Control Environmental Officer Grade A: Offshore Sources of Marine Pollution

About the role

The Department of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment is hiring a Control Environmental Officer Grade A: Offshore Sources of Marine Pollution, based in Cape Town. This is a permanent post, paying R636,978 a year. How to apply: All applications to be submitted online on the following link: https://erecruitment.environment.gov.za/ Reference number to quote: OC27/2026 Closing date: 09 November 2026, 16:00. No late applications will be accepted Use the new Z83 form and attach a detailed CV.

Responsibilities

• The incumbent will be responsible for maintaining the development of the Department’s capacity to deliver effective oil spill response.
• Ensure effective control over the dumping of waste and other matter at sea.
• Implement the Regulations for Environmental Management of Offshore Ship to Ship Transfers.
• Develop measures to control marine pollution from shipping.
• Maintain the Department’s international obligations in terms of marine pollution.

Requirements

• An Honours Degree in Natural or Environmental Science or equivalent related qualification (NQF Level 8) as recognized by SAQA.
• 6 years’ post qualification experience.
• Maritime Oceans and Coastal management legislative frameworks.
• Strategic Management.
• HR practice & procedures.
• Administrative procedures.
• Maritime Legislations.
• Administration fields.
• Public Service and Departmental procedures and prescripts.
• Departmental policies and procedures.
• Financial management.
• Public service training.
• Research.
• Sound organising and planning skills.
• Good communication skills.
• Computer literacy.
• Leadership.
• Facilitation.
• Analytical skills.
• Ability to work long hours voluntarily.
• Ability to gather and analyse information.
• Ability to develop and apply policies.
• Ability to work individually and in team.
• Good interpersonal relations skills.
• Ability to work under extreme pressure.
• Ability to work with difficult people and to resolve conflict.
• A valid driver’s license (Code B) and be willing to travel extensively.