CHIEF DIRECTOR: COMPLIANCE AND ENFORCEMENT

Department of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment

Reference number: REFS/050140
Salary: R1 554 696 per annum, (all-inclusive salary package which can be structured according to the individual’s needs).
Centre: Johannesburg (Head Office)
Province: Gauteng
Closing date: 24 August 2026
Circular: No 28 of 2026

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Requirements

Matric plus an undergraduate qualification in Law, Environmental Law, Natural Science or relevant qualification (NQF level 7) within the related field as recognized by SAQA. A minimum of five (5) years relevant experience at a senior managerial level within compliance and monitoring sector. Experience in the field of Environment. Valid driver’s licence. Competencies: Knowledge of Environmental Management, Environment, Management authorization support, Environmental impact Assessment regulations, Environmental management systems, Understanding of Environmental Management issues in relation to authorizations as well as applicable legal requirements and processes. Understanding of government standard administrative procedures, Proven Leadership and Management, Coordination skills, Organisational and planning, Relationship Management, Stakeholder engagement, Programme and Project Management, Financial Management, Change management. Knowledge Management, Service Delivery Innovation (SDI Problem Solving and Analysis, People Management and Empowerment, Client Orientation and Customer Focus, Innovative and proactive. Attributes: Good interpersonal relations. Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines. Ability to work in a team and independently. Strong Management skills. Problem Solving and Analysis, Client Orientation and Customer Focus, Communication.

Duties

Manage and provide strategic leadership to the Chief Directorate and contribute to the relevant programmes and responsibilities within the Chief Directorate. Oversee the management and provision of reactive compliance and enforcement services. Oversee the provision of compliance monitoring and enforcement services. Manage and administer the provision of compliance, monitoring and enforcement with regard to national environmental management biodiversity act. Ensure effective management of teams and programmes within the department that monitor and promote compliance with environmental legislation across the different environmental sectors, including waste and pollution, air quality and biodiversity management Monitor and promote compliance with the National Environmental Management Biodiversity Act (NEMBA) 2004 and other related regulations. Oversee resources (Human, Financial, Equipment/Assets)

Where to send your application

To apply for the below positions, please submit your application online at http://professionaljobcentre.gpg.gov.za or send an email @ GDENVrecruitment@gauteng.gov.za quoting the relevant reference number applications must be submitted on the New Z83 form obtainable from any Public Service Department or on the internet at www.gov.za/documents FOR ATTENTION : Ms. Iris Thanjekwayo at 072 788 2364– Recruitment

Enquiries

Ms. Iris Thanjekwayo at 072 788 2364

Taken from Public Service Vacancy Circular 28 of 2026, published by the Department of Public Service and Administration on 7 August 2026. Open the PDF to check this post against the original. Last checked 8 August 2026.

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