ENVIRONMENTAL OFFICER PRODUCTION GRADE A

Department of Agriculture

Sub Directorate: Nkangala District Environmental Empowerment District Services

Reference number: DARDLEA/2026/08/63
Salary: R357 597 per annum
Centre: Emalahleni
Province: Mpumalanga
Closing date: 11 September 2026
Circular: No 31 of 2026

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Requirements

Grade 12 plus a recognised Bachelor’s Degree (NQF7) in environmental Science fields or related qualification. A specialization in environmental education and/or social ecology, as well as work experience in the environmental empowerment field will be an added advantage. Skills And Competencies: Knowledge of National Environmental Management Act, Climate Change Act, Environmental Education policies, guidelines, norms and standards related to environmental prescripts. Understanding of Public Services Regulatory Framework (Public Service Act, and Public Services Regulations Act and Public Finance Management Act), Ability to work independently and in multi-disciplinary team. Excellent verbal and written communication skills as well as project administration. Innovative, creative, and ability to operate Microsoft office programmes (Excel, Word and PowerPoint). Ability to work under pressure with strict timelines. A valid driver’s license.

Duties

Provide public environmental awareness and education, capacity building, and empowerment services. Implement appropriate environmental awareness raising activities, and environmental education programmes and projects. Conduct environmental awareness and education activities to enhance the participation of community groups, stakeholders, municipalities, and schools in environmental empowerment services. Perform environmental empowerment services, programmes, projects and activities in line with the Annual performance plan (APP). Ensuring performance and reporting is in line with public sector prescripts including the Performance Management and Development System (PMDS).

Where to send your application

Applications must be submitted online through the link: https://erecruitment.mpg.gov.za

Enquiries

Mr. A Kekana at 079 630 1770

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 10 September 2026.

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