetings

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Appointment requirements

• T11: Grade 12 with Mathematics and/or Accountancy
• T12: An appropriate career-related tertiary qualification (three-year national diploma or degree) in Public Financial Management, Accounting, Finance or Economics or National Diploma: Public Finance Management and Administration (SAQA Qualification ID No 49554) or any other study field related to the position
• At least two years’ relevant experience in revenue recovery in a local government environment
• Compliance with the unit standards of the Local Government: Municipal Finance Management Act, 2003 (Act 56 of 2003) as prescribed by Regulation 493 of 15 June 2007, as published in Government Gazette 29967 of 15 June 2007, will be an added advantage
• Proficiency in SAP and experience in mSCOA will be an added advantage
• Computer literacy
• Must undergo a criminal record check and such a person shall allow their fingerprints to be taken by the Tshwane Metro Police Department at own cost 

Primary functions

• Motivate computer programming requests
• Send requests to management regarding effective programming on credit control procedures
• Be involved in liaison with cut-off manager to ensure an effective communication procedure
• Reply to letters received from Group Legal and Secretariat Services and top management
• Verify correctness of correspondence done by administrative officer
• Ensure that reconciliations are on time and differences are cleared
• Ensure that the R/D cheques register is reconciled monthly
• Ensure that the debit order register is reconciled monthly
• Ensure that the suspense account for unallocated receipts is cleared daily
• Ensure correctness of journal entries before letting them pass
• Authorise journals on accounts and approve journals affecting the general ledger
• Ensure adherence to internal control principles
• Regularly use initiative to ensure that work is done in the most effective way possible
• Make sure that internal controls are sound and never compromised
• Manage the administration of credit control processes
• Consult with the ICT Division to ensure effective programming on the credit control process
• Answer audit reports regarding the credit control process

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QUALIFYING CRITERIA

• National Diploma in Environmental Health or equivalent qualification
• Registration with the Health Professions Council of South Africa (HPCSA) as an Environmental Health Practitioner
• Driving licence and a vehicle to perform functions
• Experience in municipal health services will be an added advantage
• Must undergo a criminal record check and such a person shall allow their fingerprints to be taken by the Tshwane Metro Police Department at own cost
• Candidates must be willing to be placed anywhere within Tshwane
• Candidates must be willing to work after hours and/or shifts

PRIMARY FUNCTIONS TO BE PERFORMED FOR EIGHT HOURS PER DAY FROM MONDAY TO FRIDAY

The Environmental Health Practitioners will ensure the implementation of environmental health services according to policy and procedural directives, including the following:

• Food control
• Waste management
• Chemical safety
• Health surveillance of premises
• Prevention of communicable diseases
• Environmental pollution control
• Disposal of the dead
• Water quality monitoring
• Vector control
• Any other duties relevant to the function of the Municipal Health Services Section

REMUNERATION: R37 420,00 per month