ENVIRONMENTAL OFFICER SPECIALISED PRODUCTION: LICENSING

Department of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment

Reference number: CWM03/2026
Salary: R518 769 per annum
Centre: Pretoria
Province: Gauteng
Closing date: 24 August 2026
Circular: No 28 of 2026

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Requirements

Appropriate Honours degree (NQF8) in Natural/Environmental Sciences or relevant qualification as recognised by SAQA coupled with a minimum of three (3) years’ experience in the relevant field. Knowledge of environmental policies, legislation and regulation development, including waste and pollution policies. Understanding of licensing processes and National Waste Management Strategy. Understanding of registration processes in terms National Norms and Standards for Waste. Ability to apply environmental policies. Understanding of EIA regulations and Waste Information Regulations. Ability to work independently and in a team. Ability to lead multidisciplinary team. Good interpersonal relations skills. Ability to work under extreme pressure. Conflict management and resolution. Ability to organize and plan under pressure. Ability to collect and interpret information and reports.

Duties

Process/ manage waste management licences and associated applications; registrations and exclusion authorisation. Ensure that licences and associated decisions, exclusion authorisations and registrations are loaded on the EDMS, SAWIC and any platform made available. Report on performance of directorate. Screening of licence applications, registration request in terms of National Norms and Standards and exclusions applications. Maintain and Keep record of all registration request, exclusions and licence application and associated reports. Maintain and keep all the records of decisions and correspondence that relate to licensing system. To support directorate in the implementation of Standard Operating Procedure for managing applications. Manage schedule for reviews, site visits, Monitoring Committee Meeting; preapplication meeting, PAIA request and 24G Fine Committee meetings. Develop and implement tracking tool for waste applications.

Where to send your application

All applications to be submitted online on the following link: https://erecruitment.environment.gov.za/ 22

Enquiries

Mr. P Matjelele Tel No: (012) 399 9852

Note

Interested applicants must submit their applications via the above link. Applicant must ensure that they complete all sections on the online Z83 and attached a detailed CV with at least three (3) contactable references. Failure to complete or disclose all required information will automatically disqualify the applicant. No late applications will be accepted. Shortlisted candidates will be required to submit certified copies of qualifications, identity document and driver’s license on or before the day of the interview. It is the applicant’s responsibility to have foreign qualifications evaluated by the South African Qualification Authority (SAQA). The National Department of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer. Preference may be given to appointable applicants from the underrepresented designated groups in terms of the Department’s equity plan. Persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply. Correspondence will be limited to successful candidates only. Short-listed candidates will be subjected to screening and security vetting to determine their suitability for employment, including but not limited to: Criminal records; Citizenship status; Credit worthiness; Previous employment (reference checks); and Qualification verification. Short-listed candidates will be expected to avail themselves at the Department’s convenience. Entry level requirements for SMS posts: In terms of the Directive on Compulsory Capacity Development, Mandatory Training Days & Minimum Entry Requirements for SMS that was introduced on 1 April 2015, a requirement for all applicants for SMS posts from 1 April 2020 is a successful completion of the Senior Management Pre-Entry Programme as endorsed by the National School of Government (NSG) prior to appointment. The course is available at the NSG under the name Certificate for entry into SMS and the full details can be obtained by following the below link: https://www.thensg.gov.za/training-course/sms-pre-entryprogramme. Furthermore, Shortlisted candidates must provide proof of successful completion of the course. All shortlisted candidates, including the SMS, shall undertake two pre-entry assessments. One will be a practical exercise to determine a candidate’s suitability based on the post’s technical and generic requirements and the other must be an integrity (ethical conduct) assessment. All shortlisted candidates for SMS posts will be subjected to a technical exercise and interview. Following the technical exercise and interview, a maximum of three (3) SMS candidates will undergo psychometric assessments to assess cognitive capabilities, behavioural preferences, emotional intelligence, and integrity. Persons appointed will be subjected to a security clearance, the signing of performance agreement and employment contract. The Department reserves the right not to make an appointment. If you have not been contacted within three 3 months after the closing date of the advertisement, please accept that your application was unsuccessful.

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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