Divisional Head: Environmental Management and Parks at City of Tshwane

Appointment requirements


A relevant bachelor's degree in Environmental Management or Environmental Health or any other study field related to the position
A master's degree in a study field related to the position will be an added advantage
Registration with a relevant professional body will be an added advantage
At least ten years' experience in environmental management operations and services, with at least five years at senior management level, preferably in local government
Good knowledge and interpretation of policy and legislation
Good knowledge of performance management
Good governance
Good knowledge of supply chain management regulations and the Preferential Procurement Policy Framework Act, 2000 (Act 5 of 2000)
Ability to make high-risk decisions of a long-term and strategic nature
Compliance with the MFMA unit standards, as prescribed by Regulation 493 of 15 June 2007, as published in Government Gazette 29967 of 15 June 2007, will be an added advantage, but the incumbent must comply within the prescribed 18-month period
No criminal record (excluding previous conviction(s) relating to political activities in the previous dispensation) and candidates will undergo security vetting
A valid Code B driving licence
Must undergo a competency assessment
Computer literacy


Primary function:


To exercise control over the environmental management and parks services function with the aim to maintain impartial, accountable, transparent and efficient environmental management services in the City of Tshwane, subject to legislated context responsibilities, national standards and the directive of the group head.


The incumbent will be responsible and accountable for the following key performance areas:


Cemetery services
Environmental management services
Horticulture, parks and open space management services
Nature reserve and resort services
Crematorium management services
Environmental management capital project management
Air quality management services