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ENVIRONMENTAL OFFICER PRODUCTION GRADE A

Provincial Administration: Mpumalanga

Salary band

R 357 597

Closing date

11 September 2026

Reference

DARDLEA/2026/08/62

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About this role

Department

Provincial Administration: Mpumalanga

Location

Barberton

Salary

R357 597 per annum

Requirements

Grade 12 plus a recognised Bachelor’s Degree (NQF7) in environmental Science fields or related qualification. A specialization in environmental education and/or social ecology, as well as work experience in the environmental empowerment field will be an added advantage. Skills And Competencies: Knowledge of National Environmental Management Act, Climate Change Act, Environmental Education policies, guidelines, norms and standards related to environmental prescripts. Understanding of Public Services Regulatory Framework (Public Service Act, and Public Services Regulations Act and Public Finance Management Act), Ability to work independently and in multi-disciplinary team. Excellent verbal and written communication skills as well as project administration. Innovative, creative, and ability to operate Microsoft office programmes (Excel, Word and PowerPoint). Ability to work under pressure with strict timelines. A valid driver’s license.

Duties

Provide public environmental awareness and education, capacity building, and empowerment services. Implement appropriate environmental awareness raising activities, and environmental education programmes and projects. Conduct environmental awareness and education activities to enhance the participation of community groups, stakeholders, municipalities, and schools in environmental empowerment services. Perform environmental empowerment services, programmes, projects and activities in line with the Annual performance plan (APP). Ensuring performance and reporting is in line with public sector prescripts including the Performance Management and Development System (PMDS).

Enquiries

Ms. MH Sekoma Tel No: (013) 759 4000 or Ms. EM Mkhonza Tel No: (013) 759 4000

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 specialization in environmental education and/or social ecology, as well as work experience in the environmental empowerment field will be an added advantage
  • ·Skills And Competencies: Knowledge of National Environmental Management Act, Climate Change Act, Environmental Education policies, guidelines, norms and standards related to environmental prescripts
  • ·Understanding of Public Services Regulatory Framework (Public Service Act, and Public Services Regulations Act and Public Finance Management Act), Ability to work independently and in multi-disciplinary team
  • ·Excellent verbal and written communication skills as well as project administration
  • ·Innovative, creative, and ability to operate Microsoft office programmes (Excel, Word and PowerPoint)
  • ·Ability to work under pressure with strict timelines
  • ·A valid driver’s license

Key Duties

  • ·Provide public environmental awareness and education, capacity building, and empowerment services
  • ·Implement appropriate environmental awareness raising activities, and environmental education programmes and projects
  • ·Conduct environmental awareness and education activities to enhance the participation of community groups, stakeholders, municipalities, and schools in environmental empowerment services
  • ·Perform environmental empowerment services, programmes, projects and activities in line with the Annual performance plan (APP)
  • ·Ensuring performance and reporting is in line with public sector prescripts including the Performance Management and Development System (PMDS)

Before you apply - checklist

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.
  • 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 ddsbdrecruit77@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 ENVIRONMENTAL OFFICER PRODUCTION GRADE A position at Provincial Administration: Mpumalanga?+

Applications for this post are submitted by email. Sign up on NewGenJobs, complete your profile, and use the one-click auto-apply feature - we attach your CV and the completed Z83 form (for government posts) and send the application directly to Provincial Administration: Mpumalanga from your Gmail account. The closing date is 11 September 2026.

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

The advertised salary band for this post is R 357 597. 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 ENVIRONMENTAL OFFICER PRODUCTION GRADE A application close?+

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