• Reference Number : REFS/035453
• Directorate : Environment
• Number of Posts : 1

• Package : PACKAGE: R1 813 182.00 per annum (All-inclusive salary package)
• Enquiries : Ms. Iris Thanjekwayo; Tel: 072 788 2364

Requirements :

• REQUIREMENTS: Matric plus post graduate qualification (NQF level 8) in Environmental Science/Management/Natural Science/Business Management/Administration as recognized by SAQA. 8 years’ experience senior management and relevant experience. Valid driver’s license. 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 :

• 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.

Notes :

• NB: To apply for the above position, please apply online at http://professionaljobcentre.gpg.gov.za or Hand Deliver: Ground floor 56 Eloff Street, Umnotho House, Johannesburg and applications quoting the relevant reference number must be submitted on the NEW Z.83 form obtainable from any Public Service Department or on the internet at www.gov.za/documents. Applications with the OLD Z.83 form will not be considered. A NEW Z.83 form must be fully completed, duly signed and initialled by the applicant. A recent, comprehensive CV, specifying all qualifications and experience, with respective dates must accompany the application form. Applications are not required to submit copies of qualifications and other relevant documents on application. Communication regarding certified documents will be limited only to the shortlisted candidates. Successful completion of the Senior Management Pre-Entry Programme (Nyukela certificate) is required before the appointment can be made. Enrolment for the course should be made on the NSG’s website at https://www.thensg.gov.za/training-course/sms-pre-entryprogramme. 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. Following the interview and technical exercise, the selection panel will recommend candidates to attend a generic managerial competency assessment (in compliance with the DPSA Directive on the implementation of competency-based assessments). The competency assessment will be testing generic managerial competencies using the mandated DPSA SMS competency assessment tools. Suitable candidates will be subjected to a personnel suitability check (criminal record, citizenship, credit record checks, qualification verification and employment verification. Posted, emailed and applications received after the closing date as well as those who do not comply with the requirements will not be taken into consideration. If you have not received a response from this institution within 3 months after the closing date, please consider your application unsuccessful. The Gauteng Department of Environment reserves the right to fill or not fill the advertised posts. It is the Department intention to promote equity through the filling of all numeric targets as contained in the Employment Equity Plan (Coloureds, Indians and people living with disabilities are encouraged apply).

Employer : Department of Environment

Location : Johannesburg

Closing Date : 06-03-2026

Please Notes :

• Due to the large number of applications we envisage receiving, applications will not be acknowledged. If you do not receive any response within 3 months, please accept that your application was not successful.