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Environmental Officer Production Grade A-C: Environmental Planning and Governance
Unit: Environmental Planning and Governance
Closes Friday 6 November 2026 at 16:00
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Environmental Officer post (Grades A-C, five posts) supporting municipalities and organs of state on environmental management. Suits holders of a four-year environmental or natural sciences degree wit
- Support municipalities, other organs of state and private entities with environmental management.
- Support special area programmes, such as coastal zone management, wetlands, threatened ecosystems and climate change projects.
- Help with sustainable development planning and with the district environmental information management system.
- Must have a four-year Bachelor's degree in Environmental Management or Natural Sciences, recognised by SAQA.
- Must have 1-2 years' relevant experience in environmental management and a valid code B driver's licence.
- Based in the districts of Ethekwini, Ilembe, Ugu, Amajuba and Harry Gwala. Successful candidates must serve in their placed district for at least five years before any transfer is considered.
- No closing date or application method is stated in the advert. Enquiries: MS N Walingo at 076 9385 441.
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Requirements
- The ideal candidate must have:
- An appropriate four-year Bachelor’s Degree in Environmental Management / Natural Sciences as recognised by SAQA;
- A minimum of one to two (1-2) years’ relevant experience in the Environmental Management field.
- A valid driver’s licence (code B).
Duties
- The incumbent will be required to:
- Provide environmental management support to municipalities and other organs of state/private entities;
- Support the management of Special Area management programmes and projects (including coastal zone management, threatened ecosystem, mountain catchment areas, wetlands, climate change adaptation and mitigation programmes and projects, etc.);
- Support the implementation of sustainable development planning initiatives and projects;
- Provide support in ensuring effective and efficient environmental information management system(s) within the district municipality;
- Perform all administrative and delegated work-related functions.
- Skills, Training, And Competencies:
- The successful candidate must have knowledge and understanding of the objects and provisions of the National Environmental Management Act, 1998, and associated legislation.
- Sound working knowledge of key environmental legislation, policies, and frameworks governing environmental management.
- Knowledge and understanding of the regulatory framework such as Sustainable Development Frameworks;
- Environmental Management Legislation framework;
- Development management legislative framework;
- Cooperative Governance Frameworks;
- Governance Planning, Evaluation and Reporting Frameworks, and Strategy Implementation Planning Frameworks.
- Knowledge and understanding of the Regulatory Framework for the Public Service, e.g., Public Service Act, PFMA, Treasury Regulations, Public Service Regulations, Labour Relations Act, Occupational Health and Safety Act, Basic Conditions of Employment Act, Skills Development Act, Service Delivery Frameworks (Batho Pele Principles).
- Skills:
- Ability to communicate at all levels with relevant stakeholders;
- Ability to evaluate and review documents; adaptive learning skills; ambidexterity in regular operations versus project initiatives execution;
- Technical Report writing, Policy Development and Analysis, Scientific Presentation;
- Research and Development, Mentoring, Administrative Management;
- Financial Management;
- Project Management;
- Computer Literacy, Report writing; change management, information management, spatial information management, organizational and event management, Analytical and Research skills;
- Presentation skills;
- Decision Making, People Management;
- Conflict Management;
- Good Interpersonal Relations;
- Problem Solving;
- Communication Skills (verbal and written).
- Values/ Attributes such as integrity, respect, honesty, discipline, teamwork, vision, transparency, commitment.
How to apply
“Applicants are encouraged to apply for posts through the KZN online e- Recruitment system at www.kznonline.gov.za/kznjobs or submit their Z83 and CV directly to the following email address: kznjobs@kznedtea.gov.za. Applicants may also visit any one of our Designated Online Application Centres (DOACS), where our friendly staff will assist you with applying online or receiving your hardcopy application. You can find the Designated Online Application Centres (DOACS) list at www.kznonline.gov.za/kznjobs.” Please note that applicants should only use one of the following methods when applying for a post: Either through the online E-Recruitment System, Emailing the Z83 and CV directly to the relevant department, or submitting a hardcopy application as directed. Applications may alternatively be forwarded to the Department of Economic Development, Tourism and Environmental Affairs, Private Bag X9152, Pietermaritzburg, 3200, OR hand-delivered to the Ground Floor, 270 Jabu Ndlovu Street, Pietermaritzburg, 3201, in the vacancy box provided for the attention of Ms Nondumiso Buthelezi / Mr Sipho Zangwa.
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Enquiries
MS N Walingo at 076 9385 441
Notes from the department
NB: all the appointments will be made in accordance with the employment equity targets of the department, which are African Male, Coloured Male, Indian male. people with disabilities who meet the requirements are encouraged to apply. successful candidates must note that they will have to serve in the districts where they are placed for a minimum of five (05) years before any transfers within the department can be considered.
As printed in Circular 38 of 2026 · page 345 · open the PDF (opens in new tab)
POST 38/475: ENVIRONMENTAL OFFICER PRODUCTION GRADE A-C: ENVIRONMENTAL PLANNING AND GOVERNANCE REF NO: EO – EPGM 01/OCTOBER 2026 (X5 POSTS) Business Unit: Environmental Planning and Governance SALARY: R357 597 – R395 352 per annum, (OSD) CENTRE: Ethekwini, Ilembe, Ugu, Amajuba, And Harry Gwala Districts REQUIREMENTS: The ideal candidate must have: An appropriate four-year Bachelor’s Degree in Environmental Management / Natural Sciences as recognised by SAQA; A minimum of one to two (1-2) years’ relevant experience in the Environmental Management field. A valid driver’s licence (code B). DUTIES: The incumbent will be required to: Provide environmental management support to municipalities and other organs of state/private entities; Support the management of Special Area management programmes and projects (including coastal zone management, threatened ecosystem, mountain catchment areas, wetlands, climate change adaptation and mitigation programmes and projects, etc.); Support the implementation of sustainable development planning initiatives and projects; Provide support in ensuring effective and efficient environmental information management system(s) within the district municipality; Perform all administrative and delegated work-related functions. Skills, Training, And Competencies: The successful candidate must have knowledge and understanding of the objects and provisions of the National Environmental Management Act, 1998, and associated legislation. Sound working knowledge of key environmental legislation, policies, and frameworks governing environmental management. Knowledge and understanding of the regulatory framework such as Sustainable Development Frameworks; Environmental Management Legislation framework; Development management legislative framework; Cooperative Governance Frameworks; Governance Planning, Evaluation and Reporting Frameworks, and Strategy Implementation Planning Frameworks. Knowledge and understanding of the Regulatory Framework for the Public Service, e.g., Public Service Act, PFMA, Treasury Regulations, Public Service Regulations, Labour Relations Act, Occupational Health and Safety Act, Basic Conditions of Employment Act, Skills Development Act, Service Delivery Frameworks (Batho Pele Principles). Skills: Ability to communicate at all levels with relevant stakeholders; Ability to evaluate and review documents; adaptive learning skills; ambidexterity in regular operations versus project initiatives execution; Technical Report writing, Policy Development and Analysis, Scientific Presentation; Research and Development, Mentoring, Administrative Management; Financial Management; Project Management; Computer Literacy, Report writing; change management, information management, spatial information management, organizational and event management, Analytical and Research skills; Presentation skills; Decision Making, People Management; Conflict Management; Good Interpersonal Relations; Problem Solving; Communication Skills (verbal and written). Values/ Attributes such as integrity, respect, honesty, discipline, teamwork, vision, transparency, commitment. ENQUIRIES: MS N Walingo at 076 9385 441 NOTE: NB: all the appointments will be made in accordance with the employment equity targets of the department, which are African Male, Coloured Male, Indian male. people with disabilities who meet the requirements are encouraged to apply. successful candidates must note that they will have to serve in the districts where they are placed for a minimum of five (05) years before any transfers within the department can be considered.