ENVIRONMENTAL OFFICER SPECIALIZED PRODUCTION

Department of Economic Development and Tourism

Directorate: Environmental Quality Management

Reference number: C6/26/12
Salary: R518 769 – R717 846 per annum, (OSD)
Centre: Head Office: Polokwane
Province: Limpopo
Closing date: 28 September 2026
Circular: No 31 of 2026

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Requirements

Grade 12 plus an NQF 6 qualification in Natural Science / Environmental Management / Environmental Law / Environmental Science / Biodiversity or equivalent as recognised by SAQA. EAPASA registration in terms of S24H of NEMA. Minimum of three (3) to five (5) years’ experience in the Environmental Quality Management field. Valid driver’s license. Skills and Knowledge: Good working knowledge of environmental legislation, Environmental Impact Assessment Regulations of 2014 as amended in April 2017, Environmental Impact Assessment Guidelines and policies. Practical knowledge of the Environmental Impact Assessment process. Knowledge and understanding of the environmental impact hierarchy and regulations. Sound understanding of other integrated environmental management tools. Understanding of the objectives and provisions of the National Environmental Management Act, 1998, and subordinate legislation. Knowledge of relevant Public Service Acts, Rules and Regulations. Good communication skills (verbal and written). Computer literacy. Presentation skills. Analytical skills. Conflict management and problem-solving skills. Project management and interpersonal relations. Ability to evaluate and review documents and timeously produce thorough and informative documents and formulate clear, concise, legally defensible decisions. Good planning and organisation skills.

Duties

Management of the EIA process, including the drafting of environmental authorisations and conditions of authorisations. Management and dissemination of information and technical/procedural advice relating to environmental impact management. Management and implementation of other Integrated Environmental Management tools. Perform and manage administrative and related functions. Conduct site inspections and compile site visit reports. Evaluate environmental authorisation applications which include the following: Provide technical and procedural advice to stakeholders (e.g. Environmental Assessment Practitioners (EAP’s), local authorities and other departments and applicants). Review, interpret and evaluate applications and associated documentation according to established norms and standards. Review and evaluate Environmental Management Programmes for mining, municipal and water use applications. Review, evaluate and assess applications of unlawful development. Records management. Manage and facilitate resources (financial, human and physical) in accordance with relevant directives and legislation.

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. WA Klaassen Tel No: (015) 293 8691

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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