Control Environmental Officer Grade A: Offshore Sources of Marine Pollution
Department of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment
- Location
- Cape Town, Western Cape
- Salary
- R636 978 per year
- Job type
- Permanent
- Work setting
- On-site
- Sector
- Government & public service
- Closing date
- 09 Nov 2026
Posted 11 days ago
What you need
- Qualification
- Honours
- Experience
- 6+ years
- Driver's licence
- Code 8 (EB)
- Honours degree in natural or environmental science
- At least 6 years of experience after qualifying
- Code B driver's licence and willing to travel a lot
- Lead oil spill response and control dumping at sea
- Based in Cape Town
- R636 978 a year
How to apply
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How to apply: All applications to be submitted online on the following link: https://erecruitment.environment.gov.za/ Official advert: DPSA Public Service Vacancy Circular 38 of 2026, post 38/131, ref OC27/2026. Government applications usually need the new Z83 form and a detailed CV.
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Requirements:
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.
Enquiries: Ms F Albertus Email: falbertus@dffe.gov.za
Reference number: OC27/2026