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DEPUTY DIRECTOR GENERAL: ENVIRONMENT

Provincial Administration: Gauteng

Salary band

R 1 885 710

Closing date

24 August 2026

Reference

REFS/050134

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About this role

Department

Provincial Administration: Gauteng

Location

Johannesburg (Head Office)

Salary

R1 885 710 per annum, (all-inclusive salary package which can be structured according to the individual’s needs).

Requirements

Matric plus post graduate qualification (NQF level 8) in Environmental Science/Management/Natural Science/Business Management/Administration recognized by SAQA. 8 years relevant experience at a senior managerial level. Valid driver’s licence. Competencies: Knowledge of Departmental policies and procedures and Government priorities. Understanding of government standard administrative procedures, Knowledge and understanding of PFMA, Treasury Regulation, PSA, PSR, Labour relations etc. Reporting procedures, Information system, SA Constitution and Employment Equity Act,1998. Interpreting and Evaluating Information, Organizing/maintaining information, communicating information, Computer Literacy, Listening and negotiation, Tact and diplomacy, Discipline, Financial Management. Attributes: Committed, Initiative, Objective, Logical, Proactive and resourceful, Flexible/change orientated, Credible, Loyal and friendly, open-minded, Responsible and accountable. Good interpersonal relations. Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines. Ability to work in a team and independently. Strong Management skills. Problem Solving and conflict management, People Orientated, Verbal and written communication.

Duties

Manage the rendering of reactive compliance and enforcement services. Manage compliance monitoring and enforcement services. Manage and administer the provision of compliance, monitoring and enforcement regarding national environmental management biodiversity act. Manage the

Enquiries

Ms. Iris Thanjekwayo at 072 788 2364

Closing Date

s. Ability to work in a team and independently. Strong Management skills. Problem Solving and conflict management, People Orientated, Verbal and written communication.

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: Gauteng. 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

·Matric plus post graduate qualification (NQF level 8) in Environmental Science/Management/Natural Science/Business Management/Administration recognized by SAQA
·8 years relevant experience at a senior managerial level
·Valid driver’s licence
·Competencies: Knowledge of Departmental policies and procedures and Government priorities
·Understanding of government standard administrative procedures, Knowledge and understanding of PFMA, Treasury Regulation, PSA, PSR, Labour relations etc
·Reporting procedures, Information system, SA Constitution and Employment Equity Act,1998
·Interpreting and Evaluating Information, Organizing/maintaining information, communicating information, Computer Literacy, Listening and negotiation, Tact and diplomacy, Discipline, Financial Management
·Attributes: Committed, Initiative, Objective, Logical, Proactive and resourceful, Flexible/change orientated, Credible, Loyal and friendly, open-minded, Responsible and accountable
·Good interpersonal relations
·Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines

Key Duties

·Manage the rendering of reactive compliance and enforcement services
·Manage compliance monitoring and enforcement services
·Manage and administer the provision of compliance, monitoring and enforcement regarding national environmental management biodiversity act
·Manage the

Before you apply - checklist

Make sure you have everything ready before the closing date.

✓Download and fully complete the official Z83 form - partial or outdated Z83 versions are rejected
✓Prepare a detailed CV listing every previous post with exact start and end dates (month and year)
✓Get certified copies of all qualifications - certification must be done at a police station or commissioner of oaths
✓Include a certified copy of your South African ID document or passport
✓Include a copy of your valid driver's licence (front and back)
✓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 adamrecruit67@nda.gov.za before the closing date - late or incomplete submissions are not considered

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Frequently asked questions

How do I apply for the DEPUTY DIRECTOR GENERAL: ENVIRONMENT position at Provincial Administration: Gauteng?+

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What is the salary for the DEPUTY DIRECTOR GENERAL: ENVIRONMENT position?+

The advertised salary band for this post is R 1 885 710. 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.

When does the DEPUTY DIRECTOR GENERAL: ENVIRONMENT application close?+

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