Description:
The SLP equips professionals with applied competencies to detect, investigate, and prevent food contamination and fraud using forensic and analytical techniques. The programme strengthens public health protection by integrating food safety science, regulatory compliance, risk assessment, and outbreak investigation. Through simulated case scenarios and real-world applications, participants develop scarce, in-demand skills essential for safeguarding food systems in South Africa and beyond.
Admission Requirements:
Any SAQA-recognised Health Qualifications: national diploma, baccalaureus technologiae or bachelor’s degree in Health.
Suitable candidates must be employed either as an Environmental Health Practitioner (EHP), Health and Safety Officer/ Safety, Health, Environment and Quality (SHEQ) Officer or Medical Scientist, Occupational Hygienist in the SADC region.