Environmental Officers

Department Of Water And Sanitation; Pretoria; On-site; ZAR 553 000; Full time

Job summary

A government department is seeking an experienced Environmental Officer based in Pretoria to conduct environmental assessments, manage water resources, and ensure compliance with environmental legislation. The ideal candidate should have a relevant degree, at least six years of experience, and excellent communication and interpersonal skills. The position requires willingness to work under pressure and extensive travel.

Qualifications

• Minimum six years of experience in environmental management.
• Extensive experience in integrated water resource management.
• Knowledge of relevant legislations and policies.

Responsibilities

• Conduct environmental screenings and baseline assessments.
• Identify alien and invasive species.
• Support implementation of Resource Management Plans.
• Develop recommendations for sensitive habitats restoration.
• Assist in Environmental Impact Assessments and compliance.

Skills

Computer literacy

Excellent communication skills

Sound interpersonal skills

Project management

Negotiation skills

Education

Diploma/Degree in Natural/Environmental Sciences or equivalent

Job description

Job title: Environmental Officers

Job Location: Gauteng, Pretoria

Deadline: October 24, 2025

Branch: INFRASTRUCTURE MANAGEMENT

Chief Directorate: WATER RESOURCE INFRASTRUCTURE OPERATIONS & MAINTENANCE

Salary: R 552 081.00 per annum (Level 10)

Centre: Pretoria

Requirements

• Possession of a Diploma / Degree in Natural / Environmental Sciences or a relevant equivalent qualification.
• Minimum six (6) years of appropriate experience in environmental management.
• Computer literacy.
• Extensive experience in integrated water resource management and water use authorizations.
• Knowledge and understanding of the water sector: relevant legislations (NWA, CARA, NEMA, MPRDA) together with related policies, regulations, principles and guidelines, and skills and experience in management of human resources.
• Excellent communication skills including verbal, report writing, and presentation skills.
• Sound interpersonal skills, conflict, project management, problem solving, negotiation and facilitation skills as well as the ability to work in a multidisciplinary team.
• Willingness to work abnormal hours and under pressure as well as extensive travel.
• Proven liaison and networking skills especially as they relate to Corporative Governance and stakeholder engagement.
• The disclosure of a valid unexpired driver’s license.

Duties

• The incumbent will conduct environmental screenings and baseline assessments for land parcels to evaluate the potential impact of land use on surrounding ecosystems and biodiversity.
• Identifying alien and invasive species, both flora and fauna, on state-owned land.
• Supporting the implementation of approved Resource Management Plans, ensuring that proposed activities in lease applications align with these plans.
• Developing recommendations to preserve or restore sensitive habitats and ensuring compliance with biodiversity conservation standards and relevant environmental legislation.
• Assisting in the development and submission of Environmental Impact Assessments (EIAs), Environmental Management Plans (EMPs), and other environmental compliance documentation.
• Ensuring that environmental considerations are adequately addressed in all regulatory processes and planning decisions involving state land, collaborating closely with the GIS Specialist and technical teams to integrate environmental data into SAP and other spatial information systems.
• Working with the Land Rights Administration team to ensure that environmental factors are considered in the allocation, leasing, or conservation of land.
• Engaging with local municipalities, regulatory agencies, conservation authorities, and community stakeholders to coordinate classified environmental management initiatives and contributing to training and awareness-raising activities to promote sustainable land use practices across the Department.
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