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064 - 201 3111

pr_[at]_walvisbaycc.org.na



Vacancy:

CHIEF: HEALTH SERVICES


CHIEF: HEALTH SERVICES – (PATERSON GRADE LEVEL D2)

DEPARTMENT OF WATER, WASTE & ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT

The Municipal Council of Walvis Bay offers the following EXTERNAL opportunities:

Purpose of the Job

To manage the Environmental Health Division and to plan, direct and control all required activities designed to prevent and control physical, chemical and biological factors in the environment that can have a detrimental influence on the health and well-being of individuals, families and communities in the Walvis Bay Municipal District.

Key Performance Areas

  • Strategic planning and advice
  • Environmental Health Operations
  • Law enforcement and other legislative responsibilities
  • Liaison and communication
  • Administration
  • Divisional management

Qualifications and Experience

Minimum Educational Qualification RequirementsA B Degree or B-Tech Degree in Public Health / Environmental Health (NQF level 7).
Minimum Experience Requirements6 years in a similar position covering the entire spectrum of environmental health functions, of which at least 3 years should have been at a local authority or similar organization, in a supervisory capacity.
Special RequirementDriving Licence Code BERegistered as Environmental Health Practitioner with Allied Health Professional Council of Namibia.

Remuneration

The remuneration package will be market related, inclusive of competitive service benefits. Further information with regard to remuneration or any other information related to the vacancy can be enquired from Mr Absalom Iiyambo at 064 201 3204 or [email protected].

People from designated groups in terms of the Affirmative Action Act are encouraged to apply.

Please Note: Only shortlisted applicants will be communicated with.

Application forms (obtainable on our website www.walvisbaycc.org.na) must be completed fully, accompanied by all required documents and should be delivered in the application box at the Office of the Chief Executive Officer, Civic Centre, Municipality of Walvis Bay or by Postal Address below (to reach us by the closing date).

Postal Address:                                                                                                 Physical Address:

Manager: Human Resources                                                                       2nd floor, Room 208

Private Bag 5017                                                                                               Civic Center, Nangolo Mbumba Drive

Walvis Bay                                                                                                          Walvis Bay

No emailed or late applications will be accepted.

Closing Date: Friday, 04 July 2025 at 16:30

Notice No. HR22/2025