Operations · Full-time
Official sourceControl Environmental Officer Grade A
Department of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment (DFFE)

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Role overview
Branch: Oceans and Coasts
Level OSD Grade A
Reference: OC27/2026
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CONTROL ENVIRONMENTAL OFFICER GRADE A
Cape Town
Ref: OC27/2026
Requirements & Qualifications
An Honours Degree in Natural or Environmental Science or equivalent related qualification (NQF Level 8) as recognized by SAQA. 6 years’ post qualification experience. Maritime Oceans and Coastal management legislative frameworks. Strategic Management. HR practice & procedures. Administrative procedures. Maritime Legislations. Administration fields. Public Service and Departmental procedures and prescripts. Departmental policies and procedures. Financial management. Public service training. Research. Sound organising and planning skills. Good communication skills. Computer literacy. Leadership. Facilitation. Analytical skills. Ability to work long hours voluntarily. Ability to gather and analyse information. Ability to develop and apply policies.
Ability to work individually and in team. Good interpersonal relations skills. Ability to work under extreme pressure. Ability to work with difficult people and to resolve conflict. The candidate must have a valid driver’s license (Code B) and be willing to travel extensively.
Duties
The incumbent will be responsible for maintaining the development of the Department’s capacity to deliver effective oil spill response. Ensure effective control over the dumping of waste and other matter at sea. Implement the Regulations for Environmental Management of Offshore Ship to Ship Transfers. Develop measures to control marine pollution from shipping. Maintain the Department’s international obligations in terms of marine pollution.
Candidate Profile
Good communication skills. Computer literacy. Leadership. Facilitation. Analytical skills. Ability to work long hours voluntarily. Ability to gather and analyse information. Ability to develop and apply policies. Ability to work individually and in team. Good interpersonal relations skills. Ability to work under extreme pressure. Ability to work with difficult people and to resolve conflict. The candidate must have a valid driver’s license (Code B) and be willing to travel extensively.
Screening Questions
Candidates will be required to answer the following questions when applying for this post.
- Do you have Honours Degree in Natural or Environmental Science or equivalent related qualification (NQF Level 8) as recognized by SAQA?
- Do you have minimum of 6 years’ post qualification experience?
- Do you have an understanding of Maritime Oceans and Coastal management legislative frameworks?
- Do you have a valid driver's (Code B) and willing to travel extensively?
Job Details
- Office
Cape Town
- Division
OCEANS AND COASTS
- Type
Permanent
- Posts
1
- Salary
Level OSD Grade A
R636 978 per annum, (an all-inclusive annual remuneration package)
- Opening
23 Oct 2026
- Closing
09 Nov 2026
Contact Person
Ms F Albertus
the employer’s official contact
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Salary disclosed: R636 978 per annum, (an all-inclusive annual remuneration package)