20 Public Health jobs in South Africa

Our International client within the Public Health space is seeking a Director to join their SA team. This individual will need to have had experience at this level or have been in a role such as Senior Manager.

Our client's focus is communication, advocacy, research, and strategy. The areas of partnerships would be NGOs, Governments, Foundations, Academic Institutions including product development partnerships focusing within Public Health, Climate change as well as the Developmental space.

Areas of focus

1. Communication : Strong writing skills essential, including writing for projects and programs, as well as preparing press/media releases.
2. Project Management : Developing and executing communications and advocacy strategies for clients and partners, focused on major regional health and development challenges. Overseeing project finances and developing budgets.
3. Client Management : Being the main contact person for various clients on assigned projects, working with donors and funders.

As a Director within our client's organization, you will be involved in various areas, from forming strategies for clients to communication, seeing each project through, as well as managing several projects and people simultaneously.

Required

No less than 8 years of experience required within the Public Health advocacy space.

Qualification

Degree in Communication, Journalism, Economics, or Public Health.

To be discussed, R900 ctc upwards.

Join to apply for the SENIOR PUBLIC HEALTH NUTRITIONIST - 64043663 role at State of Florida

Requisition No: 843386

Agency: Department of Health

Working Title: SENIOR PUBLIC HEALTH NUTRITIONIST - 64043663

Pay Plan: Career Service

Position Number: 64043663

Salary: $53,882.95-$58,240.00 annually

Posting Closing Date: 04/10/2025

Your Specific Responsibilities:

This is a professional position in the Special Nutrition Program for Women, Infants and Children (WIC). This position will report directly to the WIC Director. Licensure as a Dietitian in the State of Florida is required for this position. Primary duties are to provide nutrition assessment including the gathering of anthropometric and hematological data and provide nutrition and breastfeeding counseling to clients; assistance and guidance to the clerical and technical support staff of the WIC program and other providers involved in the care and on the provision of services to WIC clients. Duties also may include assisting in the development of Walton County WIC nutrition education materials for client distribution. Duties will be performed at the main clinic site or any other WIC satellite clinic. The person in this position must demonstrate good communication skills, professional ability to work as a team and independently with clients and a high degree of expertise in the educational and training processes. Will be tasked to support and promote excellent Customer Service. Compliance with all standards associated with this position is required, along with adherence to security, integrity, and confidentiality regulations, policies and procedures related to information under the direct control of this position. The incumbent in this position is responsible for the integrity and confidentiality of data sets under his/her control.

Certifies participants for WIC in accordance with federal requirements and Florida Department of Health WIC policies and guidelines. Accurately determines a nutritional/health risk for certification through individual nutrition assessments and evaluations of health data obtained. Provides appropriate WIC food packages to clients based on individually assessed information and current rules in place. Documents all utilizing the SOAP method of Problem Oriented Recording in Florida WiSE. Provides professional nutrition counseling and follow up to clients in accordance with established care plan, nutrition education and breastfeeding promotion requirements in DHM 150-24.

Participates in VENA (Value Enhanced Nutrition Assessment) principles that include critical thinking, open-ended questions, readiness for change and client centered goal setting.

Provides breastfeeding support, equipment, and information. Promotes breastfeeding as the normal and preferred method of infant feeding in WIC clinics, support groups, breastfeeding classes and other locations as necessary. Provides basic breastfeeding information and assists in teaching clients the use of breastfeeding equipment, ie. electric and manual pumps. Will participate with monthly WIC and community breastfeeding classes and promotion; to include WIC staff and WIC peer counselors as time is allotted to help with breastfeeding participation, breastfeeding education and breastfeeding rates for Walton County.

Will provide a structured interaction between the professional and client which assists client to identify concerns or needs by addressing social, emotional, behavioral and environmental issues that affect the client’s well-being. Responsible for the receipt of services, facilitating care and minimizing other obstacles to full participation in prenatal, breastfeeding, child and infant care. Documents all activities appropriately in the FL WiSE System and codes all services accurately into the FL WiSE System adhering to DHM 150-24 and WIC standards and guidelines.

Responsible to work in a laboratory to obtain anthropometric and hematological data. Performs and records accurate measurements (heights/lengths and weights) as needed for certification or follow-up. Uses CDC approved equipment correctly. Will obtain hemoglobin’s as needed (Either invasive or non-invasive where appropriate). Check client’s immunization status in FL Shots and accurately inputs client information into the FL WiSE system. Provides nutrition assessment and appropriate nutrition counseling to medically high-risk clients, high risk clients and low risk clients.

Participates in monitoring QI/QA activities to assure compliance with program guidelines, objectives and regulations. Acts as a role-model to co-workers and other DOH staff. Will help with training of all new CPA staff and breastfeeding staff upon hire for preparation of counseling duties.

Completes all required reports, documentation requirements, requests and assignments correctly and within needed time frames. Functions as a team leader for other positions in the absence of supervisor. Will be cross trained and expected to foster teamwork and assist staff when clinic staffing is short. Attends meetings and participates in Walton CHD committees as needed. Performs other duties as assigned.

Employee is responsible for processing invoices for exempt infant formula and WIC-eligible nutritional’s to standards of which comply with Section 215.422, Florida Statutes and Chapter 691-24, Florida Administrative Code.

Required Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities:

• Job duties require the ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Job responsibilities require individual development of priorities for effective performance of duties, including re-prioritization in response to changes in circumstances.
• Employees are expected to devise effective solutions to situations encountered based on the general goals and objectives of the function.
• Duties require the compilation, interpretation and reporting of information.
• Ability to take accurate height/length and weight measurements as well as perform hemoglobin testing for client services.
• Knowledge of nutritional needs of pregnant, postpartum and breastfeeding women; infants; and children under the age of 5.
• Basic computer skills; operate within FL WiSE for daily clinic function.
• Ability to work with a variety of ethnic backgrounds.
• Ability to counsel clients individually as well as conduct group education classes.
• Provide excellent customer service to all internal and external customers.
• Effectively communicate basic or non-technical information to coworkers and others.
• Ability to lift and maneuver lab equipment, supplies and WIC infant formula/nutritional’s up to twenty-five pounds in weight.

Qualifications:

• Licensure as a Dietitian in the State of Florida; eligible for License as a Dietitian in the State of Florida.
• Valid Driver’s License.
• Preferred CLC License Within Two Years Of Position.
• Preferred to possess bilingual interpretation skills.

Please Be Advised:

• All fields in the Candidate Profile must be completed (an attached resume is not a substitution for the information required on the candidate profile).
• Work history, duties and responsibilities, hours worked, supervisor, and formal education fields, etc. must be filled out to determine qualifications for this position.
• The successful candidate must be able to pass a Level II Background screening.
• If you are claiming Veteran's Preference, you must attach the correct supporting documentation to be considered (DD214).
• If you are claiming Right to First Interview, you must attach a copy of your official layoff letter when applying to be considered.

Where You Will Work:

DeFuniak Springs, Santa Rosa Beach

The Benefits Of Working For The State Of Florida:

• Annual and Sick Leave benefits;
• Nine paid holidays and one Personal Holiday each year;
• State Group Insurance coverage options, including health, life, dental, vision, and other supplemental insurance options;
• Retirement plan options, including employer contributions.
• Flexible Spending Accounts;
• Tuition waivers;
• And more!

Please Be Advised:

Your responses to qualifying questions for this position must be verifiable by documentation provided through the electronic application process. This position requires a security background check and/or drug screening and participation in direct deposit. Any misrepresentations or omissions will disqualify you from employment consideration. Note: You will be required to provide your Social Security Number (SSN) in order to conduct this background check. Successful completion of a drug test is a condition of employment for safety-sensitive positions.

The successful candidate will be required to complete the Form I-9 and that information will be verified using the E-Verify system. E-Verify is operated by the Department of Homeland Security in partnership with the Social Security Administration to verify employment eligibility. Incumbents may be required to perform emergency duty before, during, and/or beyond normal work hours or days.

The State of Florida is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Affirmative Action Employer, and does not tolerate discrimination or violence in the workplace. Candidates requiring a reasonable accommodation, as defined by the Americans with Disabilities Act, must notify the agency hiring authority and/or People First Service Center (1- ). Notification to the hiring authority must be made in advance to allow sufficient time to provide the accommodation.

The State of Florida supports a Drug-Free workplace. All employees are subject to reasonable suspicion drug testing in accordance with Section 112.0455, F.S., Drug-Free Workplace Act.

VETERANS’ PREFERENCE. Pursuant to Chapter 295, Florida Statutes, candidates eligible for Veterans’ Preference will receive preference in employment for Career Service vacancies and are encouraged to apply. Certain service members may be eligible to receive waivers for postsecondary educational requirements. Candidates claiming Veterans’ Preference must attach supporting documentation with each submission that includes character of service (for example, DD Form 214 Member Copy #4) along with any other documentation as required by Rule 55A-7, Florida Administrative Code. Veterans’ Preference documentation requirements are available by clicking here. All documentation is due by the close of the vacancy announcement.

We’re looking for someone who can analyse data, do reporting with great attention to detail and has a track record of understanding project reporting and project budgeting. Your role is pivotal in supporting and executing the Trust strategy, monitor and report the progress of its projects, oversee the budget, identify processes and asses prospective projects in Child public health.

The successful person will be the main liaison at The Childrens Hospital Trust on all Child public health projects. Lead conversations with stakeholders and work closely with all internal departments at the Childrens Hospital Trust.

The successful person will be responsible for but not limited to,

Facilitate the development and review of prospective projects for funding

• Actively engage with stakeholders in the child health sector to understand priority and emerging needs within child health
• Guide project concept and business case development
• New project research and design, prepare presentations for new project proposals and budgets - Coordinate and actively participate in the Project Review Committee review process
• Support the preparation and presentation of motivations for project support to Exco and Board of Trustees.

Monitor, Evaluate and report on CPH projects receiving funding from the Trust

• Support implementation partners in the planning and implementation of the project, where necessary
• Work together with Project Leads, Finance and Procurement managers to ensure project progress and expenditure reports are completed according to schedule
• Report on programme implementation to CEO, management team, Project Review Committee and Board of Trustees
• Review and update project information on the project management system (milestones, risks, budget/expenditure, beneficiaries)
• Review project allocations on analysis of funds/ SharePoint dashboard

Fundraising support

• Working with the Donor Relations team and the CEO to prepare project documents needed for fundraising.
• Facilitate understanding of projects amongst CHT staff to ensure accurate fundraising and donor reporting

Budget responsibilities

• Review budgets and project expenditure reports

• Provide feedback on child health project income and expenditure for CHT income reports

Required skills, experience and qualifications

• Tertiary qualification in Project Management or similar
• Tertiary qualification in Child Public Health will be an added advantage
• 5+ years of experience in project management as a Project Manager and reporting writing.
• Critical thinker
• Have a proven track record of troubleshooting and problem solve independently
• Highly skilled with advanced proficiency in MS office 365 programs, SharePoint and working with databases
• Strong relationship building and communication skills is essential
• Experience of working in a nonprofit or fundraising environment will be an added advantage.
• Highly experienced in report writing
• Strong ability to analyse project data and report accurately
• Excellent time management with ability to manage and prioritise multiple projects, work in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment.
• Excellent collaboration skills - can work well with navigating various stakeholders and teams.
• Ability to thrive in an environment with a high level of autonomy and responsibility

Please note:

• Preference will be given to applicants in surrounding areas of Cape Town.
• If you have not heard from us within 4 weeks after the closing date, kindly consider your application as unsuccessful.

Our International client within the Public Health space is seeking a Director to join their SA team. This individual will need to have had experience at this level or have been in a role such as Senior Manager.

Our client's focus is communication, advocacy, research, and strategy. The areas of partnerships include NGOs, Governments, Foundations, and Academic Institutions, with a focus on product development partnerships within Public Health, Climate Change, and the Developmental space.

Areas of focus

Communication : Strong writing skills are essential, including writing for projects and programs, as well as preparing for press/media releases.

Project Management : Developing and executing communication and advocacy strategies for clients and partners, focused on major regional health and development challenges. Overseeing project finances and developing budgets.

Client Management : Serving as the main contact person for various clients on assigned projects and working with donors and funders.

As a Director within our client's organization, you will be involved in various areas, from forming strategies for clients to managing several projects and people simultaneously.

Required

No less than 8 years of experience required within the Public Health advocacy space.

Qualification

Degree in Communication, Journalism, Economics, or Public Health.

To be discussed, R900 ctc upwards.

Requisition #

DM-L5.22

Job title

Public Health & Fire Modeller

Category

Drafting and Modelling

Contract type

Permanent (Employee)

Full Time

Cape Town - Century City, WC ZA (Primary)

Description

Zutari: Co-creating an engineered impact.

Zutari is a well-established, management-owned engineering firm with almost 90 years’ experience. As human-centred engineering consultants and advisors, we are trusted by our clients, business partners, communities, and other stakeholders across Africa and the Middle East. We co-create engineering solutions that have a positive impact and improve people’s lives. Zutari values inclusion and recognises the importance of a diverse, talented workforce, believing that people need other people to succeed.

What kind of talent do we pursue?

We employ people with the right attitude and a positive mindset, who are motivated by doing the right thing, getting things done and share a sense of urgency. People who have an impact in our teams and broader community. People who think differently and connect with those around them to co-create new opportunities and leave a meaningful legacy.

Role Responsibility

1. Lead a team of modelers within a discipline.
2. Execute the 3D digital build with the required authoring software to accurately capture the design and all design related data.
3. Pay careful consideration to the context, relevant interfaces, and buildability of the model elements during the digital build.
4. Ensure that all required metadata not automatically generated is manually added to the digital build elements, demonstrating exceptional attention to detail and a real commitment to data accuracy.
5. Achieve completion of various aspects of the digital build as set out in the TIDP/Drawing register to maintain the agreed cadence of model federation and information sharing.
6. Achieve ongoing project adherence to the BEP/EIRs and communicate opportunities for efficiency enhancement to the BIM coordinator.
7. Pay close attention to quality of outputs.

Minimum Requirements

1. Grade 12 (Matric) or equivalent and an industry recognised Modelling or Draughting qualification.
2. Minimum of 5 years experience as a Plumbing & Fire Digital Modeller.
3. Revit for MEP is essential.
4. Familiarity with delivering projects in the global commercial built environment.
5. Ability to use initiative to resolve tasks or problems.
6. Familiarity with BIM360 and Autodesk Construction Cloud advantageous.

We believe that a diverse workforce is key to our business success. We seek the best people for our jobs based on their skills, qualifications, and experience. We embrace the principle of equal opportunity in employment, and we work towards eliminating all forms of unlawful discrimination in our employment practices. In support of diversity and the equal opportunity principle, preference will be given to individuals from designated groups within South Africa.

Our client in the Public Health space is seeking an Operations Co-Ordinator. This position plays a vital role in team resource management, meeting/travel planning and logistics, and contract management and payment, primarily in SA. Experience in working with a global team is also ideal. The Operations Coordinator must possess a keen eye for detail, planning, organization and enjoy building and refining implementation processes and systems. The ideal candidate should be able to work adeptly both independently and in a team.

• Operations Support
  • Coordinate the operations workplan and project managing operations projects of varying types and scopes
  • Provide operational support
  • Primarily support contract development, management, oversight, payments, liaising with program staff leads and contractors for the Southern Africa Hub and as needed globally
  • Coordinate travel arrangements, including booking flights, reserving meeting spaces, and providing other logistical support as required for events for the Southern Africa hub and as needed globally
  • Manage procurement of office supplies, equipment, and technology for the Southern Africa hub.
  • Coordinate and monitor routine maintenance services for the Southern Africa hub including planning and coordinating office moves, setting up office space, standard equipment repairs, or minor renovation projects as needed.
  • Track and process invoices, contracts, expense reports, etc. through ADS
• General Administrative Support
  • Support the Southern Africa Director with calendaring support and travel arrangements and other forms of support as prioritized and other duties as needed, including booking travel and submitting reimbursements
  • Support Southern Africa Hub with logistics for events.
  • Compose, edit and/or draft presentation materials (Powerpoint), background documents (Word) and materials, reports and agendas for the organisation

4 years related experience

Bcom Degree

• HR Services, Recruitment & Selection

Requisition #: ENG-L6.117

Job Title: Senior Mechanical Engineer (Public Health & Fire) - Built Environment

Category: Contract type

Permanent (Employee)

Full Time

Location: Cape Town - Century City, WC ZA (Primary)
Tshwane - Pretoria, GP 0081 ZA

Description:

Zutari, Co-creating an engineered impact.

Zutari is a well-established, management-owned engineering firm with almost 90 years’ experience. As human-centred engineering consultants and advisors, we are trusted by our clients, business partners, communities, and other stakeholders across Africa and the Middle East.

We co-create engineering solutions that have a positive impact and improve people’s lives. Zutari values inclusion and recognises the importance of a diverse, talented workforce, believing that people need other people to succeed.

What kind of talent do we pursue?

We employ high performing talent with the right attitude and a positive mindset, who are motivated by doing the right thing, getting things done, and share a sense of urgency. People who have an impact in our teams and the broader community. People who think differently and connect with those around them to co-create new opportunities and leave a meaningful legacy.

Role Responsibilities:

1. Manage full design aspects for Mechanical Services across a range of building services projects.
2. Analyse project requirements in the context of various codes and standards and develop conceptual designs through to a set of construction information.
3. Direct a small team to ensure compliant designs are delivered to agreed programmes.
4. Manage and coordinate interdisciplinary interfaces.
5. Develop scripts and add-ins to automate repetitive design aspects and/or to check various design compliance aspects (using e.g., Dynamo, Python).
6. Represent at client and professional meetings and be able to present work and engage in technical conversations.
7. Maintain accountability for resourcing, timeliness, quality, risk management, project financial performance, scope management and keeping the client informed on project progress.
8. Establish new client relationships and maintain existing client relationships.

Minimum Requirements:

1. BSc/BEng, or MSc/MEng in Mechanical Engineering.
2. Active professional registration with a certified engineering body.
3. Minimum of 5 to 8 years’ experience as a Mechanical (PH&F/Wet Fire) Engineer within the Built Environment. (International experience will be highly advantageous).
4. Minimum of 3 years’ experience managing multiple teams over multiple deliveries.
5. Minimum of 1-2 years’ experience mentoring and developing junior engineers.
6. Strong understanding of local, international codes and standards, preferably including those applicable to South Africa and the Middle East.
7. Strong technical view of building services, focusing mainly on Mechanical.
8. Strong proficiency in Revit would be an advantage.
9. Strong proficiency in fire and mechanical simulation software is highly advantageous.
10. Being confident, a team player, and approachable.

Diversity Statement:

We believe that a diverse workforce is key to our business success. We seek the best people for our jobs based on their skills, qualifications, and experience. We embrace the principle of equal opportunity in employment, and we work towards eliminating all forms of unlawful discrimination in our employment practices. In support of diversity and the equal opportunity principle, preference will be given to individuals from designated groups within South Africa.

Requisition #: ENG-L6.117

Job Title: Senior Mechanical Engineer (Public Health & Fire) - Built Environment

Category: Contract type

Permanent (Employee)

Full Time

Location: Cape Town - Century City, WC ZA (Primary)
Tshwane - Pretoria, GP 0081 ZA

Description:

Zutari, Co-creating an engineered impact.

Zutari is a well-established, management-owned engineering firm with almost 90 years’ experience. As human-centred engineering consultants and advisors, we are trusted by our clients, business partners, communities, and other stakeholders across Africa and the Middle East.

We co-create engineering solutions that have a positive impact and improve people’s lives. Zutari values inclusion and recognises the importance of a diverse, talented workforce, believing that people need other people to succeed.

What kind of talent do we pursue?

We employ high performing talent with the right attitude and a positive mindset, who are motivated by doing the right thing, getting things done, and share a sense of urgency. People who have an impact in our teams and the broader community. People who think differently and connect with those around them to co-create new opportunities and leave a meaningful legacy.

Role Responsibilities:

1. Manage full design aspects for Mechanical Services across a range of building services projects.
2. Analyse project requirements in the context of various codes and standards and develop conceptual designs through to a set of construction information.
3. Direct a small team to ensure compliant designs are delivered to agreed programmes.
4. Manage and coordinate interdisciplinary interfaces.
5. Develop scripts and add-ins to automate repetitive design aspects and/or to check various design compliance aspects (using e.g., Dynamo, Python).
6. Represent at client and professional meetings and be able to present work and engage in technical conversations.
7. Maintain accountability for resourcing, timeliness, quality, risk management, project financial performance, scope management and keeping the client informed on project progress.
8. Establish new client relationships and maintain existing client relationships.

Minimum Requirements:

1. BSc/BEng, or MSc/MEng in Mechanical Engineering.
2. Active professional registration with a certified engineering body.
3. Minimum of 5 to 8 years’ experience as a Mechanical (PH&F/Wet Fire) Engineer within the Built Environment. (International experience will be highly advantageous).
4. Minimum of 3 years’ experience managing multiple teams over multiple deliveries.
5. Minimum of 1-2 years’ experience mentoring and developing junior engineers.
6. Strong understanding of local, international codes and standards, preferably including those applicable to South Africa and the Middle East.
7. Strong technical view of building services, focusing mainly on Mechanical.
8. Strong proficiency in Revit would be an advantage.
9. Strong proficiency in fire and mechanical simulation software is highly advantageous.
10. Being confident, a team player, and approachable.

Diversity Statement:

We believe that a diverse workforce is key to our business success. We seek the best people for our jobs based on their skills, qualifications, and experience. We embrace the principle of equal opportunity in employment, and we work towards eliminating all forms of unlawful discrimination in our employment practices. In support of diversity and the equal opportunity principle, preference will be given to individuals from designated groups within South Africa.

Requisition #: ENG-L6.117

Job Title: Senior Mechanical Engineer (Public Health & Fire) - Built Environment

Category: Contract type

Permanent (Employee)

Full Time

Location: Cape Town - Century City, WC ZA (Primary)
Tshwane - Pretoria, GP 0081 ZA

Description:

Zutari, Co-creating an engineered impact.

Zutari is a well-established, management-owned engineering firm with almost 90 years’ experience. As human-centred engineering consultants and advisors, we are trusted by our clients, business partners, communities, and other stakeholders across Africa and the Middle East.

We co-create engineering solutions that have a positive impact and improve people’s lives. Zutari values inclusion and recognises the importance of a diverse, talented workforce, believing that people need other people to succeed.

What kind of talent do we pursue?

We employ high performing talent with the right attitude and a positive mindset, who are motivated by doing the right thing, getting things done, and share a sense of urgency. People who have an impact in our teams and the broader community. People who think differently and connect with those around them to co-create new opportunities and leave a meaningful legacy.

Role Responsibilities:

1. Manage full design aspects for Mechanical Services across a range of building services projects.
2. Analyse project requirements in the context of various codes and standards and develop conceptual designs through to a set of construction information.
3. Direct a small team to ensure compliant designs are delivered to agreed programmes.
4. Manage and coordinate interdisciplinary interfaces.
5. Develop scripts and add-ins to automate repetitive design aspects and/or to check various design compliance aspects (using e.g., Dynamo, Python).
6. Represent at client and professional meetings and be able to present work and engage in technical conversations.
7. Maintain accountability for resourcing, timeliness, quality, risk management, project financial performance, scope management and keeping the client informed on project progress.
8. Establish new client relationships and maintain existing client relationships.

Minimum Requirements:

1. BSc/BEng, or MSc/MEng in Mechanical Engineering.
2. Active professional registration with a certified engineering body.
3. Minimum of 5 to 8 years’ experience as a Mechanical (PH&F/Wet Fire) Engineer within the Built Environment. (International experience will be highly advantageous).
4. Minimum of 3 years’ experience managing multiple teams over multiple deliveries.
5. Minimum of 1-2 years’ experience mentoring and developing junior engineers.
6. Strong understanding of local, international codes and standards, preferably including those applicable to South Africa and the Middle East.
7. Strong technical view of building services, focusing mainly on Mechanical.
8. Strong proficiency in Revit would be an advantage.
9. Strong proficiency in fire and mechanical simulation software is highly advantageous.
10. Being confident, a team player, and approachable.

Diversity Statement:

We believe that a diverse workforce is key to our business success. We seek the best people for our jobs based on their skills, qualifications, and experience. We embrace the principle of equal opportunity in employment, and we work towards eliminating all forms of unlawful discrimination in our employment practices. In support of diversity and the equal opportunity principle, preference will be given to individuals from designated groups within South Africa.