The new head office is located on the corner of Soutpansberg and Steve Biko Roads (previously Beatrix Street) in Arcadia Extension 6, Pretoria, and will be fully operational by 1 August 2014.
The services of the department will be slightly scaled down during the move period but the key services will remain available to clients.
The building is a reflection of the government's commitment towards a greener economy and environment as a whole. The design, was, in May 2013, given a 6 Green Star rating for office design by the Green Building Council of South Africa (GBCSA).
The new Environment House building boasts, amongst other green elements, several energy efficient features which include compact fluorescent lights, environmentally friendly material and furniture, ergonometric and worker-friendly work spaces, solar generated power for the facility and will demonstrate efficient resource use.
The call centre will be functional at all times and can be contacted at 086 111 2468 or callcentre@environment.gov.za. Documents for advertised bids can be collected from the Department's old building - 315 Pretorius Street, Fedsure Forum Building - until 23 July 2014. From 24 July 2014, the bid documents can be collected from the new building on the corner of Soutpansberg and Steve Biko Roads in Arcadia Extension 6, Pretoria.
The Chief Directorate Integrated Environmental Authorisations (EIA) will not accept documents (including applications, reports and letters) at the physical address as from 11 July 2014 and correspondence can be sent via the Department's postal address. Any EIA related queries can be sent to az.vog.tnemnorivne@nimdaaie or:
Department of Environmental Affairs
Attention: Director: Integrated Environmental Authorisations
Private Bag X447
Pretoria
0001
The move is likely to result in the delay of acknowledgement, and/or reviewing of certain applications and reports. Case officers will not be available telephonically during the period of the move. EIA related documents can be submitted at the new building from 24 July 2014.
Job applications can still be submitted to the Department of Environmental Affairs at the current premises (315 Pretorius Street, Fedsure Forum Building) until 31 July 2014. From 1 August 2014, all job applications must be submitted at the new building.
