ENVIRONMENTAL OFFICER PRODUCTION GRADE A: BIODIVERSITY X2

Reference Number: DEDEAT/2026/06/35

Department: Economic Development, Environmental Affairs and Tourism

Job Type: Permanent

Directorate: ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT

Chief Directorate: ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT

Programme: ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT

Salary Level: OSD

Remuneration: R357 597– R395 352 per annum

Location: Sarah Baartman

Closing Date: Friday, July 10, 2026

Job Description

The following skills, knowledge and attributes are
required: Computer literacy, good writing and communication skills; Knowledge
of applicable environmental legislation (National Environmental Management Act,
NEM Protected Areas Act, NEM Biodiversity Act). Valid driver’s licence is
required.

Requirements

National Senior
Certificate plus a National Diploma
(NQF level 6) in Environmental Management/Natural Sciences/
Nature Conservation / Environmental Law and / related. No experience as per OSD
requirements; however, 1-2 years’ relevant experience will be an added
advantage. Extensive knowledge and understanding of applicable related
policies and regulations pertaining to Environmental Management. Knowledge and experience in Community-Based Natural
Resource and Biological Diversity Management.

Duties

Provide technical assistance with the development and implementation of the district’s biodiversity management plan in
line with provincial policy, norms, and standard imperatives. Evaluate
biodiversity authorisation applications and conduct compliance adjudication
processes. Provide technical and procedural biodiversity advisory services
within the area of operation. Perform and manage administrative and related
functions.

More Information

Applications must be submitted on a duly completed New Z83 form (effective from 01 January 2021), e-Recruitment System automatically generates Z83 immediately you press apply and generate Z83. Applicants are not required to submit copies of qualifications and other relevant documents upon application but must submit a fully completed Z83 form and detailed Curriculum Vitae. NB: Z83 in the e-recruitment system is currently not signable; so, applicants who submitted applications via the e-recruitment system will not be disqualified for an unsigned Z83 instead will be requested to sign on/or before the interview day. View the list of the positions you applied for on “My Job Applications” and do note that the system Z83 does not reflect work experience and qualifications, however, every detail of your information does reflect to the Recruitment team. Shortlisted candidates will be required to submit certified copies of qualifications, and other relevant documents (like a copy of Permanent Resident Permit for Non-RSA Citizens/Permanent Resident Permit Holders to HR on or before the interview date. Failure to submit all the required documents will disqualify the application. Correspondence will be limited to short-listed candidates only. If you have not been contacted within six (6) months after the closing date of this advertisement, please accept that your application was unsuccessful. Selected candidates will be subjected to a personnel suitability check (criminal record check, citizenship verification, financial/asset record check, qualification/ study verification and previous employment verification). All shortlisted candidates, including the SMS shall undertake two pre-entry assessments. One will be a practical exercise to determine a candidate’s suitability based on the post’s technical and generic requirements, and the other must be an integrity (ethical conduct) assessment. Successful candidates will also be subjected to security clearance processes. Where applicable, candidates will be subjected to a skills/ knowledge test. All shortlisted candidates for SMS posts will be subjected to a technical exercise and interview. Following the technical exercise and interview, a maximum of three (3) SMS candidates will undergo psychometric assessments to assess cognitive capabilities, behavioural preferences, emotional intelligence, and integrity. Successful candidates will be appointed on a probation period of twelve 12/24 months. It is the objective to address the Employment Equity Affirmative Action Measures in line with the Employment Equity Plan and to achieve equitable representation across race and gender. The EE targets of the recruiting Department will be adhered to although the applications are welcome from all racial groups. The Recruiting Department reserves the right to amend/ review/ withdraw the advertised posts if by so doing, the best interest of the department will be well served. (Females and People with Disabilities are also requested to apply and indicate such in their applications). Misrepresentation in the application documents will result in automatic disqualification and disciplinary action in the event the candidate has already been appointed. SMS pre-entry certificate (Nyukela) must be submitted prior appointment. Full details can be sourced by following the link: https://www.thensg.gov.za/training-course/sms-pre-entry-programme.
Enquiries: Mr. O. Desi at 078 026 7383 / Mr. P. Makhele at 078 801 5909
For e-Recruitment Enquiries: [email protected]. Employment Equity Targets: White Male/Coloured Male