CONTROL ENVIRONMENTAL OFFICER GRADE A

Package: R580 551.00 per annum (plus benefits)

Requirements:

• Grade 12 plus Honours Degree (NQF Level 8) in Environmental Management, Natural sciences, Engineering 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), the National Framework for Air Quality Management and relevant Regulations.
• Good communication (written and verbal), co-ordinating, stakeholder engagement and networking skills.
• Ability to interpret and apply policies, strategies, and legislation.
• Strategic capability and leadership.
• Ability to collate and disseminate information.
• Good understanding of Public Finance Management Act, Public Service Act, and other regulations and directives.

Duties:

• Implement the National Environmental Management: Air Quality Act (Act 39 of 2004) and the Gauteng Province Air Quality Management Plan.
• Effective contribution to policy development.
• Co-ordinate trainings and workshops for legislations.
• Engage municipalities and facilitate proposal for legislation amendments.
• Provide support to National Department and Municipalities in implementing air quality legislations and projects.
• Develop and manage projects that support emission Reduction in the province.
• Consolidate air quality management inputs to other Directorates within the Department.
• Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders to promote awareness and understanding of environmental compliance requirements.
• Consolidate and submit sub-unit monthly reports.
• Ensure submission of PMDS within set timeframes.
• Performance management carried out according to standards set out in the directorate and the Batho Pele Principles.
• Administration of documentation according to departmental procedures.
• Recommendation of leave application.
• Ensure officials attend training or conferences as per approved indicative training.

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.
• The application must include only completed 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.
• Foreign qualifications must be accompanied by an evaluation report issued by SAQA.
• The Department reserves the right not to appoint.
• 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 does not accept applications via email or fax. Correspondence will be limited to shortlisted candidates only.
• Applicants must declare any pending criminal, disciplinary or any other allegations or investigations against them.
• 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.
• NB: For assistance with online applications, visit the following centres: 78 Fox Street, Marshalltown or Maponya Mall at Thuso House next to Home Affairs.
• It is the Department’s intention to promote retrospectivity (Race, Gender and Disability) in the Public Service through the filling of this post.
• No late applications will be considered.
• The Department will not accept posted and emailed applications.
• 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: 28-02-2025

Criteria Questions:

Do you have Grade 12 plus Honours Degree (NQF Level 8) in Environmental Management, Natural sciences, Engineering and Chemistry as recognized by SAQA?

Do you have a minimum of 6 years’ relevant experience within environmental Field?

Do you have valid driver’s license?