Job Opportunity: Environmental Health & Services Internship
The Gert Sibande District Municipality is looking for recent graduates who have finished a National Diploma or B-Tech in Environmental Health to join a 12‑month internship program. The internship will give you hands‑on experience in keeping the community safe, while you learn from a qualified Environmental Health Practitioner. The internship starts in Ermelo, Mpumalanga, and you will be paid while you work.
What the internship involves
1. Water checks and monitoring
You will help test local water to make sure it is safe for drinking. You’ll also keep an eye on the environment to spot any problems that could harm people’s health.
2. Waste management
You’ll look at how waste is collected and disposed of. Your job is to spot unsafe practices and show people how to handle waste properly.
3. Nuisance control
If someone complains about loud dogs, stray cattle, or pest problems, you will investigate. You’ll help with pest control and make sure local rules about health and safety are followed.
4. Building inspections
You will visit public buildings and other facilities to check that they meet health and safety standards. When you see a risk, you’ll suggest simple fixes.
5. Health promotion
You will support efforts to keep people clean and healthy. This can include small talks in the community about hygiene and preventing disease.
6. Chemical safety
You will help with programs that keep chemicals stored safely. This means checking that chemicals are labeled, stored, and disposed of correctly. If a site is not following the rules, you will issue a notice and prepare reports for the municipality.
Who can apply
- Hold a National Diploma or B-Tech in Environmental Health
- Have a South African ID card
- Be ready to work under the guidance of an Environmental Health Practitioner
- Pass basic screening, such as a background check and a simple skills test
The municipality will treat all applications fairly. If you are from one of the groups that the Employment Equity Plan supports, we strongly encourage you to apply.
How to apply
- Go to the Gert Sibande District Municipality website – www.gertsibande.gov.za – to download the official Employment Application Form.
- Fill out the form completely.
- Attach a copy of your CV, certificates, and your South African ID.
- Send the completed package to the General Manager of Corporate Services:
- Ms. ME Radebe
- Gert Sibande District Municipality, P.O. Box 1748, Ermelo 2350
All documents must be printed and mailed. We will not accept emailed or faxed applications. Applications that arrive after the deadline will not be considered.
Deadline: 5 December 2025 at 12:00 noon
If you do not hear back within 30 days after this date, you should assume that your application was not selected.
Contact
If you have questions, call these people:
- Mrs. Patricia Khanye – 017 801 7037
- Ms. Thobile Maseko – 017 801 7236
Why this internship is a good choice
You will get real work experience in a field that matters a lot to people’s everyday lives. You will see how public health and the environment intersect, and you will learn from a seasoned professional. Plus, the experience can be a strong addition to a future résumé if you decide to stay in environmental health or move into a related career.
Take the next step – download the application form from www.gertsibande.gov.za and send in your paperwork by the closing date. Good luck!