Senior Admin Officer: Environmental Management: Support Services

Department of Agriculture and Rural Development; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 300,000 - 450,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading government department is seeking an Environmental Compliance Officer in Johannesburg. The role involves screening Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) applications for compliance and providing administrative support. Candidates should possess a relevant diploma or degree and have 2-3 years of experience in the field.

Qualifications

• Grade 12 with relevant diploma/degree.
• 2-3 years relevant experience required.
• Valid driver’s license essential.

Responsibilities

• Screen EIA Applications for compliance with NEMA regulations.
• Liaise with Environmental Assessment Practitioners.
• Provide Office and Administrative Support to the Sub-directorate.

Skills

Planning

Organizing

Service delivery innovation

Management

Report writing

Facilitation

Education

National Diploma (NQF level 6) or Bachelor’s Degree (NQF Level 7) in Environmental Management

Job description

• Reference Number : refs/022939
• Number of Posts : 1
• Enquiries : Ms Thilivhali Mashau011 240 3096

Requirements :

• Grade 12 plus National Diploma (NQF level 6)/ Bachelor’s Degree (NQF Level 7) in Environmental Management /Administration or Environmental related qualification as recognized by SAQA. 2 - 3 years relevant experience. A valid driver’s license. COMPETENCES: Knowledge of all relevant Environment Regulations, Public Finance Management Act (PFMA), Treasury Regulations, Public Service Regulations, Promotion of Administration Justice Act (PAJA), Promotion of Access to Information Act (PAIA). The Constitution of the Republic of South Africa. Skills: Planning and organizing. Service delivery innovation. Management skills. Report writing and Facilitation skills.

Duties :

• Ensure screening of EIA Applications to Ensure Compliance with Minimum Submission Requirements Information. Receive EIA related applications. Peruse applications to check for compliance with minimum submission requirements. Examine the amendment application forms for the validity of Environmental Authorisations. Ensure that the application forms and reports comply with the minimal submission standards set forth in the National Environmental Management Act (NEMA) Regulation. Liaise with Environmental Assessment Practitioners and Applicants. Compile statistics on Finalised Environmental Applications and Waste Applications, Line Function Responses, Land Use Applications, NEMA queries and Appeals. Provide Office and Administrative Support to the Sub-directorate. Supervise resources (Human/ Equipment/Assets)

Notes :

• NOTES: To apply for the above position, please apply online at http://professinaljobcentre.gov.za or Hand Deliver at Ground floor, Main entrance 56 Eloff Street, Umnotho House Johannesburg. All manual applications must include a completed, initialled and signed NEW Z83 Form, obtainable from any Public Service Department or on the DPSA web site link: https://www.dpsa.gov.za/newsroom/psvc/ and a detailed Curriculum Vitae. Applications submitted on an OLD Z83 form will not be accepted. Certified copies of Identity Document, Grade 12 Certificate and the highest required qualifications as well as a driver’s licence where necessary, will only be submitted by shortlisted candidates to Human Resources on or before the day of the interview date. Failure to do so will result in your application being disqualified. Foreign qualifications must be accompanied by an evaluation report issued by SAQA. It is the applicant’s responsibility to have all foreign qualifications evaluated by SAQA and to provide proof of such evaluation report. Please ensure that you submit your application before the closing date as no late applications will be considered. If you apply for more than 1 post, please submit separate applications for each post that you apply for. Due to the large number of applications, we envisage to receive, applications will not be acknowledged. The department will not accept applications sent through email or fax. Applicants must declare any pending criminal, disciplinary or any other allegations or investigations against them. Should this be uncovered during/after the interview took place, the application will not be considered and in the unlikely event that the person has been appointed such appointment will be terminated. The successful candidate will be appointed subject to positive results of the security clearance process. The successful candidate will be required to enter into an employment contract and sign a performance agreement with the Department. Should, during any stage of the recruitment process, a moratorium be placed on the filling of posts, or the Department is affected by any process such as, but not limited to, restructuring or reorganization of posts, the Department reserves the right to cancel the recruitment process and re-advertise the post at any time in the future. NB: For assistance with online applications, visit the following centres: 78 Fox Street, Marshalltown or Maponya Mall at Thuso House next to Home Affairs. It is the Department’s intention to promote retrospectivity (Race, Gender and Disability) in the Public Service through the filling of this post. It is the Department’s intention to promote equity through the filling of all numeric targets as contained in the Employment Equity Plan. Department’s intention is to promote equity through the filling of posts in line with the Departments’ Employment Equity Plan (Coloureds, Indians and People living with disabilities are encouraged apply). No late applications will be considered. The Department reserves the right not to appoint. If you do not receive any response from us within 3 months, please accept your application was unsuccessful.

Employer : Department of Environment

Location : JHB

Closing Date : 11-07-2025

Criteria Questions

Do you have Grade 12 plus National Diploma (NQF level 6)/ Bachelor’s Degree (NQF Level 7) in Environmental Management /Administration or Environmental related qualification as recognized by SAQA

Do you have a valid driver’s license?

Do you have 2- 3 year’s relevant experience?

Please Notes :

• Due to the large number of applications we envisage receiving, applications will not be acknowledged. If youdo not receive any response within 3 months, please accept that your application was not successful.