The Border Management Authority (BMA) is seeking applications from suitably qualified individuals for the Environmental Health Practitioner role in different locations.
POSITION: Environmental Health Practitioner
SALARY: R364 963 – 443 402 (basic Salary)
CENTRE: Durban Harbour
DIVISION: SPECIALISED FUNCTIONS
REFERENCE NUMBER: BMA 8/1/2025 (a)
EMAIL ADDRESS: envhealthdh@bma.gov.za
CENTRE: VAN ROOYENS GATE
DIVISION: SPECIALISED FUNCTIONS
REFERENCE NUMBER: BMA 8/1/2025 (b)
EMAIL ADDRESS: envhealthvrg@bma.gov.za
CENTRE: KOSI BAY
DIVISION: SPECIALISED FUNCTIONS
REFERENCE NUMBER: BMA 8/1/2025 (c)
EMAIL ADDRESS: envhealthkb@bma.gov.za
CENTRE: MANANGA
DIVISION: SPECIALISED FUNCTIONS
REFERENCE NUMBER: BMA 8/1/2025 (d)
EMAIL ADDRESS: envhealthm@bma.gov.za
CENTRE: BEIT BRIDGE
DIVISION: SPECIALISED FUNCTIONS
REFERENCE NUMBER: BMA 8/1/2025(f)
EMAIL ADDRESS: envhealthbb@bma.gov.za
MINIMUM JOB REQUIREMENTS, KNOWLEDGE AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Minimum Qualifications
- A Bachelor’s degree qualification in Environmental Health at NQF level 7 as recognised by SAQA.
Minimum Experience
- Minimum of 3 years’ experience in Environmental Health related environment
- Experience in Port Health Services will be regarded as an added advantage
Knowledge
- Technical and practical knowledge of Environmental and Port
Health services. Knowledge of the legislative and policy framework informing this complex area of operation. Ability to interpret and implement applicable legislation and guidelines.
Border Management Authority Act,2020
Professional registration or license requirements
- Current registration with the HPCSA as an Environmental Health Practitioner and in good practice
Other requirements
- Flexibility in working hours will be required to meet demands of the role
- May be required to work overtime
- Valid driver’s License
- Shift Work
APPLICATIONS:
Applications must be –
- On a duly completed BMA Employment Application Form downloadable from the BMA website submitted, accompanied by a Comprehensive CV citing the start and end date (dd/mm/yr) of each employment period including the details of at least two contactable employment references (as recent as possible),
- Applications must be forwarded to the correct email address, all applications forwarded to the incorrect email address will not be considered.
- Copies of educational qualifications, ID or driver’s licence must not be included with the application. Inclusion of these extra attachments might exceed the size limit, with the possibility that email may not be received;
- Only shortlisted candidates will be required to submit certified copies of their qualifications, ID document, a valid driver’s license on/before the date of the interview. Applicants in possession of (a) foreign qualification(s); have a responsibility to simultaneously to ensure that such qualification(s) is/are accompanied by an evaluation certificate obtained from the South African Qualifications Authority (SAQA) to confirm the appropriate National Qualifications Framework (NQF) Level
- Should you not be contacted within 5 months of closing of the advertisement, please consider your application to be unsuccessful.
- Failure to comply with any of the above instructions may result in the application being disqualified.
- Applications received after the closing date will not be considered.
- BMA RESERVES THE RIGHT TO FILLTHE POSITION.
Closing Date: 07 March 2025
SELECTION:
- Shortlisted Candidates may be subjected to an interview and technical assessment(s) (which assesses the Candidates’ demonstrated professional and technical competency against the job requirements and duties).
- Candidates potentially considered suitable after the interview and technical test(s) for senior positions, will be subjected to a competency assessment (which tests the Candidates’ demonstrated proficiency in the professional dimensions attached to the level of the post);
- Employment suitability checks (credit, criminal, citizenship, employment references and qualification verifications) as well as vetting/security clearance appropriate to the level of the position is mandatory.
- Applicants must be South African citizens.