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CONTROL ENVIRONMENTAL OFFICER GRADE A

Provincial Administration: Mpumalanga

Salary band

R 728 646

Closing date

11 September 2026

Reference

DARDLEA/2026/08/22

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About this role

Department

Provincial Administration: Mpumalanga

Location

Victor Khanye (Delmas)

Salary

R636 978 – R728 646 per annum

Requirements

Grade 12 plus a recognised Bachelor’s Degree (NQF7) in environmental Science fields or related qualification. A minimum of 5 year’s work experience in environmental education and/or empowerment. Ability to implement environmental empowerment programmes and projects to empower disadvantaged communities in terms of environmental sustainability and creation of work opportunities. Skills And Competencies: Knowledge of relevant Public Services Regulatory Framework (Public Service Act, Public services Regulations Act and Public Finance Management Act), National Environmental Management Act, Environmental Education policies, guidelines, norms and standards related to Environmental Prescripts applicable to EE. Ability to work independently and in multi-disciplinary team. Must have excellent verbal and written communication skills. Project administration, innovative, creative ability to operate Microsoft office programmes (Excel, word and PowerPoint). Ability to work under pressure with strict timelines. Supervisory and human resource management skills. Good interpersonal skills, Conflict Management skills, Ability to work individually and in a team. A valid driver’s licence.

Duties

Manage the environmental centre, implement, and manage environmental empowerment programmes, projects and activities in line with the Annual performance plan (APP). Management of performance in the centre in line with PMDS and APP. Ensure implementation of environmental empowerment programmes. Projects, and events as per APP on school, municipal and stakeholder level. Coordination of local, and municipal stakeholders for environmental awareness creation, capacity building, and empowerment. Perform any other related Ad Hoc tasks and duties as requested and required by the supervisor. Ensure effective and efficient management of financial and physical resources of the centre. Ensure internal control measures and compliances are in place. Prepare, consolidate, and submit monthly, quarterly and annual reports as required.

Enquiries

Mr. A Kekana at 079 630 1770

Closing Date

2026-09-11T23:59:00+02:00

About environmental and conservation roles in South Africa

South Africa has a significant environmental management and conservation sector driven by the country's biodiversity, its obligations under international environmental treaties, and expanding renewable energy projects. The Department of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment, SANParks, and provincial conservation authorities are major public sector employers. Environmental impact assessment practitioners and renewable energy specialists are in growing demand in the private sector.

·EIA practitioners must be registered with EAPASA (Environmental Assessment Practitioners Association of South Africa) for regulated assessment work.
·Conservation posts with SANParks and provincial nature reserves often require a BSc in Natural Sciences, Ecology, or Conservation Biology.
·Climate and sustainability roles increasingly require knowledge of GHG accounting frameworks such as the GHG Protocol and South Africa's Carbon Tax Act.
·Waste management posts at municipal level require knowledge of the National Environmental Management: Waste Act and municipal by-laws.

About the hiring department

This vacancy is within Provincial Administration: Mpumalanga. Government departments in South Africa advertise vacancies through the Public Service Commission and are required to follow a standardised recruitment process governed by the Public Service Act. Applications are screened against the minimum requirements listed in the advert before any CV is reviewed by a panel.

Shortlisted candidates are contacted directly by the department. If you do not receive a response within 90 days of the closing date, your application was not successful. NewGenJobs tracks every application you submit through your personal dashboard so you always know where you stand.

Requirements

  • ·Grade 12 plus a recognised Bachelor’s Degree (NQF7) in environmental Science fields or related qualification
  • ·A minimum of 5 year’s work experience in environmental education and/or empowerment
  • ·Ability to implement environmental empowerment programmes and projects to empower disadvantaged communities in terms of environmental sustainability and creation of work opportunities
  • ·Skills And Competencies: Knowledge of relevant Public Services Regulatory Framework (Public Service Act, Public services Regulations Act and Public Finance Management Act), National Environmental Management Act, Environmental Education policies, guidelines, norms and standards related to Environmental Prescripts applicable to EE
  • ·Ability to work independently and in multi-disciplinary team
  • ·Must have excellent verbal and written communication skills
  • ·Project administration, innovative, creative ability to operate Microsoft office programmes (Excel, word and PowerPoint)
  • ·Ability to work under pressure with strict timelines
  • ·Supervisory and human resource management skills
  • ·Good interpersonal skills, Conflict Management skills, Ability to work individually and in a team

Key Duties

  • ·Manage the environmental centre, implement, and manage environmental empowerment programmes, projects and activities in line with the Annual performance plan (APP)
  • ·Management of performance in the centre in line with PMDS and APP
  • ·Ensure implementation of environmental empowerment programmes
  • ·Projects, and events as per APP on school, municipal and stakeholder level
  • ·Coordination of local, and municipal stakeholders for environmental awareness creation, capacity building, and empowerment
  • ·Perform any other related Ad Hoc tasks and duties as requested and required by the supervisor
  • ·Ensure effective and efficient management of financial and physical resources of the centre
  • ·Ensure internal control measures and compliances are in place
  • ·Prepare, consolidate, and submit monthly, quarterly and annual reports as required

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Make sure you have everything ready before the closing date.

  • Prepare a detailed CV listing every previous post with exact start and end dates (month and year)
  • Check the advert before attaching ID or qualification copies. Supporting documents may be requested only from shortlisted candidates.
  • Be prepared to undergo a criminal record check - a conviction may disqualify you depending on the nature of the post
  • Submit your complete application package to ddsbdrecruit77@nda.gov.za before the closing date - late or incomplete submissions are not considered

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How do I apply for the CONTROL ENVIRONMENTAL OFFICER GRADE A position at Provincial Administration: Mpumalanga?+

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What is the salary for the CONTROL ENVIRONMENTAL OFFICER GRADE A position?+

The advertised salary band for this post is R 728 646. This is the all-inclusive remuneration package, which typically covers basic salary, medical aid contribution, and other benefits. The exact split between cash and benefits is determined at appointment stage.

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