Technician: Environmental Health

About this role

The Durban University of Technology (DUT) is hiring an Environmental Health technician in the Faculty of Health Sciences, Department of Community Health Studies. The job supports students in labs, in the field and during their work-integrated learning (WIL) placements.

What you’ll do

• Plan and run laboratory practicals, and guide students on how to use the equipment.
• Arrange fieldwork trips for students, as academic staff direct.
• Prepare equipment and materials for teaching and learning.
• Keep teaching and learning venues in good working order and within health and safety rules.
• Update and look after the department’s equipment inventory.
• Register students and graduates with the HPCSA, and compile WIL reports for HPCSA submission.
• Handle financial admin, including requisitions for student needs and recording services received.

What you need

• A BTech, BSc or BHSc degree in Health Sciences or the Science stream.
• At least 2 years’ experience in higher education, including at least 1 year coordinating WIL activities.
• Practical microbiology knowledge and at least 2 years’ laboratory experience.
• Proven experience compiling WIL reports for the HPCSA.
• Practical experience registering students and graduates with the HPCSA.
• At least 1 year coordinating SETA-funded WIL activities and writing close-out reports.
• Advantageous: a relevant Master’s degree in Health Sciences.
• Advantageous: good communication and facilitation skills.
• Advantageous: skill in the SAP system for requisitions and student management.
• Advantageous: a good understanding of Municipal Health Services and the people who place and supervise students.
• Advantageous: a valid driver’s licence and a willingness to travel.

Is this job for you?

This job suits someone with a science or health degree and solid lab and higher education experience. You should enjoy teaching and supporting students, and be comfortable with HPCSA paperwork and WIL coordination.

Tips before you apply

• Have your degree certificates, HPCSA registration details and proof of experience ready to attach.
• Show your WIL and SETA-funded coordination work clearly in your CV, with dates and the number of students or placements you handled.
• Give examples of lab work and HPCSA reporting, so the panel can see how you meet each minimum requirement.

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