DEPUTY DIRECTOR GENERAL: ENVIRONMENT

Department of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment

Reference number: REFS/050134
Salary: R1 885 710 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 post graduate qualification (NQF level 8) in Environmental Science/Management/Natural Science/Business Management/Administration recognized by SAQA. 8 years relevant experience at a senior managerial level. Valid driver’s licence. Competencies: Knowledge of Departmental policies and procedures and Government priorities. Understanding of government standard administrative procedures, Knowledge and understanding of PFMA, Treasury Regulation, PSA, PSR, Labour relations etc. Reporting procedures, Information system, SA Constitution and Employment Equity Act,1998. Interpreting and Evaluating Information, Organizing/maintaining information, communicating information, Computer Literacy, Listening and negotiation, Tact and diplomacy, Discipline, Financial Management. Attributes: Committed, Initiative, Objective, Logical, Proactive and resourceful, Flexible/change orientated, Credible, Loyal and friendly, open-minded, Responsible and accountable. 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 conflict management, People Orientated, Verbal and written communication.

Duties

Manage the rendering of reactive compliance and enforcement services. Manage compliance monitoring and enforcement services. Manage and administer the provision of compliance, monitoring and enforcement regarding national environmental management biodiversity act. Manage the implementation of environmental impact mitigation to promote sustainable development and a safe healthy environment. Manage the promotion of sustainable development of quality of life by promoting acceptable ambient air quality and manage hazardous substances and other related anthropogenic activities. Manage the implementation of waste management strategies and waste information systems, issue waste authorizations, support local government to render appropriate waste management. services and promote waste minimization in Gauteng. Render administrative support to environmental management services. Empower communities to manage natural resources through job creation, skills development and awareness opportunities. Ensure and manage the integration of environmental policy, planning and coordination services. Promote the conservation and sustainable utilization of the province's biological diversity to the benefit and upliftment of the quality of life. Manage and provide biodiversity scientific services. Render administrative support to biodiversity management services. Oversee and ensure discipline. Assess the performance of management. Consolidate and manage of budget for executive support directorate. Authorise, control and monitor the budget and expenditure.

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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