• Reference Number : refs/035558
• Directorate : Air Quality Management
• Number of Posts : 1

• Package : R 498 816.00 per annum (plus benefits)
• Enquiries : Mr. Nkosikhona Masangane Tel No: (011) 240 3094

Requirements :

• Grade 12 plus Honours Degree (NQF Level 8) in Chemical Engineering, Environmental Management, Natural sciences and Chemistry as recognised by SAQA. Minimum of 6 years’ relevant experience within environmental Field. Valid drivers’ license. Competencies: In-depth knowledge and application of National Environmental Management Air Quality Act, 2001 (Act No 39 of 2004) and alignment to Environmental Impact Assessment processes, and other environmental legislation, policies and procedures that are relevant for effective management of our environment. Good understanding of Public Finance Management Act, Public Service Act, and other regulations and directives. Must have proven verbal, written, communication, computer skills and a valid driver’s license. Ability to timeously produce thorough and informative documents/reports, and to formulate clear, concise, and legally defensible decisions.

Duties :

• Implement the National Environmental Management: Air Quality Act (Act 39 of 2004) and the Gauteng Province Air Quality Management Plan. Lead complex research studies to support development and amendment of regulatory tools. Conduct analysis of scientific, technical and legal information to inform legislation proposals. Review and quality-assure research outputs produced by the team or consultants. Lead drafting, review, and refinement of guidelines, legislation amendments, regulatory frameworks, and procedures under NEM: AQA. Prepare formal submissions, motivation documents, concept notes and legislative proposals for approval processes. Ensure all regulatory tools comply with administrative justice, legal drafting protocols and Air Quality Act provisions. Consolidate inputs from municipalities, industry, stakeholders, and internal directorates. Develop technical content for training programmes and facilitate training sessions and workshops on new or amended legislation. Provide expert guidance on interpretation and implementation of legislation and regulatory tools. Oversee consultant deliverables, project reports and compliance with contracted outputs. Prepare technical progress reports, close-out reports and strategic briefing notes. The employee is expected to handle their own basic administrative tasks and provide administrative support within the directorate. This includes tasks such as filing and document management (e.g., registering documents on the system), taking minutes during meetings and ensuring the smooth operation of the sub-directorate. The employee may also assist in preparing discussion documentation, ensuring the provision of necessary stationary and audio-visual requirements, and performing any other administrative functions necessary for the efficient running of workshops or conferences. Attend and actively participate in sub-directorate and directorate meetings as necessary. This may involve preparing inputs, delivering presentations, assisting with meeting administration, and even chairing meetings.

Notes :

• To apply for the above position, please apply online at http://professionaljobcentre.gpg.gov.za/ or Hand Deliver at Ground floor, Main entrance 56 Eloff Street, Umnotho House Johannesburg. All manual applications must include a completed, initialled and signed NEW Z83 Form, obtainable from any Public Service Department or on the DPSA web site link: https://www.dpsa.gov.za/newsroom/psvc/ and a detailed Curriculum Vitae. Applications submitted on an OLD Z83 form will not be accepted. Certified copies of Identity Document, Grade 12 Certificate and the highest required qualifications as well as a driver’s licence where necessary, will only be submitted by shortlisted candidates to Human Resources on or before the day of the interview date. Failure to do so will result in your application being disqualified. Foreign qualifications must be accompanied by an evaluation report issued by SAQA. It is the applicant’s responsibility to have all foreign qualifications evaluated by SAQA and to provide proof of such evaluation report. Please ensure that you submit your application before the closing date as no late applications will be considered. If you apply for more than 1 post, please submit separate applications for each post that you apply for. Due to the large number of applications, we envisage to receive, applications will not be acknowledged. The department will not accept applications sent through email or fax. Applicants must declare any pending criminal, disciplinary or any other allegations or investigations against them. Should this be uncovered during/after the interview took place, the application will not be considered and in the unlikely event that the person has been appointed such appointment will be terminated. The successful candidate will be appointed subject to positive results of the security clearance process. The successful candidate will be required to enter into an employment contract and sign a performance agreement with the Department. Should, during any stage of the recruitment process, a moratorium be placed on the filling of posts, or the Department is affected by any process such as, but not limited to, restructuring or reorganization of posts, the Department reserves the right to cancel the recruitment process and re-advertise the post at any time in the future. It is the Department’s intention to promote retrospectivity (Race, Gender and Disability) in the Public Service through the filling of this post. It is the Department’s intention to promote equity through the filling of all numeric targets as contained in the Employment Equity Plan. Department’s intention is to promote equity through the filling of posts in line with the Departments’ Employment Equity Plan (Coloureds, Indians and People living with disabilities are encouraged apply). No late applications will be considered. The Department reserves the right not to appoint. If you do not receive any response from us within 3 months, please accept your application was unsuccessful.

Employer : Department of Environment

Location : Johannesburg (Head Office)

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.