This vacancy has closed. It closed on 28 August 2026 and is kept here for reference only.
CONTROL ENVIRONMENTAL OFFICER GRADE A
Department of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment
- Reference number
- REFS/REF/056060
- Salary
- R636 978 per annum, (plus benefits), offer will be based on appropriate and recognizable experience in line with the OSD requirements)
- Centre
- Johannesburg (Head Office)
- Province
- Gauteng
- Closing date
- 28 August 2026
- Circular
- No 29 of 2026
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) Strategic Planning 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.
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
Enquiries
Ms. Iris Thanjekwayo at 072 788 2364– Recruitment
Taken from Public Service Vacancy Circular 29 of 2026, published by the Department of Public Service and Administration on 14 August 2026. Open the PDF to check this post against the original. Last checked 7 September 2026.
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