Circular 32 of 2026 · Post 32/261
DEPUTY DIRECTOR: ENVIRONMENTAL AND DISASTER MANAGEMENT
Limpopo Department of Public Works, Roads and Infrastructure
- ProvinceLimpopo
- LevelLevel 11
- AdvertCombined vacancy information
Closing date: 11 days remaining
Job details
- Circular
- 32 of 2026
- Page No.
- 15–17
- Circular Post
- 32/261
- Department
- Limpopo Department of Public Works, Roads and Infrastructure
- Province
- Limpopo
- Closing date
- 25 September 2026
About this vacancy
This advert contains combined vacancy information. Review the source-supplied values below; they are not automatically paired into individual positions.
Applications close on 25 September 2026.
Application and salary information
Salary
R932 292 per annum (Level 11), (to be structured according to individual needs)
Application route
Complete submission instructions are provided under How to apply.
Vacancy information
This advert contains combined vacancy information. Values are shown as supplied and are not paired into positions unless the source stores that relationship explicitly.
- Centre
- Head Office – Polokwane
- Reference information
- S.4/3/10/163
- Salary information
- R932 292 per annum (Level 11), (to be structured according to individual needs)
Requirements
- Grade 12/Matric and a qualification at NQF level 6 in Environmental Management/Natural Science as recognised by SAQA.
- Five (5) years’ of experience in Environmental Management or Natural Science of which three (3) years must be at Assistant Director /junior management level.
- Valid driver’s license, with the exception of applicants with disabilities.
- Knowledge And Skills: Programme and project management.
- Scientific methodologies and models.
- Research and development.
- Computer-aided scientific applications.
- Knowledge of legal compliance.
- Technical report writing.
- Creating high performance culture.
- Professional judgment.
- Data analysis Policy development and analysis Strategic capability and leadership.
- Problem solving and analysis.
- Decision making.
- Team leadership.
- Creativity.
- Financial management.
- Customer focus and responsiveness.
- Communication.
- Computer skills.
- People management.
- Planning and organising.
- Conflict Management.
Duties
- Ensure the development and implementation of policies, systems and procedures: Review and recommend/approve scientific projects.
- Facilitate the setting of scientific standards, specifications and service levels according to organizational objectives to ensure optimum operational availability.
- Monitor scientific efficiencies according to organizational goals.
- Facilitate the compilation of innovation proposals to ensure validity and adherence to organizational principles.
- Provide strategic leadership and direction.
- Align project to organizational strategies.
- Provide support and advice to the industry and stakeholders.
- Develop and maintain relationships/ collaborations.
- Review scientific documents.
- Implement, monitor and enforce compliance to Safety, Health and Environmental Management (SHE) legislation in Road Maintenance and Infrastructure Activities: Facilitate Environmental Impact Assessment and Environmental Management Plans for road maintenance activities (National Environmental Management Act).
- Implementation and enforcement of the Minerals Petroleum Resources Development Act (MPRDA).
- Identification and acquisition of good sources of construction material for re-gravelling activities (obtain mining permits and closure certificates for borrow pits and management thereof).
- Ensure effective waste management in road maintenance activities (NEMA: Waste Act).
- Ensure that occupational health and safety plans, policies, procedures and programmes are developed, implemented and improved in project sites (Occupational Health and Safety Act and Construction Regulation 2014).
- Conducting occupational health hazard identification, risk assessments, audits and inspections to ensure roads maintenance contractor safety requirements are satisfied.
- Ensure Road Safety through conducting Road Safety Appraisals.
- Comply with National Government directives to update the current Acts.
- Monitor the updating of departmental policies on environmental and Occupational Health and Safety (contracts sites).
- Review of project reports and assessments; provide comments on EIA and EMP’s submitted.
- Liaise with relevant stakeholders on the implementation of the legislation.
- Manage and coordinate appointment of professional services (PSPs) (Environmental Management and Occupational Health and Safety) for road maintenance and building activities: Draft Terms of Reference for appointment Professional Service Providers (PSPs).
- Facilitate the advertisements of PSPs in the tender bulletin.
- Draft Service Level Agreement (SLA) for appointed PSPs.
- Facilitate the appointment of PSPs.
- Ensure effective project contract and performance management (Monitor accomplishment of deliverables and milestones).
- Governance: Allocate, control, monitor and report on all resources.
- Compile risk logs and manages significant risk according to sound risk management practice and organizational requirements.
- Manage and implement knowledge sharing initiatives e.g. short-term assignments and secondments within and across operations, in support of individual development plans, operational
Enquiries
Ms. Hanyane NP, Mr. Moabelo MJ, Ms. Motsai S Tel No: (015) 284 7586/7627/7262.
How to apply
Where and how to submit your application.
- Applicants should apply through the following website https://erecruitment.limpopo.gov.za. The application on the eRecruitment system should be accompanied by the new Z83 and recent comprehensive CV (previous experience must be comprehensively detailed, i.e. positions held and duration/dates). Failure to attach required documents will result in the application not being considered/disqualified Applications may also be hand delivered/posted to: Department of Public Works, Roads and Infrastructure: Private Bag X9490, Polokwane, 0700 or hand delivered at Works Tower Building, No. 43
- Church Street, Polokwane, 0699. For Capricorn District: Private Bag X9378, Polokwane, 0700 Or hand deliver at 15
- Landros Mare street, next to Correctional Services. For Mopani District: Private Bag X576, Giyani, 0826
- or hand deliver at 570
- Parliamentary Building, Giyani. For Sekhukhune District: Private Bag X02 Chuenespoort, 0745
- or hand deliver at Lebowakgomo Zone A, next to traffic department. For Vhembe District: Private Bag X2248, Sibasa, 0970
- or hand deliver at Cnr. Traffic and Raluswielo Street, Sibasa. For Waterberg District: Private Bag X1028, Modimolle, 0510 or hand deliver at Cnr. Thabo Mbeki & Elias Motsoaledi Street. The application on eRecruitment system should be accompanied by recent comprehensive CV (previous experience must be comprehensively detailed, i.e. positions held and duration/dates) as well as copies of all qualifications, Identity Document and valid driver’s license only. Failure to attach copies and required documents will result in the application not being considered/disqualification.
Notes and Z83 guidance
- Applications must be submitted on a duly completed prescribed Z83 application for employment form (2021 version) obtainable from any public service department or can be downloaded from www.dpsa.gov.za.
- Applications must be accompanied by a detailed CV.
- Applicants are not required to submit copies of qualifications and other relevant documents on application except when applying through the erecruitment system.
- All fields in Part A, Part C and Part D of the Z83 form should be completed. In Part B, all fields should be completed in full. Part E, F & G applicants often indicate “refer to CV or see attached”, this is acceptable as long as the CV has been attached and provides the required information.
- Applicants with foreign qualifications remain responsible for ensuring that their qualifications are evaluated by the South African Qualifications Authority (SAQA). Successful incumbent will be expected to sign a performance agreement within one month after assumption of duty.
- The successful candidate will also be required to disclose his or her financial interests in accordance with the prescribed regulations.
- All shortlisted candidates will be subjected to a security clearance and verification of qualifications.
- 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 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. Proof of the completion of the SMS pre-entry programme (Nyukela) must be submitted prior 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 link:https://www.thensg.gov.za/training-course/sms-preentryprogramme/. The recommended candidate for appointment will be subjected to Personnel Suitability Check for security reasons.
- Failure to comply with the above requirements will result in the disqualification of the application.
- The Department reserve the right not to make any appointment(s) to the posts advertised.
- The employment decision shall be informed by the Employment Equity Plan of the Department.
- Correspondence will be limited to shortlisted candidates only. If you do not hear from us within three (3) months after the closing date, please consider your application as being unsuccessful. However, should there be any dissatisfaction, applicants are advised to seek reasons for the above administration action in terms of Promotion of Administrative Justice Act (PAJA), Act No. 3 of 2000.
- The department will not carry any related costs (transport, accommodation or meals) for candidates attending interviews.
- The Department of Public Works, Roads and Infrastructure is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. Women and people living with disabilities are encouraged to apply. MANAGEMENT ECHELON
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Official source
This vacancy was imported from DPSA Circular 32 of 2026 for reference.
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Original Text
POST 32/261 : DEPUTY DIRECTOR: ENVIRONMENTAL AND DISASTER MANAGEMENT REF NO: S.4/3/10/163
Component: Environmental and Disaster Management
SALARY : R932 292 per annum (Level 11), (to be structured according to individual needs)
CENTRE : Head Office – Polokwane
REQUIREMENTS : Grade 12/Matric and a qualification at NQF level 6 in Environmental Management/Natural Science as recognised by SAQA. Five (5) years’ of
experience in Environmental Management or Natural Science of which three
(3) years must be at Assistant Director /junior management level. Valid driver’s license, with the exception of applicants with disabilities. Knowledge And Skills:
Programme and project management. Scientific methodologies and models.
Research and development. Computer-aided scientific applications.
Knowledge of legal compliance. Technical report writing. Creating high performance culture. Professional judgment. Data analysis Policy development
and analysis Strategic capability and leadership. Problem solving and analysis.
Decision making. Team leadership. Creativity. Financial management.
Customer focus and responsiveness. Communication. Computer skills. People management. Planning and organising. Conflict Management.
DUTIES : Ensure the development and implementation of policies, systems and procedures: Review and recommend/approve scientific projects. Facilitate the
setting of scientific standards, specifications and service levels according to organizational objectives to ensure optimum operational availability. Monitor
scientific efficiencies according to organizational goals. Facilitate the compilation of innovation proposals to ensure validity and adherence to
organizational principles. Provide strategic leadership and direction. Align project to organizational strategies. Provide support and advice to the industry
and stakeholders. Develop and maintain relationships/ collaborations. Review scientific documents. Implement, monitor and enforce compliance to Safety,
Health and Environmental Management (SHE) legislation in Road
Maintenance and Infrastructure Activities: Facilitate Environmental Impact
Assessment and Environmental Management Plans for road maintenance activities (National Environmental Management Act). Implementation and
enforcement of the Minerals Petroleum Resources Development Act
(MPRDA). Identification and acquisition of good sources of construction material for re-gravelling activities (obtain mining permits and closure
certificates for borrow pits and management thereof). Ensure effective waste management in road maintenance activities (NEMA: Waste Act). Ensure that
occupational health and safety plans, policies, procedures and programmes are developed, implemented and improved in project sites (Occupational
Health and Safety Act and Construction Regulation 2014). Conducting occupational health hazard identification, risk assessments, audits and
inspections to ensure roads maintenance contractor safety requirements are satisfied. Ensure Road Safety through conducting Road Safety Appraisals.
Comply with National Government directives to update the current Acts.
Monitor the updating of departmental policies on environmental and
Occupational Health and Safety (contracts sites). Review of project reports and assessments; provide comments on EIA and EMP’s submitted. Liaise with
relevant stakeholders on the implementation of the legislation. Manage and coordinate appointment of professional services (PSPs) (Environmental
Management and Occupational Health and Safety) for road maintenance and building activities: Draft Terms of Reference for appointment Professional
Service Providers (PSPs). Facilitate the advertisements of PSPs in the tender bulletin. Draft Service Level Agreement (SLA) for appointed PSPs. Facilitate
the appointment of PSPs. Ensure effective project contract and performance management (Monitor accomplishment of deliverables and milestones).
Governance: Allocate, control, monitor and report on all resources. Compile risk logs and manages significant risk according to sound risk management
practice and organizational requirements. Manage and implement knowledge sharing initiatives e.g. short-term assignments and secondments within and
across operations, in support of individual development plans, operational
requirements and return on investment. Continuously monitor the exchange
and protection of information between operations and individuals to ensure effective knowledge management according to departmental objectives.
Facilitate and liaise with structures/stakeholders on scientific matters. Facilitate the development of Integrated Development Planning with the Districts:
Manage services provided by PSPs in order to enhance service delivery and to ensure compliance. Consolidate overall plans of their gravelling and regraveling projects in advance. Provide scientific and technical support in
implementation and mainstreaming of legislation and policies on
Environmental Management and Occupational Health and Safety. Research and development: Manage scientific research to improve expertise. Publish
and present research findings (results). Lead, co-ordinate and conduct basic and applied research or knowledge application. Financial Management:
Allocate, monitor, control expenditure according to budget to ensure efficient cash flow management. Manage the commercial value add of the disciplinerelated programmes and projects; and Asset management. People
management: Manage the development, motivation and utilization of human resources for the discipline to ensure competent knowledge base for the
continued success of scientific services according to organizational needs and
requirements. Manage staff key performance areas by setting and monitoring
performance standards and taking actions to correct deviations to achieve departmental objectives.
ENQUIRIES : Ms. Hanyane NP, Mr. Moabelo MJ, Ms. Motsai S Tel No: (015) 284 7586/7627/7262.
Component: Environmental and Disaster Management
SALARY : R932 292 per annum (Level 11), (to be structured according to individual needs)
CENTRE : Head Office – Polokwane
REQUIREMENTS : Grade 12/Matric and a qualification at NQF level 6 in Environmental Management/Natural Science as recognised by SAQA. Five (5) years’ of
experience in Environmental Management or Natural Science of which three
(3) years must be at Assistant Director /junior management level. Valid driver’s license, with the exception of applicants with disabilities. Knowledge And Skills:
Programme and project management. Scientific methodologies and models.
Research and development. Computer-aided scientific applications.
Knowledge of legal compliance. Technical report writing. Creating high performance culture. Professional judgment. Data analysis Policy development
and analysis Strategic capability and leadership. Problem solving and analysis.
Decision making. Team leadership. Creativity. Financial management.
Customer focus and responsiveness. Communication. Computer skills. People management. Planning and organising. Conflict Management.
DUTIES : Ensure the development and implementation of policies, systems and procedures: Review and recommend/approve scientific projects. Facilitate the
setting of scientific standards, specifications and service levels according to organizational objectives to ensure optimum operational availability. Monitor
scientific efficiencies according to organizational goals. Facilitate the compilation of innovation proposals to ensure validity and adherence to
organizational principles. Provide strategic leadership and direction. Align project to organizational strategies. Provide support and advice to the industry
and stakeholders. Develop and maintain relationships/ collaborations. Review scientific documents. Implement, monitor and enforce compliance to Safety,
Health and Environmental Management (SHE) legislation in Road
Maintenance and Infrastructure Activities: Facilitate Environmental Impact
Assessment and Environmental Management Plans for road maintenance activities (National Environmental Management Act). Implementation and
enforcement of the Minerals Petroleum Resources Development Act
(MPRDA). Identification and acquisition of good sources of construction material for re-gravelling activities (obtain mining permits and closure
certificates for borrow pits and management thereof). Ensure effective waste management in road maintenance activities (NEMA: Waste Act). Ensure that
occupational health and safety plans, policies, procedures and programmes are developed, implemented and improved in project sites (Occupational
Health and Safety Act and Construction Regulation 2014). Conducting occupational health hazard identification, risk assessments, audits and
inspections to ensure roads maintenance contractor safety requirements are satisfied. Ensure Road Safety through conducting Road Safety Appraisals.
Comply with National Government directives to update the current Acts.
Monitor the updating of departmental policies on environmental and
Occupational Health and Safety (contracts sites). Review of project reports and assessments; provide comments on EIA and EMP’s submitted. Liaise with
relevant stakeholders on the implementation of the legislation. Manage and coordinate appointment of professional services (PSPs) (Environmental
Management and Occupational Health and Safety) for road maintenance and building activities: Draft Terms of Reference for appointment Professional
Service Providers (PSPs). Facilitate the advertisements of PSPs in the tender bulletin. Draft Service Level Agreement (SLA) for appointed PSPs. Facilitate
the appointment of PSPs. Ensure effective project contract and performance management (Monitor accomplishment of deliverables and milestones).
Governance: Allocate, control, monitor and report on all resources. Compile risk logs and manages significant risk according to sound risk management
practice and organizational requirements. Manage and implement knowledge sharing initiatives e.g. short-term assignments and secondments within and
across operations, in support of individual development plans, operational
requirements and return on investment. Continuously monitor the exchange
and protection of information between operations and individuals to ensure effective knowledge management according to departmental objectives.
Facilitate and liaise with structures/stakeholders on scientific matters. Facilitate the development of Integrated Development Planning with the Districts:
Manage services provided by PSPs in order to enhance service delivery and to ensure compliance. Consolidate overall plans of their gravelling and regraveling projects in advance. Provide scientific and technical support in
implementation and mainstreaming of legislation and policies on
Environmental Management and Occupational Health and Safety. Research and development: Manage scientific research to improve expertise. Publish
and present research findings (results). Lead, co-ordinate and conduct basic and applied research or knowledge application. Financial Management:
Allocate, monitor, control expenditure according to budget to ensure efficient cash flow management. Manage the commercial value add of the disciplinerelated programmes and projects; and Asset management. People
management: Manage the development, motivation and utilization of human resources for the discipline to ensure competent knowledge base for the
continued success of scientific services according to organizational needs and
requirements. Manage staff key performance areas by setting and monitoring
performance standards and taking actions to correct deviations to achieve departmental objectives.
ENQUIRIES : Ms. Hanyane NP, Mr. Moabelo MJ, Ms. Motsai S Tel No: (015) 284 7586/7627/7262.