ENVIRONMENTAL OFFICER SPECIALISED PRODUCTION: LICENSING

POST 28/20 : ENVIRONMENTAL OFFICER SPECIALISED PRODUCTION: LICENSING REF NO: CWM03/2026
SALARY : R518 769 per annum
CENTRE : Pretoria
REQUIREMENTS : Appropriate Honours degree (NQF8) in Natural/Environmental Sciences or relevant qualification as recognised by SAQA coupled with a minimum of three
(3) years’ experience in the relevant field. Knowledge of environmental policies, legislation and regulation development, including waste and pollution policies.
Understanding of licensing processes and National Waste Management
Strategy. Understanding of registration processes in terms National Norms and
Standards for Waste. Ability to apply environmental policies. Understanding of
EIA regulations and Waste Information Regulations. Ability to work independently and in a team. Ability to lead multidisciplinary team. Good
interpersonal relations skills. Ability to work under extreme pressure. Conflict management and resolution. Ability to organize and plan under pressure.
Ability to collect and interpret information and reports.
DUTIES : Process/ manage waste management licences and associated applications; registrations and exclusion authorisation. Ensure that licences and associated
decisions, exclusion authorisations and registrations are loaded on the EDMS,
SAWIC and any platform made available. Report on performance of directorate. Screening of licence applications, registration request in terms of
National Norms and Standards and exclusions applications. Maintain and
Keep record of all registration request, exclusions and licence application and associated reports. Maintain and keep all the records of decisions and
correspondence that relate to licensing system. To support directorate in the implementation of Standard Operating Procedure for managing applications.
Manage schedule for reviews, site visits, Monitoring Committee Meeting; preapplication meeting, PAIA request and 24G Fine Committee meetings.
Develop and implement tracking tool for waste applications.
ENQUIRIES : Mr. P Matjelele 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
Qualifications 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