• Full Time
  • Pretoria, South Africa

National Department of Health

Assistant Director: Medical Biological Sciences Policy Grade I

Organization Overview:

National Department of Health – Committed to enhancing public health through disease prevention, health promotion, and sustainable healthcare system improvements.

Position Type:

Full-Time

Qualifications Required:

  • NQF Level 7 qualification in Natural Sciences (must enable HPCSA registration)
  • Preferred: Additional certification in Food Law, Legislative Drafting, or Policy Development

Experience Required:

  • Minimum 3 years post-HPCSA registration experience in relevant field

Key Responsibilities:

  • Review and update food safety legislation under FCD Act
  • Lead research initiatives on emerging food safety risks
  • Coordinate national food surveillance programs
  • Develop public education campaigns on food control
  • Manage World Food Safety Day initiatives
  • Facilitate stakeholder engagement and capacity building

Location:

Pretoria, Gauteng

Application Process:

Submit applications to:
The Director-General
National Department of Health
Private Bag X399, Pretoria 0001

Email submissions: [Specified Email Address]
Include job reference number in subject line

Job Reference: [Include Reference Number If Provided]

Note: Applications not meeting minimum requirements will not be acknowledged. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

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