Lunga Lucks

Environmental Health Practitioner | Meat Inspector

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East London, Eastern CapeMember since June 20, 2026

Environmental health inspections and enforcementFood safety and hygiene auditingPest control and vector surveillanceWater quality monitoring and samplingWaste management and pollution controlPublic health education and community engagementCompliance with environmental health regulationsStrong organizational and communication skillsMicrosoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)

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Environmental health inspections and enforcementFood safety and hygiene auditingPest control and vector surveillanceWater quality monitoring and samplingWaste management and pollution control

About

Dedicated and self-motivated Environmental Health Practitioner with a Bachelor's Degree in Environmental Health and practical experience across municipal and abattoir health services. Skilled in regulatory compliance, hygiene assessment, and public health inspections. Strong administrative and report-writing abilities, with a proven commitment to protecting community health, food safety, and environmental standards.

Experience

Meat Inspector

(2025-01)

Ensure full compliance with requirements as stipulated in the Registration Certificate.
Oversee hygiene standards during slaughtering, ensuring consistent adherence to EC Directives and importing country requirements.
Implement and monitor the Hygiene Assessment System (HAS), maintaining records and ensuring timely corrective actions.
Conduct ante mortem and primary inspections in accordance with regulatory procedures, including emergency slaughter.
Supervise hygiene management systems and ensure abattoir cleanliness before, during, and after slaughtering operations.
Oversee the disposal of condemned meat and animal products in line with statutory requirements.
Maintain accurate daily records, including condemnations and Schedule I forms.
Enforce proper livestock handling, transport, and cold-storage practices.
Facilitate staff training on hygiene and regulatory compliance.
Communicate with the Regional Manager and Head Office on operational, labour, and administrative matters.

Environmental Health Practitioner (Community Service) - Mamusa Sub-District

(2023-01 - 2023-12)

Conducted health surveillance of schools and clinics to ensure compliance with public health regulations.
Managed vector control programs and environmental pollution monitoring.
Oversaw waste collection, transportation, and disposal across health facilities.
Trained clinic staff on proper waste management practices.
Investigated communicable disease cases, including TB defaulters.
Conducted water quality monitoring and ensured proper wastewater disposal.