Lerato Motokolo
Environmental Health Practitioner
Ga-Rankuwa
Summary
I am a proficient Environmental Health Practitioner of a remarkable excellence, commitment and integrity. I am well versed in management of environmental factors through making proper assessment of environmental health conditions and instituting appropriate mitigation measures. I am a critical thinker who always provide leadership when required. As a public servant I serve with honour and integrity.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Environmental Health Practitioner
Department of Agriculture, Land Reform and Rural Development (DALRRD)
3 2014
- To facilitate the provision of preventative veterinary activities and regulate the production of safe food of animal origin and by products.
Environmental Health Practitioner
City of Johannesburg Municipality
08.2008 - 02.2014
- Management of environmental factors through making proper assessment of environmental health conditions and institute appropriate mitigation measures.
Environmental Health Practitioner
Department of Agriculture (North West)
10.2002 - 07.2008
- To facilitate the implementation of efficient veterinary food safety control in the North West Province through administering the Meat Safety Act, 2000 (Act 40 of 2000).
Education
B-Tech: Environmental Health -
Tshwane University of Technology(TUT)
National Diploma: Environmental Health - undefined
Technikon Witwatersrand
Matric Certificate - undefined
St Annes High School
Skills
Planning, organizing and facilitation skills
Well-developed verbal and written communication skills
Ability to foster staff and community participation
Knowledge of legislation applicable to Environmental Health and Veterinary Public Health
Ability to work flexibly and effectively within a team environment and as an individual
Ability to develop food safety policies and procedures (ISO 2200)
Project Management
Ability to conduct inspections in food processing facilities
Ability to deliver presentations
Forumsandassociations
- Secretary of the North West Abattoir Waste Management Forum 2015 - 2018
- Member of the Crocodile Regulations Working Group
- Member of the National Hygiene Assessment System Co-ordinating committee
- Member of Meat Inspection Advisory Forum (MIAF)
- Member of Public Health Association of South Africa (PHASA)
- Member of South African Veterinary Public Health Association (SAVPHA)
Administrativefunctions
- Develop and maintain abattoir waste management database
- Compile and submit reports, letters and notices as required
- Provide inputs on working documents
- Provision of administrative and secretarial duties for Hygiene Assessment System (HAS) Committee & MIAF
- Liaison with the relevant stakeholders
Telw
012 319 7416
Projects
Coordinator, To gather and analyse abattoir waste management information and conduct training to abattoir management and Meat Inspection Personnel on waste management aspects., Department of Agriculture, Land Reform & Rural Development, 2019-2021 Coordinator, To share information to maintain professional competency with the main aim of improving Service delivery and capacitating EHP`S., City Of Johannesburg, 2009 Trainer, To educate informal food traders about the importance of good hygiene practices in order to improve basic hygiene standards and to minimize the risk food borne illnesses., Informal food traders training, Jan 2010(Ongoing) Committee Member, To sensitise learners at schools on the importance of reduce, re-use & recycle waste., Clean-up campaign in commemoration of the World Environmental Health Day, September 2012 Coordinator and Presenter, To educate food handlers and cleaners about the importance of cleaning kitchen utensils and food preparation areas to promote food safety., Cleaning of food premises campaign, Oct 2012 Coordinator and Presenter, To educate food premises owners and managers on requirements of food premises as stipulated in R368 promulgated under Foodstuff, Cosmetics and Disinfectant Act, 54 of 1972., Food Safety Workshop, November 2012 Project Coordinator, To uplift the standard of hygiene and structural conditions of rural abattoirs with the main objective of ensuring that they do comply with the regulations., Department of Agriculture, Jan 2003- Dec 2004 Project Coordinator, To equip abattoir personnel with necessary Skills and techniques of cattle slaughter in Abattoirs in order to promote food safety., Slaughter demonstration workshop, February 2005 Coordinator, To promote food safety awareness amongst the Communities., World Food Day Event, October 2007
Affiliations
Member of Public Health Association of South Africa (PHASA)
Member of South African Veterinary Public Health Association (SAVPHA)
Timeline
Environmental Health Practitioner
City of Johannesburg Municipality
08.2008 - 02.2014
Environmental Health Practitioner
Department of Agriculture (North West)
10.2002 - 07.2008
Environmental Health Practitioner
Department of Agriculture, Land Reform and Rural Development (DALRRD)
3 2014
B-Tech: Environmental Health -
Tshwane University of Technology(TUT)
National Diploma: Environmental Health - undefined
Technikon Witwatersrand
Matric Certificate - undefined
St Annes High School