Environmental Officer Production Grade A-c: Environmental Planning And Governance

In brief

**Overview** This document provides an explanation of the role of Environmental Officer Production Grade A-C, focusing on Environmental Planning and Governance, within the Kwazulu-Natal Department of Economic Development, Tourism and Environmental Affairs. Five posts are available, with the reference number EO – EPGM 01/OCTOBER 2026. The positions offer a salary ranging from R357 597 to R395 352 per annum (OSD) and are located across Ethekwini, Ilembe, Ugu, Amajuba, and Harry Gwala Districts. Appointments will be made in accordance with the department's employment equity targets, which are African Male, Coloured Male, and Indian male. People with disabilities who meet the requirements are encouraged to apply. Successful candidates will be required to serve in their placed district for a minimum of five years before any transfers within the department can be considered. **What you will do** The incumbent for this role will be responsible for: * Providing environmental management support to municipalities and other organs of state/private entities. * Supporting the management of Special Area management programmes and projects, including coastal zone management, threatened ecosystems, mountain catchment areas, wetlands, and climate change adaptation and mitigation programmes and projects. * Supporting the implementation of sustainable development planning initiatives and projects. * Providing support in ensuring effective and efficient environmental information management system(s) within the district municipality. * Performing all administrative and delegated work-related functions. **Requirements (from the original advert)** * An appropriate four-year Bachelor’s Degree in Environmental Management / Natural Sciences as recognised by SAQA. * A minimum of one to two (1-2) years’ relevant experience in the Environmental Management field. * A valid driver’s licence (code B). * Knowledge and understanding of the objects and provisions of the National Environmental Management Act, 1998, and associated legislation. * Sound working knowledge of key environmental legislation, policies, and frameworks governing environmental management. * Knowledge and understanding of regulatory frameworks such as Sustainable Development Frameworks; Environmental Management Legislation framework; Development management legislative framework; Cooperative Governance Frameworks; Governance Planning, Evaluation and Reporting Frameworks; and Strategy Implementation Planning Frameworks. * Knowledge and understanding of the Regulatory Framework for the Public Service, e.g., Public Service Act, PFMA, Treasury Regulations, Public Service Regulations, Labour Relations Act, Occupational Health and Safety Act, Basic Conditions of Employment Act, Skills Development Act, and Service Delivery Frameworks (Batho Pele Principles). * Skills: Ability to communicate at all levels with relevant stakeholders; Ability to evaluate and review documents; adaptive learning skills; ambidexterity in regular operations versus project initiatives execution; Technical Report writing, Policy Development and Analysis, Scientific Presentation; Research and Development, Mentoring, Administrative Management; Financial Management; Project Management; Computer Literacy, Report writing; change management, information management, spatial information management, organizational and event management, Analytical and Research skills; Presentation skills; Decision Making, People Management; Conflict Management; Good Interpersonal Relations; Problem Solving; Communication Skills (verbal and written). * Values/ Attributes: integrity, respect, honesty, discipline, teamwork, vision, transparency, commitment. **Who should apply** The ideal candidate is an individual with an appropriate four-year Bachelor’s Degree in Environmental Management or Natural Sciences and at least one to two years of relevant experience in environmental management, coupled with a valid driver's license. They should possess comprehensive knowledge of environmental and public service legislation, strong analytical, communication, and management skills, and embody values such as integrity and teamwork. The department's employment equity targets for these positions are African Male, Coloured Male, and Indian male. People with disabilities who meet the requirements are also encouraged to apply. Applicants must be prepared to commit to serving a minimum of five years in their assigned district. **Deadline** Not specified **Reference** Original posting: https://www.govpage.co.za/vacancies/kwazulu-natal-department-of-economic-development-tourism-and-environmental-affairs-vacancies-from-dpsa-circular-38-of-2026 Source: govpage

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• 5 posts available.

• Project management
• Health and safety (OHS)
• Driver's licence

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