Provincial Administration: Mpumalanga
Salary band
R 1 317 384
Closing date
11 September 2026
Reference
DARDLEA/2026/08/02
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Department
Provincial Administration: Mpumalanga
Location
Head Office
Salary
R1 317 384 per annum, (all-inclusive package)
Requirements
A Bachelor’s Degree at (NQF 7) qualification in Environmental Science / Social Ecology, Environmental Management or relevant qualification on within the related field as recognised by SAQA. Must have. A minimum of five (5) years’ experience at Middle/Senior managerial level within the related field. A Nyukela Public Service SMS Pre-entry certificate (submitted prior appointment). Demonstrated management experience in public environmental awareness and education services. Proven ability to draft policies, develop plans, and implement appropriate environmental empowerment programmes and projects to empower disadvantaged communities in terms of environmental sustainability and creation of work opportunities. Skills And Competencies: Knowledge of the policy framework for environmental empowerment and capacity building services, as well as the appropriate Public Services Regulatory Framework (Public Service Act, Public services Regulations Act and Public Finance Management Act), National Environmental Management Act, and Climate Change Act. Knowledge and understanding of the policy and environmental legislative framework governing environmental empowerment services, and public sector prescripts (PSA, PAJA, PFMA and PAIA). Skills in policy drafting, report writing, good interpersonal relations, and strong communications abilities. Analytical thinking, project management, and advanced computer skills. Ability to work both independently and in a multi- disciplinary team, and work under pressure. Excellent time management and discipline in meeting deadlines. Willingness to travel and ability to work efficiently and effectively under pressure, as well as leadership, monitoring, and evaluation skills. Competence in project administration, and have innovative, and creative skills in environmental education policies execution, guidelines, norms and standards. Advance skills in Microsoft Office Programmes (Excel, Word and PowerPoint). A valid driver’s license.
Duties
Oversee the provision of environmental empowerment services, develop and implement provincial policies, plans and strategies to empower the public. Provide support to local municipalities in developing waste plans and guidelines aligned to provincial policies and plans. Promote the participation of schools, community groups, stakeholders, and municipalities in environmental empowerment services. Manage the implementation of awareness raising and capacity building services in the province. Undertake and promote appropriate environmental empowerment research, materials development for awareness and education. Empower disadvantaged communities by means of developing appropriate programmes and projects focusing on poverty alleviation and creation of work opportunities in environmental sustainability. Oversee stakeholder relationships, establish and maintain i
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.
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The advertised salary band for this post is R 1 317 384. 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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