Chief Director

Chief Director - Compliance and Enforcement

• Reference Number : REFS/022203
• Directorate : COMPLIANCE AND ENFORCEMENT
• Number of Posts : 1
• Package : R1 436 022.00 per annum (All-inclusive salary package which can be structured according to the individual's needs)

Requirements :

• Matric plus an undergraduate qualification in Law, Environmental Law, Natural Science or relevant qualification on (NQF7) within the related field as recognized by SAQA.
• A minimum of five (5) years' experience at a senior managerial level within compliance and monitoring sector.
• Successful completion of the Senior Management Pre-entry Programme as endorsed by the National School of Government (NSG).
• Experience in the field.
• Valid driver's licence.
• Competencies: Knowledge of Environmental Management, Environmental Management authorization support, Environmental impact Assessment regulations, Environmental management systems, Understanding of Environmental Management issues in relation to authorizations as well as applicable legal requirements and processes.
• Understanding of government standard administrative procedures, Knowledge of business planning and budgeting methodologies, Understanding of HR practices and procedures, Financial and Procurement administrative procedures (PFMA & Treasury Regulations).
• Research and analytics skills.
• Proven Leadership and Management, Coordination skills, Organisational and planning, Communication skills (written and spoken), Relationship Management, Stakeholder engagement, Programme and Project Management, Financial Management, Change management.
• Knowledge Management, Service Delivery Innovation (SDI), Problem Solving and Analysis, People Management and Empowerment, Client Orientation and Customer Focus, Strategic, analytical, and creative thinking. Innovative and proactive.
• ATTRIBUTES: Good interpersonal relations. Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines. Ability to work in a team and independently. Strong Management skills.

Duties :

• Manage and provide strategic leadership to the Chief Directorate and contribute to the relevant programmes and responsibilities within the Branch: Regulatory Compliance and Sector Monitoring.
• Ensure effective management of teams and programmes within the department that monitor and promote compliance with environmental legislation across the different environmental sectors, including waste and pollution, air quality and biodiversity management.
• Monitor and promote compliance with the National Environmental Management Biodiversity Act (NEMBA) 2004 and other related regulations.

Notes :

• To apply for the above position, please apply online at or Hand Deliver: Ground floor 56 Eloff Street, Umnotho House. Applications quoting the relevant reference number must be submitted on the NEW Z.83 form obtainable from any Public Service Department or on the internet at
• Applications with the OLD Z.83 form will not be considered. A NEW Z.83 form must be fully completed, duly signed and initialled by the applicant. A recent, comprehensive CV, specifying all qualifications and experience, with respective dates must accompany the application form.
• Applications are not required to submit copies of qualifications and other relevant documents on application. Communication regarding certified documents will be limited only to the shortlisted candidates.
• Should you be in possession of a foreign qualification, it must be accompanied by an evaluation certificate from the South African Qualification Authority (SAQA).
• General information: Short-listed candidates must be available for interviews at a date and time determined by the Gauteng Department of Agriculture, Rural Development.
• Successful completion of the Senior Management Pre-Entry Programme (Nyukela) is required before the appointment can be made.
• Enrolment for the course should be made on the NSG's website at
• All shortlisted candidates will be subjected to a technical exercise that intends to test relevant technical elements of the job.
• Following the interview and technical exercise, the selection panel will recommend candidates to attend a generic managerial competency assessment (in compliance with the DPSA Directive on the implementation of competency-based assessments).
• The competency assessment will be testing generic managerial competencies using the mandated DPSA SMS competency assessment tools.
• Suitable candidates will be subjected to a personnel suitability check (criminal record, citizenship, credit record checks, qualification verification and employment verification).
• Applications received after the closing date as well as those who do not comply with the requirements will not be taken into consideration.
• If you have not received a response from this institution within 3 months after the closing date, please consider your application unsuccessful.
• The Gauteng Department of Agriculture, Rural Development and Environment reserves the right to fill or not fill the advertised posts.
• NB: For assistance with online applications, visit the following centres: 78 Fox Street, Marshalltown or Maponya Mall at Thuso House next to Home Affairs.
• It is the Department's intention to promote equity through the filling of all numeric targets as contained in the Employment Equity Plan (Coloureds, Indians and people living with disabilities are encouraged to apply).
• To facilitate this process successfully, an indication of race, gender and disability status is required.
• No late applications will be considered. The Department will not accept posted and emailed applications.

Employer : Department of Environment

Location : Johannesburg (Head Office)

Closing Date : 11-04-2025

Criteria Questions

Do you have Matric plus an undergraduate qualification in Law, Environmental Law, Natural Science or relevant qualification on (NQF7) within the related field as recognized by SAQA?

Do you have a minimum of five (5) years' experience at a senior managerial level within compliance and monitoring sector?

Have you successfully completed the Senior Management Pre-Entry Programme (Nyukela)?

Do you have a valid driver's license?

Please Notes :

• Due to the large number of applications we envisage receiving, applications will not be acknowledged. If you do not receive any response within 3 months, please accept that your application was not successful.