Environmental Officer: Environmental Empowerment Management Services (3 posts)
KwaZulu-Natal Department of Economic Development, Tourism and Environmental Affairs (EDTEA)
📝 About the role
KZN EDTEA is appointing three environmental officers to run environmental education, awareness and capacity-building programmes in the uMgungundlovu, Harry Gwala and eThekwini districts. A relevant NQF 7 degree and a driver’s licence are required; a year as an environmental intern is an advantage. Appointees must stay in their district for at least five years.
✅ Key duties
- Promote and implement environmental awareness programmes
- Implement environmental education programmes in formal education structures (schools, SETAs, AET, higher education)
- Identify and implement environmental capacity-building programmes for the public and stakeholders
- Develop community-based natural resource management and environmental action projects
- Perform administrative support and internal cooperation
🎓 Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Management, Environmental Science, Natural Science or Geography (NQF 7)
- 1 year relevant experience as an environmental management intern (advantage)
- Valid driver’s licence
- Knowledge of NEMA and related legislation
📮 How to apply
Apply via the KZN online e-Recruitment system (www.kznonline.gov.za/kznjobs), OR email a new Z83 and CV to kznjobs@kznedtea.gov.za, OR post/hand-deliver (use only one method). Closes 23 October 2026 at 16:00.
Email your application to: kznjobs@kznedtea.gov.za and use the subject line Application: Environmental Officer: Environmental Empowerment Management Services (3 posts) (Ref EO–EMS 03/SEPT 2026).
Hand-deliver or post to: Private Bag X9152, Pietermaritzburg, 3200; or hand-deliver to Ground Floor, 270 Jabu Ndlovu Street, Pietermaritzburg (attention Ms Nondumiso Buthelezi / Mr Sipho Zangwa)
Enquiries: Mr S Ngcobo 082 312 6597
Original advert: KwaZulu-Natal Department of Economic Development, Tourism and Environmental Affairs (EDTEA)