About the Role
The Department of Environmental Affairs and Development Planning is seeking an enthusiastic Environmental Officer Production Grade A to join their team in KwaMhlanga. This pivotal role focuses on enhancing public environmental awareness and education, empowering communities, and implementing sustainable practices that directly benefit the local environment. Your contributions will play a crucial part in fostering a culture of environmental stewardship, ensuring that residents are well-informed and engaged in protecting their natural surroundings.
In this position, you will work closely with community groups, stakeholders, municipalities, and schools, facilitating environmental education programs and activities. The impact of your efforts will resonate throughout the community, promoting a healthier environment and encouraging collaborative initiatives that align with the department’s mission. This role not only supports the public service mandate but also empowers individuals and groups to take proactive steps in safeguarding our planet.
About the Department
The Department of Environmental Affairs and Development Planning is dedicated to promoting sustainable environmental practices across South Africa. With a mission to ensure the protection of the environment while fostering social and economic development, the department plays a vital role in shaping policies and programs that address pressing environmental challenges. Working here means being part of a passionate team committed to making a difference in the lives of South Africans through education, advocacy, and community engagement.
What You’ll Do
- Conduct environmental awareness and education activities to engage community groups and stakeholders.
- Implement environmental education programs and projects aligned with the Annual Performance Plan (APP).
- Develop and facilitate capacity-building initiatives to empower local residents and organizations.
- Ensure compliance with the National Environmental Management Act and other relevant environmental policies.
- Collaborate with schools and municipalities to enhance participation in environmental empowerment services.
- Maintain accurate performance reporting in line with public sector standards, including the Performance Management and Development System (PMDS).
What You’ll Need
- A minimum of a Grade 12 qualification and a recognized Bachelor’s Degree (NQF7) in Environmental Science or a related field.
- A valid driver’s license is essential for this role.
- Specialization in environmental education and/or social ecology is advantageous.
- Relevant work experience in environmental empowerment or education is preferred.
- Strong knowledge of environmental management policies and public service regulations.
- Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written, with the ability to work independently and as part of a team.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, including Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.
- Ability to handle multiple projects under tight deadlines and pressure.
How to Apply
Please submit your application before the closing date as late applications will not be considered.
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Requirements
Grade 12 plus a recognised Bachelor’s Degree (NQF7) in environmental Science fields or related qualification, a valid driver’s license.A specialization 251 in environmental education and/or social ecology, as well as work experience in the environmental empowerment field will be an added advantage.
Skills And Competencies: Knowledge of National Environmental Management Act, Climate Change Act, Environmental Education policies, guidelines, norms and standards related to environmental prescripts.
Understanding of Public Services Regulatory Framework (Public Service Act, and Public Services Regulations Act and Public Finance Management Act), Ability to work independently and in multi-disciplinary team.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills as well as project administration.
Innovative, creative, and ability to operate Microsoft office programmes (Excel, Word and PowerPoint).
Ability to work under pressure with strict timelines.
Job Duties
Provide public environmental awareness and education, capacity building, and empowerment services.Implement appropriate environmental awareness raising activities, and environmental education programmes and projects.
Conduct environmental awareness and education activities to enhance the participation of community groups, stakeholders, municipalities, and schools in environmental empowerment services.
Perform environmental empowerment services, programmes, projects and activities in line with the Annual performance plan (APP).
Ensuring performance and reporting is in line with public sector prescripts including the Performance Management and Development System (PMDS).
