CHIEF DIRECTOR: ENVIRONMENTAL PROGRAMMES POST (PRETORIA
REF: EP05/2026)

SALARY : R1 308 051 per annum, (all-inclusive remuneration package)
CENTRE : Pretoria
REQUIREMENT : An undergraduate qualification in Natural or Environmental Sciences
/Developmental Studies or relevant qualification on NQF 7 within the related
field as recognized by SAQA. A Project Management qualification will be an
added advantage. Five (5) years of experience at a senior managerial level
within the relevant field. Extensive experience in Environmental Programmes.
Extensive experience in Programme and Project Management. Knowledge of
strategic coordination and planning. Strategic capability and leadership; people
management and empowerment. Understanding of risk management and audit
procedures. Knowledge of policy development and business process
management. Understanding of change management and financial
management. Programme and Project Management skills. Ability to lead a
multidisciplinary team. Knowledge of research methodologies and research
presentation. Sound organising, planning and excellent communication skills,
analytical, innovative, problem solving, and interpersonal skills. Ability to work
under pressure and long hours. Successful completion of the Senior
Management Pre-entry Programme as endorsed by the National School of
Government (NSG).
DUTIES : Provide overall leadership by ensuring the strategic management and coordination
as well as the successful functioning of the Chief Directorate.
Oversee the implementation of Environmental Programmes portfolio. Manage
the Environmental Programmes projects within the provinces. Ensure
alignment of programmes and projects with the Departmental strategy, policy,
and priorities. Oversee contract administration and project management in line
with applicable practices/legislation. Ensure operational efficiencies for
Environmental Programmes. Ensure that operational planning and
implementation is responsive to the district development model and local
government priorities. Ensure capacity and contractor development for
Environmental Programmes.
ENQUIRIES : Ms N Mkhize Tel No: 012 399 9510

POST 08/56 : DEPUTY DIRECTOR: OCCUPATIONAL HYGIENE REF NO: CMS08/2026

SALARY : R766 584 per annum, (all-inclusive remuneration package)
CENTRE : Pretoria
REQUIREMENTS : Honours Degree in Occupational Hygiene/ Environmental
Health/Chemistry or Chemical Engineering or relevant qualification. Plus a
minimum of 3 years’ experience in Occupational Health and Safety of which three
(3) of them should be at entry/junior managerial level (Assistant Director level or
equivalent).
Registration with the South African Institute of Occupational Hygiene on
Occupational Hygienist level (SAIOH). A certificate in Occupational Hygiene
legal knowledge. Knowledge of occupational health and safety act and
regulations. Understanding of national building regulations and standards.
Occupational hygiene codes of practice, potential health hazards, use and
calibration of occupational hygiene equipment (toxicology, confined space).
Project and change management. Ability to develop / implement policies and
guidelines. Strategic planning management. Coordination and stakeholder
liaison skills. Administrative procedures. Sound research, analytical,
organizing and planning skills. Ability to gather and analyse information. Good
communication skills (verbal and written) and presentation skills. Ability to work
long hours.
DUTIES : Identify, assess, and control occupational health hazards, using scientific
equipment / instruments to ensure compliance in the Department. Conduct
occupational hygiene surveys, workplace evaluations, and incident
investigations. Maintain occupational hygiene monitoring equipment calibration
status to ensure compliant with industry/sector standards. Conduct health and
safety risk assessments. Conduct investigations, recognize causal factors, and
determine preventive measures. Provide advisory and technical support to the
occupational hygiene program. Lead the strategic development,
implementation, and continuous improvement of occupational hygiene and
health programs. Coordinate Emergency preparedness and prevention plans.
Coordinate Occupational Health and Hygiene inputs from all the Branches.
Respond to inquiries and enforcement actions from government regulatory
agencies; develop response plans to correct non-conformances and/or
violations. Establish and implement medical surveillance programme. Conduct
safety research. Effect the necessary links with the Occupational Medical
Practitioner and other relevant departments to ensure that medical surveillance
of exposed employees is accomplished. Identify possible risk of deterioration
in the health status which might be caused by the job process and work
environment. Monitor and evaluate, audit, review occupational hygiene
programs for effectiveness, and achievement of objectives. Ensure the
department complies with applicable regulatory requirements and is “audit
ready” at all times. Facilitate and conduct occupational health training in the
Department. Conduct training program reviews and develop valid
recommendations. Conduct occupational health awareness programmes.
Manage health and safety committee meetings.
ENQUIRIES : Mr B Mtshali Tel No: (012) 399 9099

POST 08/57 : DEPUTY DIRECTOR: PRESIDENTIAL CLIMATE COMMISSION LIAISON AND SUPPORT REF NO: CCAQ03/2026

SALARY : R766 584 per annum, (all-inclusive remuneration package)
CENTRE : Pretoria
REQUIREMENTS : A Degree/National Diploma (NQF6) in Public Administration or equivalent
qualification within the related field plus a minimum of 3 years’ experience in
Public Management of which three (3) of them should be at entry/junior
managerial level (Assistant Director level or equivalent). Knowledge of
environmental and development issues (globally, regionally, locally.
Experience and knowledge in climate change policy development and an
awareness of SA and government’s priorities in this regard. Knowledge of
administrative procedures, Financial Management, HR practice & procedures,
public relations, and contract management. Ability to manage and plan
activities, including projects and policy matters. Programme and Project
Management. Good coordination skills; Organisational and planning skills;
Good communication skills (written and spoken). Client Orientation and
Customer Focus; People Management and Empowerment. Research and
Report writing skills. Team player; Goal orientated; ability to work under
pressure.
DUTIES : Ensure composition of the Presidential Climate Commission (PCC). Draft
Ministerial submission requesting approval to advertise for nominations to the
PCC. Draft cabinet submission requesting the designation for the
recommended PCC commissioners; Keep a contact detail record of all the
PCC members and its secretariat; Manage and keep track of all activities
stipulated in the Department of Employment and Labour Memorandum of
Understanding; Provide support to PCC and its secretariat on all HR, legal,
Audit and Finance related matters. Synthesize and report quarterly and annual
PCC activities for the Ministry. Analyse PCC Annual Performance Plan;
Analyse PCC strategic plan; Compile comments on the PCC APP and
Strategic Plan for the Director General’s consideration; Identify risks and
coordinate mitigating measures associated with PCC work affecting the
Department. Coordinate the Department’s research and input analysis on PCC
activities. Organisation and coordination of Department’s-PCC research and
policy-support related meetings and workshops; Collate and distribute all
comments received from the PCC on Department’s climate related policy
material published for public comment; Facilitate the Department’s-PCC
outreach activities. Ensure coordination of administration and logistical support
for the Department’s-PCC Strategic meetings.
ENQUIRIES : Mr T Ramaru Tel No: 012 399 9252

POST 08/58 : SENIOR FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT SPECIALIST REF NO: CFO07/2026)

SALARY : R761 269 per annum, (all-inclusive remuneration package)
CENTRE : Pretoria
REQUIREMENTS : Bachelor’s Degree/National Diploma (NQF6) (in Accounting/ Financial
Management or equivalent qualification in a related field A minimum of three
years’ experience in the finance field. Knowledge of Generally Recognize
Accounting Practices (GRAP). Good organizational, communication,
interpersonal and administrative skills. Experience in or an advanced
knowledge of the provisions of the PFMA and Treasury Regulations and
associated provisions, regulations and norms and standards. Ability to
develop, interpret and apply policies, strategies and legislation. Good
stakeholder coordination and engagement, Sound research, knowledge
management, change management, problem solving and analysis, people
management and empowerment as well as programme and project
management skills.
DUTIES : Budget planning and monitoring. Ensure compliance control and manage bank
account. Ensure timely compilation and submission of various financial reports.
Compile working papers for the Annual Financial Statements. Ensure
administration and maintenance of financial accounts and records. Ensure
certification of compliance to the financial management performance indicators
in accordance with the Public Finance Management Act (PFMA). Process
payments for service providers. Manage audit intervention and implementation
of audit recommendation. Provide effective financial management reports.
Manage organisational expenditure reporting and control of cash flow.
ENQUIRIES : Mr N Leshabane Tel No: (012) 399 9115

SENIOR SUPPLY CHAIN MANAGEMENT SPECIALIST REF NO:
CFO08/2023 (Three (3) Year Contract)

SALARY : R761 269 per annum, (all-inclusive remuneration package)
REQUIREMENTS : Bachelor’s Degree/National Diploma (NQF6) in Supply Chain Management
(SCM) or Public Administration/Management or equivalent relevant
qualification in a related field. A minimum of three years’ experience in the SCM
field. Knowledge and experience of senior managerial supply chain
management function. Experience in or an advanced knowledge of the
provisions of the Public Finance Management Act (PFMA) and Treasury
Regulations and associated provisions, regulations and norms and standards.
Ability to develop, interpret and apply policies, strategies, and legislation. Good
stakeholder coordination and engagement, Sound research, knowledge
management, change management, strategic capability and leadership,
problem solving and analysis, people management and empowerment as well
as programme and project management skills.
DUTIES : Manage contract administration and receipt of Service Level Agreements.
Interpret, understand, and implement Supply Chain Management as contained
in relevant legislation and regulations. Advise on sound contract management
principles. Manage the asset register and ensure verification of asset on an
annual basis. Control assets (including disposal management). Implement
relevant policies and procedures with respect to Supply Chain and Asset
Management. Develop and implement internal control procedures to ensure
the management of risk. Monitor procurement risk arising from contracts and
asset disposals. Provide advisory services in determining the Bid evaluation
criteria, compilation of bid documents, evaluation of Bids and
recommendations. Provide a support service to the Senior Manager: Supply
Chain Management. Liaise with relevant role-players in the environment
regarding specific and transversal procurement matters. Ensure effective
financial and human resources management.
ENQUIRIES : Mr K Magano Tel No: (012) 399 9515
CLOSING DATE : 27 March 2026

POST 08/60 : SCIENTIST PRODUCTION GRADE A: LARGE PELAGICS REF NO: FIM 14
/2026

SALARY : R646 854 per annum
CENTRE : Cape Town (Foretrust Building)
REQUIREMENTS : Applicants should be in possession of a Bachelor Science Honours degree in
fisheries sciences with a strong quantitative focus and with 3 years appropriate
marine research experience. Compulsory registration with South African
Council for Natural Scientific Professions (SACNASP) as a professional
scientist. Knowledge of biology, ecology, life history strategies and population
dynamics of large pelagic predators. Experience in conducting biological
dissections in a laboratory. Knowledge of the large pelagic longline and tuna
pole-line fisheries. Computer literacy and the ability to utilize word processing,
spreadsheet programmes. Proven ability to organise, manage, interpret and
analyses large datasets within a relational database environment (e.g. MS
Access). Proven ability to analyse data within the statistical software package
Experience in biological assessments and interpretation of biological data and
stock assessment results in the fisheries context. The ability and willingness to
work at sea for extended periods, on inshore and offshore research- as well as
commercial vessels and ski-boats. The ability to spend extensive periods away
from home while on field trips, or while attending courses and scientific
symposia and meetings. The successful candidate must pass a medical for
seafarers in terms of Section 101 of the SAMSA Act, 1951 (Act No. 57 of 1951).
Good written and spoken command of the English language, as the successful
candidate might be required to represent South Africa in international scientific
forums. Research experience in line or longline fisheries and/or the life-history
or population dynamics of large pelagic predators. Formal courses in advanced
statistics, applied mathematics or stock assessment will be an advantage.
Ability and willingness to conduct research diving surveys (class IV diving
certificate would be an advantage). Valid unendorsed Code B driver’s license.
DUTIES : The incumbent’s responsibility will be to work within the finfish research team
to initiate and conduct applicable research in one or more fields of fisheries
biology relevant to the line function of the Chief Directorate: Fisheries Research
and Development, in order to provide information on the biology and dynamics
of South Africa’s Large Pelagic predators caught by longline and pole-line
fisheries. Responsibility for the generation of routine data reports for
submission to Forums of the Regional Fisheries Management Organisations
(RFMOs). Provision of scientific advice pertaining to the sustainable harvest of
Large Pelagic Predators such as tuna, swordfish and pelagic sharks. Compile
research reports, scientific papers and data reports. Liaise and interact at all
levels with individuals involved in harvesting of the relevant teleost and
chondrichthyan species. Supervise and mentor technical support staff.
Participate in field trips including working overtime as required. Attend scientific
meetings/symposia nationally, regionally and internationally. The successful
candidate will be required to be part of a team of scientists that represent South
Africa at the scientific meetings of the Regional Fishery Management
Organisations (ICCAT, CCSBT and IOTC).
ENQUIRIES : Dr. S Kerwath Tel No: (021) – 402 3017; email:
SKerwath@environment.gov.za

POST 08/61 : SUPPLY CHAIN MANAGEMENT SPECIALISTS REF NO: CFO09/2026

SALARY : R561 179 per annum, (all-inclusive remuneration package)
CENTRE : Pretoria
REQUIREMENTS : Bachelor’s Degree / National Diploma (NQF Level 06) in Supply Chain
Management or equivalent qualification in a related field. Extensive experience
in supply chain management Knowledge of Database system, Demand
Management, acquisition, and business practices. Ability to develop, interpret
and apply policies, strategies, and legislation. Ability to maintain Database
management systems and controls. Sufficient knowledge of specific computer
software packages and efficient use of associated hardware Logistics
management, Acquisition and Contract management, Demand Management.
Knowledge of the Public Finance Management Act (PFMA) and Treasury
Regulations. Sound organising, planning and leadership skills. Good
communication, analytical, innovative, problem solving, and interpersonal
skills. Ability to work under pressure and long hours. A valid driver’s licence.
DUTIES : Facilitate the implementation of the Departmental Procurement Plans. Monitor
and provide guidance to all units and regional offices regarding submission of
Procurement Plans for the new financial year. Oversee correct identification
and development of sourcing strategies in line with SCM in order ensure
economies of scale. Administer an effective and efficient Demand
Management. Ensure that procurement processes are fully compliant with the
SCM prescribed policies and prescripts. Facilitate the appointment of bid
specification committee members. Serve as a technical advisor in the BSC
meetings. Manage administration of Central Supplier Database. Provide
management with the detailed report on rotation of suppliers on the database.
Monitor and assess performance of registered service providers.
ENQUIRIES : Mr K Magano Tel No: (012) 399 9515
CLOSING DATE : 27 March 2026