Environmental Officer Production Grade A-C: Environmental Planning and Governance

About the role

The Department of Economic Development, Tourism and Environmental Affairs (KwaZulu-Natal) is hiring 5 Environmental Officer Production Grade A-C: Environmental Planning and Governance posts in Environmental Planning and Governance. This is a permanent post, paying R357,597 – R395,352 a year. Business Unit: Environmental Planning and Governance How to apply: “Applicants are encouraged to apply for posts through the KZN online e- Recruitment system at www.kznonline.gov.za/kznjobs or submit their Z83 and CV directly to the following email address: kznjobs@kznedtea.gov.za. Applicants may also visit any one of our Designated Online Application Centres (DOACS), where our friendly staff will assist you with applying online or receiving your hardcopy application. You can find the Designated Online Application Centres (DOACS) list at www.kznonline.gov.za/kznjobs.” Please note that applicants should only use one of the following methods when applying for a post: Either through the online E-Recruitment System, Emailing the Z83 and CV directly to the relevant department, or submitting a hardcopy application as directed. Applications may alternatively be forwarded to the Department of Economic Development, Tourism and Environmental Affairs, Private Bag X9152, Pietermaritzburg, 3200, OR hand-delivered to the Ground Floor, 270 Jabu Ndlovu Street, Pietermaritzburg, 3201, in the vacancy box provided for the attention of Ms Nondumiso Buthelezi / Mr Sipho Zangwa. Reference number to quote: EO – EPGM Closing date: 06 November 2026 (at 16h00). Applications received after the closing date and time will not be considered. Use the new Z83 form and attach a detailed CV. Note: NB: all the appointments will be made in accordance with the employment equity targets of the department, which are African Male, Coloured Male, Indian male. people with disabilities who meet the requirements are encouraged to apply. successful candidates must note that they will have to serve in the districts where they are placed for a minimum of five (05) years before any transfers within the department can be considered.

Responsibilities

• The incumbent will be required to: Provide environmental management support to municipalities and other organs of state/private entities, Support the management of Special Area management programmes and projects (including coastal zone management, threatened ecosystem, mountain catchment areas, wetlands, climate change adaptation and mitigation programmes and projects, etc.), Support the implementation of sustainable development planning initiatives and projects, Provide support in ensuring effective and efficient environmental information management system(s) within the district municipality, Perform all administrative and delegated work-related functions.
• Skills, Training, And Competencies:
• 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 the regulatory framework 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, 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

Requirements

• The ideal candidate must have:
• An appropriate four-year Bachelor’s Degree in Environmental Management/Natural Sciences as recognised by SAQA, at least one to two (1-2) years’ relevant experience in the Environmental Management field
• A valid driver’s licence (code B)