ENVIRONMENTAL OFFICER PRODUCTION- GRADE A - C

ENVIRONMENTAL OFFICER PRODUCTION- GRADE A - C

• Reference Number: REFS/022158
• Directorate: Pollution and Waste Management
• Number of Posts: 2
• Package: R325 917 – R556 080 per annum; plus benefits (offer will be based on appropriate and recognisable experience in line with the OSD requirements).

Requirements:

• Grade 12 plus National Diploma (NQF Level 6) / bachelor’s degree (NQF Level 7) in Environmental Management / Sciences or relevant Natural Sciences fields as recognised by SAQA.
• 0-2 years’ appropriate/recognisable experience in the environmental and waste management fields.
• Valid driver’s license.
• Competencies: Computer literacy, good writing and communication skills, knowledge of legislation (NEMA and others), good understanding of Gauteng development plans, understanding of Public Service legislations and regulations, and departmental policies.

Duties:

• Review Waste Management License applications.
• Provide technical input on EIA applications.
• Process the registration certificates and authorisations as per the Gauteng Waste Information Regulations, 2004 and Gauteng Health Care Waste Management Regulations, 2004.
• Process registration applications in terms of National Norms and Standards for Storage of General Waste, 2013 and the National Norms and Standards for Sorting, Shredding, Grinding, Crushing, Screening or Baling of General Waste, 2017, National Norms and Standards for Organic Waste Composting, 2017, and National Norms and Standards for the Treatment of Organic Waste, 2020.
• Manage waste management stakeholder relations and enquiries.
• Provide comments to other directorates and on draft regulations and policies.
• Conduct site visits and prepare site visit reports.
• Maintain various waste management databases.
• Assist in compliance promotion and contribute to law reform as well as relevant policies and strategies in the Department.
• Filing and document management (e.g., registering documents on the system), minute taking, organising meetings, etc., to ensure the efficient running of the Directorate.
• Organise workshops/conferences as required.

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 website, 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.
• 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.
• The Department’s intention is to promote equity through the filling of posts in line with the Department’s Employment Equity Plan (Coloureds, Indians, and People living with disabilities are encouraged to apply).
• 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 bachelor’s degree (NQF Level 7)/National Diploma (NQF Level 6) in the Environmental Management/Sciences or relevant Natural Sciences fields?

Do you have 0 - 2 years relevant experience?

Do you have a valid driver’s license?