Environmental Officer - Environmental Empowerment Management Services REF NO: EO–EMS 03/SEPT 2026

In brief

**Overview** This role is for an Environmental Officer within Environmental Empowerment Management Services. The position is focused on promoting and implementing environmental awareness, education, and capacity building programs across various educational structures, the general public, and stakeholders. The company is not specified. **What you will do** * Promote and implement environmental awareness programs. * Implement environmental education programs to assist with the integration of environmental education into formal education structures such as schools, SETAs, AET, Higher Education, etc. * Identify and implement environmental capacity building programs for the general public and stakeholders through physical interaction and/or web conferencing. * Develop and implement community-based natural resource management and environmental action projects for sustainable development. * Perform administrative support and internal cooperation. **Requirements (from the original advert)** * An appropriate Bachelor's Degree in Environmental Management, Environmental Science, Natural Science, or Geography at NQF7 as recognized by SAQA. * A minimum of one (1) year of relevant experience as an Environmental Management intern, or a demonstration of affinity or passion for environmental education, awareness, and capacity building, will serve as an added advantage. * A valid driver’s license. * **Skills, Training, And Competencies:** * Practical knowledge of Environmental Legislation NEMA, including an understanding of the objectives and provisions of the National Environmental Management Act, 1998, and associated legislation. * Knowledge of Project Management, Facilitation of workshops, and Information Management protocols. * Knowledge and understanding of the Republic of South Africa Constitution, National Environmental Management Act, Public Service Act, Public Service Regulations, Public Finance Management Act, Labour Relations Act, Community Development, Public Participation, Community Outreach, Project Management principles, Millennium Development Goals, National Youth Development Agency Act, Youth Development Policy, Promotion of Access to Information Act, Service Delivery Framework, National Development Plan, Provincial Growth and Development Plan, National Environmental Education policy. * **Skills:** * Organizational planning * Analytical thinking * Project management * Computer literacy * Report writing * Research skills * Presentation skills * Decision-making * People management * Strategic planning skills * Conflict management * Interpersonal relations * Problem-solving * Communication skills (verbal and written). **Who should apply** Candidates with a Bachelor's Degree in Environmental Management, Environmental Science, Natural Science, or Geography, and who possess practical knowledge of relevant environmental legislation and public service acts. Ideal candidates will have experience or a passion for environmental education, awareness, and capacity building, along with strong organizational, analytical, project management, and communication skills to drive community-based environmental initiatives. **Deadline** Not specified **Reference** Original posting: https://www.myjobmag.co.za/job/environmental-officer-environmental-empowerment-management-services-ref-no-eo-ems-03-sept-2026-kwazulu-natal-department-of-economic-development-tourism-and-environmental-affairs Source: myjobmag

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