Circular 28 of 2026 · Post 28/15 · Ref CWM05/2026
PRODUCTION ENGINEER GRADE A: GEOTECHNICAL ENGINEER
Department of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment (DFFE)
- CentrePretoria
Closing date: 15 days remainingLate applications will not be accepted.
Job details
- Circular
- 28 of 2026
- Page No.
- 2–3
- Circular Post
- 28/15
- Reference number
- CWM05/2026
- Department
- Department of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment (DFFE)
- Centre
- Pretoria
- Salary
- R914 517 per annum
- Closing date
- 24 August 2026
About this vacancy
Review the complete requirements and application instructions for this vacancy at Department of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment (DFFE).
The listed centre is Pretoria.
Applications close on 24 August 2026.
Application and salary information
Salary
R914 517 per annum
Application route
Complete submission instructions are provided under How to apply.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or relevant qualification as recognised by SAQA, plus three (3) years’ post qualification experience in a related field.
- Compulsory registration with ECSA as a professional Engineering.
- Must understand the policy and legislative framework governing pollution and waste management.
- Sound analytical and research skills.
- Ability to manage and plan for activities, including projects and policy matters.
- Knowledge of National Waste Management Strategy.
- Ability to develop, interpret and apply polices, strategies and legislation.
- Knowledge and experience in water use, waste management, water resource infrastructure design and mining facilities design, operation and reviews procedures.
- Knowledge of Waste Classification and Management Regulations.
- Knowledge of National Norms and Standards for the Assessment of Waste for Landfill Disposal.
- Knowledge of Norms and Standard for Disposal of Waste to Landfill.
- Good interpersonal relations skills, Stakeholder engagement, Strategic Capability and Leadership skills.
- Knowledge of relevant engineering Standards.
- The incumbent must be able to work independently and efficiently under pressure as well as part of a multidisciplinary team.
- A valid Driver’s license and willingness to travel.
Duties
- Review and analyse geotechnical information to support the approval of engineering drawings and designs submitted for waste management licence applications, variations and 24G application.
- Develop and implement methodologies, policies, systems and procedures for geotechnical information products and applications to be utilise in the review and analysis of geotechnical studies.
- Gather, analyse and disseminate geotechnical information to support the Directorate in reviewing applications and assessing the performance of licensed sites.
- Develop and implement screening tool for drawing and designs that accompanies waste applications.
- Screening engineering drawings and designs submitted to department with waste applications.
- Develop and implement case management system for engineering drawings submitted with waste applications.
- Process registrations in terms of National Norms and Standards for Waste.
- Provide support in the development of guidelines to ensure that engineering designs and drawings meet engineering standards.
- Process registration for National Norms and Standards and exclusion authorisation.
- Review of Geotech Studies and climate change studies for submitted waste applications.
- Develop guidelines for climate change studies in connection with waste activities.
Enquiries
Mr M Phaladi Tel No: (012) 399 9852
How to apply
Where and how to submit your application.
: All applications to be submitted online on the following link: https://erecruitment.environment.gov.za/
Notes and Z83 guidance
Interested applicants must submit their applications via the above link.
- Applicant must ensure that they complete all sections on the online Z83 and attached a detailed CV with at least three (3) contactable references.
- Failure to complete or disclose all required information will automatically disqualify the applicant.
- No late applications will be accepted.
- Shortlisted candidates will be required to submit certified copies of qualifications, identity document and driver’s license on or before the day of the interview. It is the applicant’s responsibility to have foreign qualifications evaluated by the South African Qualification Authority (SAQA). The National Department of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer. Preference may be given to appointable applicants from the underrepresented designated groups in terms of the Department’s equity plan. Persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply.
- Correspondence will be limited to successful candidates only. Short-listed candidates will be subjected to screening and security vetting to determine their suitability for employment, including but not limited to: Criminal records; Citizenship status; Credit worthiness; Previous employment (reference checks); and Qualification verification. Short-listed candidates will be expected to avail themselves at the Department’s convenience. Entry level requirements for SMS posts: In terms of the Directive on Compulsory Capacity Development, Mandatory Training Days & Minimum Entry Requirements for SMS that was introduced on 1 April 2015, a requirement for all applicants for SMS posts from 1 April 2020 is a successful completion of the Senior Management Pre-Entry Programme as endorsed by the National School of Government (NSG) prior to appointment. The course is available at the NSG under the name Certificate for entry into SMS and the full details can be obtained by following the below link: https://www.thensg.gov.za/training-course/sms-pre-entryprogramme. Furthermore, Shortlisted candidates must provide proof of successful completion of the course.
- 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.
- 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. Persons appointed will be subjected to a security clearance, the signing of performance agreement and employment contract.
- The Department reserves the right not to make an appointment. If you have not been contacted within three 3 months after the closing date of the advertisement, please accept that your application was unsuccessful. By submitting the employment application form, you agree and consent in terms of Section 11(1) of the Protection of Personal Information Act (POPIA), 2013 (Act 4 of 2013), for your personal information which you provide to the DFFE to being processed by the department and its employees, agents, Cabinet committees, and subcontractors for recruitment purposes, in accordance with the POPIA of 2013.
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Official source
This vacancy was imported from DPSA Circular 28 of 2026 for reference.
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Original Text
POST 28/15 : PRODUCTION ENGINEER GRADE A: GEOTECHNICAL ENGINEER REF NO: CWM05/2026
SALARY : R914 517 per annum
CENTRE : Pretoria
REQUIREMENTS : Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or relevant qualification as recognised by SAQA, plus three (3) years’ post qualification experience in a related field.
Compulsory registration with ECSA as a professional Engineering. Must understand the policy and legislative framework governing pollution and waste
management. Sound analytical and research skills. Ability to manage and plan for activities, including projects and policy matters. Knowledge of National
Waste Management Strategy. Ability to develop, interpret and apply polices, strategies and legislation. Knowledge and experience in water use, waste
management, water resource infrastructure design and mining facilities design, operation and reviews procedures. Knowledge of Waste Classification and
Management Regulations. Knowledge of National Norms and Standards for the Assessment of Waste for Landfill Disposal. Knowledge of Norms and
Standard for Disposal of Waste to Landfill. Good interpersonal relations skills,
Stakeholder engagement, Strategic Capability and Leadership skills.
Knowledge of relevant engineering Standards. The incumbent must be able to work independently and efficiently under pressure as well as part of a
multidisciplinary team. A valid Driver’s license and willingness to travel.
DUTIES : Review and analyse geotechnical information to support the approval of engineering drawings and designs submitted for waste management licence
applications, variations and 24G application. Develop and implement
methodologies, policies, systems and procedures for geotechnical information products and applications to be utilise in the review and analysis of
geotechnical studies. Gather, analyse and disseminate geotechnical information to support the Directorate in reviewing applications and assessing
the performance of licensed sites. Develop and implement screening tool for drawing and designs that accompanies waste applications. Screening
engineering drawings and designs submitted to department with waste
applications. Develop and implement case management system for engineering drawings submitted with waste applications. Process registrations
in terms of National Norms and Standards for Waste. Provide support in the development of guidelines to ensure that engineering designs and drawings
meet engineering standards. Process registration for National Norms and
Standards and exclusion authorisation. Review of Geotech Studies and climate change studies for submitted waste applications. Develop guidelines for
climate change studies in connection with waste activities.
ENQUIRIES : Mr M Phaladi Tel No: (012) 399 9852
APPLICATIONS : : All applications to be submitted online on the following link: https://erecruitment.environment.gov.za/
NOTE : Interested applicants must submit their applications via the above link. Applicant must ensure that they complete all sections on the online Z83 and
attached a detailed CV with at least three (3) contactable references. Failure to complete or disclose all required information will automatically disqualify the
applicant. No late applications will be accepted. Shortlisted candidates will be required to submit certified copies of qualifications, identity document and
driver’s license on or before the day of the interview. It is the applicant’s responsibility to have foreign qualifications evaluated by the South African
Qualification Authority (SAQA). The National Department of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer.
Preference may be given to appointable applicants from the underrepresented designated groups in terms of the Department’s equity plan. Persons with
disabilities are encouraged to apply. Correspondence will be limited to successful candidates only. Short-listed candidates will be subjected to
screening and security vetting to determine their suitability for employment, including but not limited to: Criminal records; Citizenship status; Credit
worthiness; Previous employment (reference checks); and Qualification verification. Short-listed candidates will be expected to avail themselves at the
Department’s convenience. Entry level requirements for SMS posts: In terms of the Directive on Compulsory Capacity Development, Mandatory Training
Days & Minimum Entry Requirements for SMS that was introduced on 1 April
2015, a requirement for all applicants for SMS posts from 1 April 2020 is a successful completion of the Senior Management Pre-Entry Programme as
endorsed by the National School of Government (NSG) prior to appointment.
The course is available at the NSG under the name Certificate for entry into
SMS and the full details can be obtained by following the below link:
https://www.thensg.gov.za/training-course/sms-pre-entryprogramme.
Furthermore, Shortlisted candidates must provide proof of successful completion of the course. 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.
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. Persons appointed will be subjected to a security clearance, the signing of performance agreement and employment contract.
The Department reserves the right not to make an appointment. If you have not been contacted within three 3 months after the closing date of the
advertisement, please accept that your application was unsuccessful. By submitting the employment application form, you agree and consent in terms
of Section 11(1) of the Protection of Personal Information Act (POPIA), 2013
(Act 4 of 2013), for your personal information which you provide to the DFFE to being processed by the department and its employees, agents, Cabinet
committees, and subcontractors for recruitment purposes, in accordance with the POPIA of 2013.
CLOSING DATE : 24 August 2026
SALARY : R914 517 per annum
CENTRE : Pretoria
REQUIREMENTS : Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or relevant qualification as recognised by SAQA, plus three (3) years’ post qualification experience in a related field.
Compulsory registration with ECSA as a professional Engineering. Must understand the policy and legislative framework governing pollution and waste
management. Sound analytical and research skills. Ability to manage and plan for activities, including projects and policy matters. Knowledge of National
Waste Management Strategy. Ability to develop, interpret and apply polices, strategies and legislation. Knowledge and experience in water use, waste
management, water resource infrastructure design and mining facilities design, operation and reviews procedures. Knowledge of Waste Classification and
Management Regulations. Knowledge of National Norms and Standards for the Assessment of Waste for Landfill Disposal. Knowledge of Norms and
Standard for Disposal of Waste to Landfill. Good interpersonal relations skills,
Stakeholder engagement, Strategic Capability and Leadership skills.
Knowledge of relevant engineering Standards. The incumbent must be able to work independently and efficiently under pressure as well as part of a
multidisciplinary team. A valid Driver’s license and willingness to travel.
DUTIES : Review and analyse geotechnical information to support the approval of engineering drawings and designs submitted for waste management licence
applications, variations and 24G application. Develop and implement
methodologies, policies, systems and procedures for geotechnical information products and applications to be utilise in the review and analysis of
geotechnical studies. Gather, analyse and disseminate geotechnical information to support the Directorate in reviewing applications and assessing
the performance of licensed sites. Develop and implement screening tool for drawing and designs that accompanies waste applications. Screening
engineering drawings and designs submitted to department with waste
applications. Develop and implement case management system for engineering drawings submitted with waste applications. Process registrations
in terms of National Norms and Standards for Waste. Provide support in the development of guidelines to ensure that engineering designs and drawings
meet engineering standards. Process registration for National Norms and
Standards and exclusion authorisation. Review of Geotech Studies and climate change studies for submitted waste applications. Develop guidelines for
climate change studies in connection with waste activities.
ENQUIRIES : Mr M Phaladi Tel No: (012) 399 9852
APPLICATIONS : : All applications to be submitted online on the following link: https://erecruitment.environment.gov.za/
NOTE : Interested applicants must submit their applications via the above link. Applicant must ensure that they complete all sections on the online Z83 and
attached a detailed CV with at least three (3) contactable references. Failure to complete or disclose all required information will automatically disqualify the
applicant. No late applications will be accepted. Shortlisted candidates will be required to submit certified copies of qualifications, identity document and
driver’s license on or before the day of the interview. It is the applicant’s responsibility to have foreign qualifications evaluated by the South African
Qualification Authority (SAQA). The National Department of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer.
Preference may be given to appointable applicants from the underrepresented designated groups in terms of the Department’s equity plan. Persons with
disabilities are encouraged to apply. Correspondence will be limited to successful candidates only. Short-listed candidates will be subjected to
screening and security vetting to determine their suitability for employment, including but not limited to: Criminal records; Citizenship status; Credit
worthiness; Previous employment (reference checks); and Qualification verification. Short-listed candidates will be expected to avail themselves at the
Department’s convenience. Entry level requirements for SMS posts: In terms of the Directive on Compulsory Capacity Development, Mandatory Training
Days & Minimum Entry Requirements for SMS that was introduced on 1 April
2015, a requirement for all applicants for SMS posts from 1 April 2020 is a successful completion of the Senior Management Pre-Entry Programme as
endorsed by the National School of Government (NSG) prior to appointment.
The course is available at the NSG under the name Certificate for entry into
SMS and the full details can be obtained by following the below link:
https://www.thensg.gov.za/training-course/sms-pre-entryprogramme.
Furthermore, Shortlisted candidates must provide proof of successful completion of the course. 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.
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. Persons appointed will be subjected to a security clearance, the signing of performance agreement and employment contract.
The Department reserves the right not to make an appointment. If you have not been contacted within three 3 months after the closing date of the
advertisement, please accept that your application was unsuccessful. By submitting the employment application form, you agree and consent in terms
of Section 11(1) of the Protection of Personal Information Act (POPIA), 2013
(Act 4 of 2013), for your personal information which you provide to the DFFE to being processed by the department and its employees, agents, Cabinet
committees, and subcontractors for recruitment purposes, in accordance with the POPIA of 2013.
CLOSING DATE : 24 August 2026