DIRECTOR: ENVIRONMENTAL COMPLIANCE & ENFORCEMENT SERVICES

Department of Economic Development and Tourism

Chief Directorate: Environmental Quality Management and Regulatory Compliance Services

Reference number: DARDLEA/2026/08/01
Salary: R1 317 384 per annum, (all-inclusive package)
Centre: Head Office
Province: Limpopo
Closing date: 28 September 2026
Circular: No 31 of 2026

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Requirements

A Bachelor’s Degree at (NQF 7) qualification in law (LLB) / Environmental Management / Environmental law / with vast knowledge in compliance or regulatory studies. A minimum of five (5) years’ experience at Middle/Senior managerial level within the compliance and enforcement field. A Nyukela Public Service SMS Pre-entry certificate (submitted prior appointment). Designation as Environmental Management Inspector (EMI), Master’s Degree qualification would be added advantage. Skills And Competences: ability to relate with associated professional fields in a multi-disciplinary team and ability to train and develop young graduates. Knowledge of the legal framework on National Environmental Management Act, Waste Air Quality, Biodiversity and Areas Protected Act including the Regulations associated with the legislation. In addition, have knowledge and understanding on the Public Finance Management Act (PFMA), Public Service Act and any other related legislations and a valid driver’s license.

Duties

Provide strategic direction in the development and implementation of compliance monitoring and enforcement policy, strategies, norms, regulations, standard operating procedure on environmental legal framework. Oversee compliance monitoring and enforcement of all environmental authorisation and license conditions. Provide advice and support on criminal and administrative litigation. Initiate prosecution against non-compliance through administrative enforcement. Provision of business planning and general management for the directorate. Provide guidance in the planning of inspections and audits. Oversee the implementation of monitoring activities and verifications of reports. Develop a business and action plan for the directorate. Develop and implement a service delivery improvement programme for the Directorate. Manage and ensure development of human resources. Control and monitor expenditure of the directorate.

Where to send your application

Applicants should apply through the following website https://erecruitment.limpopo.gov.za Applications can also be hand delivered to: Evridiki Towers, Registry Office No. B1-73, 19 Biccard Street, Polokwane, 0700 OR posted to Head of Department: Department of Economic Development, Environment and Tourism, Private Bag X9484, Polokwane, 0700.

Enquiries

Ms. SP Shongwe Tel No: (013) 766 6003 or Mr. MG Ngwane Tel No: (013) 766 6110 or Ms. NF Mgiba Tel No: (013) 766 6476

Taken from Public Service Vacancy Circular 31 of 2026, published by the Department of Public Service and Administration on 28 August 2026. Open the PDF to check this post against the original. Last checked 9 September 2026.

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