Control Environmental Officer Grade A

Department of Environment; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 573,000 - 701,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Equal opportunity employer

Job summary

Department of Environment in Johannesburg (Head Office) seeks a senior role to provide strategic direction for a Directorate unit. The position involves guiding project work, coordinating with other units and departments, and ensuring alignment with departmental policy and budget controls.

Required are Grade 12 plus Honours Degree (NQF 8) in Environmental Management/Sciences and a minimum of 6 years’ relevant experience, plus a valid driver’s license. Employment equity is promoted.

Qualifications

• Grade 12 plus Honours Degree (NQF Level 8) in Environmental Management/Sciences, Natural Sciences, Engineering and Chemistry as recognised by SAQA.
• Minimum of 6 years’ relevant experience within environmental field.
• Valid driver’s license.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic direction and leadership for a unit or region within the Directorate.
• Ensure work aligns with Directorate and Department strategy; provide technical input on environmental issues and policy options.
• Sign off work, manage meetings, and foster cooperation between units and departments.
• Plan staff work and provide guidance during capacity constraints; conduct PMDS and financial reporting; ensure procurement controls.

Skills

Computer literacy

Good writing skills

Good communication skills

Good admin skills

Chairing / meetings

People management

Budgeting / financial reporting

Strategic planning

Project management

Understanding public service acts

Education

Honours Degree (NQF 8) in Environmental Management/Sciences

Grade 12

Tools

Valid Driver's License

Job description

• Package : R636 978.00 per annum plus benefits

Requirements :

• Grade 12 plus Honours Degree (NQF Level 8) in Environmental Management/Sciences, Natural Sciences, Engineering and Chemistry as recognised by SAQA. Minimum of 6 years’ relevant experience within environmental Field. Valid drivers’ license.COMPETENCIES: Computer Literacy. Good writing skills. Good communication skills (listening, explanation, influencing, motivating, negotiation). Good admin skills, organising skills. Good chairing skills / ability to manage meetings. Management of people. Management of finances (budgeting, controls, reporting) StrategicPlanning and project management; including contingency planning Understanding Public Service and Departmental acts and policies (e.g. HR/ Finance/ tender regulations).

Duties :

• Manage a unit or region within the Directorate (Provide strategic direction and leadership).Ensure Unit work is in line with the strategic direction of the Directorate and for the Department. Provide technical input on environmental issues in the province (i.e. EIA decision, and making recommendations on policies, guidelines, GPEMF standard and legislative options)Sign off work (content and quality) as delegated by the Department. Hold regular team meetings and facilitate cooperation and coordination and ensure ongoing information sharing between Units or Regions. Coordinate and collaborate with other Units and with rest of departments on joint work. Assist staff to plan their work, provide support by giving advice and by taking on work when there are capacity constraints. Conduct all aspects of the PMDS. Fulfil financial reporting requirements as set out and ensure that the Unit can answer audit queries. Ensure that there is proper control and administration of procurement and purchasing when required.

Notes :

• Department of Environment is an equal opportunity employer and intends to promote equity through filling of these posts. Candidates whose appointment / promotion will promote the achievement of employment equity within the department will receive preference, in particular designated groups (coloured’s, Indians, whites and persons with disability.)

Employer :

Department of Environment

Location :

Johannesburg (Head Office)

Closing Date :

28-08-2026

Criteria Questions

Do have Grade 12 plus Honours Degree (NQF Level 8) in Environmental Management/Sciences, Natural Sciences, Engineering and Chemistry as recognised by SAQA?

Do you have Minimum of 6 years’ relevant experience within environmental Field?

Do you have a Valid Driver’s License?