Environmental Officer Production - Grade A - C at Gauteng: Department of Environment

Requirements :

• Grade 12 plus National Diploma (NQF Level 6) or Bachelor’s degree (NQF Level 7) in Environmental Management/Sciences, Engineering, Chemistry or relevant Natural Sciences qualifications as recognised by SAQA. 0-2 years’ appropriate/recognisable experience in air quality management environment. Valid driver’s license.

Competencies:

• Computer literacy including GIS skills. Good writing and communication skills. Knowledge of environment legislation (NEM: AQA and others). Good understanding of Gauteng development plans. Understanding of Departmental Policies and Guidelines. Writing skills Communication skills, Admin skills (registering and tracking documents, filling, etc.), Organising skills.

Duties :

• Implement the National Environmental Management: Air Quality Act (Act 39 of 2004) and the Gauteng Province Air Quality Management Plan. Conduct research to support the development and amendment of air quality regulatory tools. Collect, verify and compile technical information, reports and data relevant to legislative tools. Assist in drafting of guidelines, regulatory instruments and policy documents. Support the review of existing legislation and identify gaps requiring amendment.
• Maintain updated registers of regulatory tools, amendments and related documents. Assist with the coordination and organisation of training sessions and stakeholder workshops, which include logistical arrangements like registers, invitations, agendas, training materials, minutes and workshop documentation. Register, track, and file documents, research requests, submissions and stakeholder inputs. Consolidate inputs from municipalities, industry, stakeholders, and internal directorates. Maintain document management systems and ensure adherence to departmental filing protocols. Support communication with municipalities, industry stakeholders, and internal directorates by compiling lists, sending notices and capturing inputs.
• Conduct initial quality checks on draft documents before submission for review. Attend and participate constructively in sub-directorate and directorate meetings as required. This may include preparing inputs, making presentations, assisting with the administration of meetings and chairing meetings. Provide comment on documents, policies, organisational procedures etc. as required. Write and submit all reports on time as required.
• This may include monthly or quarterly reports. Attend and participate constructively in strategic work-related meetings as required. This may include preparing inputs, making presentations, assisting with the administration of meetings and chairing meetings. Provide administrative support in terms of ToR development, calls for proposals, proposal evaluations, recommendation and general consultancy management.

Closing Date : 06-03-2026