Director: Environmental Empowerment Services

Reference Number: DARDLEA/2026/08/02

Department: Agriculture, Rural Development, Land and Environmental Affairs (DARDLEA)

Job Type: Permanent

Directorate: Director: Environmental Empowerment Services

Chief Directorate: Planning, Policy and Climate Change Services

Programme: Environmental Affairs Services

Salary Level: 13

Remuneration: R 1 317 384.00 per annum (All-inclusive package)

Location: Head Officer

Closing Date: Friday, September 11, 2026

Job Description

Knowledge of the policy framework for environmental empowerment and
capacity building services, as well as the appropriate Public Services
Regulatory Framework (Public Service Act, Public services Regulations Act and
Public Finance Management Act), National Environmental Management Act, and
Climate Change Act. Knowledge and understanding of the policy and environmental
legislative framework governing environmental empowerment services, and public
sector prescripts (PSA, PAJA, PFMA and PAIA). Skills in policy drafting, report
writing, good interpersonal relations, and strong communications abilities.
Analytical thinking, project management, and advanced computer skills. Ability
to work both independently and in a multi-disciplinary team, and work under
pressure. Excellent time management and discipline in meeting deadlines.
Willingness to travel and ability to work efficiently and effectively under
pressure, as well as leadership, monitoring, and evaluation skills. Competence
in project administration, and have innovative, and creative skills in
environmental education policies execution, guidelines, norms and standards.
Advance skills in Microsoft Office Programmes (Excel, Word and PowerPoint). A
valid driver’s license.

Requirements

A Bachelor’s Degree at (NQF 7) qualification in Environmental Science /
Social Ecology, Environmental Management or relevant qualification on within
the related field as recognised by SAQA. Must have. A minimum of five (5)
years’ experience at Middle/Senior managerial level within the related field. A Nyukela Public Service SMS Pre-entry certificate
(submitted prior appointment). Demonstrated management experience in public environmental awareness
and education services. Proven ability to draft policies, develop plans, and
implement appropriate environmental empowerment programmes and projects to
empower disadvantaged communities in terms of environmental sustainability and
creation of work opportunities. 

Duties

More Information

Only shortlisted candidates will be required to submit certified
documents. Foreign qualifications must be accompanied by an evaluation
certificate from the South African Qualification Authority (SAQA). Emailed
applications will not be considered. 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 will be an integrity (ethical conduct)
assessment. Shortlisted candidates will be required to be available for
assessments and interviews at a date and time to be determine by the
Department. The first two recommended candidates for Deputy Directors posts
will be subjected to competency assessment. 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, behavioral
preferences, emotional intelligence, and integrity.

Correspondence will be limited to shortlisted candidates only. The
successful candidate will be expected to enter into an employment contract and
a performance agreement within 3 months of appointment. Failure to comply with
the above instructions will result in your application being disqualified.
Should you not be contacted within 3 months of the closing date of the
advertisement, please consider your application to be unsuccessful. The
successful candidate will be appointed subject to positive results of the
security clearance process. The Department is committed to providing equal
opportunities and adheres to the affirmative action policy in line with
Employment Equity Act, the SMS Handbook and all relevant legislation applicable
in the Public Service.

ENQUIRIES: Ms. SP Shongwe Tel No: (013) 766 6003
or Mr. MG Ngwane Tel No: (013) 766 6110 or Ms. NF Mgiba Tel No: (013) 766 6476