Control Environmental Officer: Developmental Management (Region 1)

Requirements

An appropriate 4-year degree (or equivalent qualification) in environmental management or natural or environmental science; registered as a candidate environmental assessment practitioner (EAP) or registered as an EAP with the Environmental Assessment Practitioners Association of South Africa (EAPASA) or meets the requirements for registration and has either already applied for registration or will by a certain date apply for registration (appointment will be conditional to actual registration with EAPASA by a specified date). A minimum of 6 years' relevant work experience; a valid (Code B) driving licence. Competencies: Knowledge of the following: The integrated environmental management process; Knowledge of EIA process applicable in the Western Cape; Knowledge of post-decision requirements, for example, amendment applications, ECO reports and Environmental Audit reports; Biophysical environment, social environment, cultural and heritage environment and the economic environment; The functioning of applicable environmental legislation, National and Provincial policies; Methodologies and techniques for the evaluation of Environmental Impact Assessments; Methodologies and techniques for the evaluation of environmental management plans, as well as environmental monitoring and auditing; Good working knowledge of policies, environmental-related legislation and environmental matters in the region; Functional knowledge on related sectors/fields, e.g., mining, agriculture, water, industry, forward planning, town and regional planning; and Public Service prescripts and HR related policies. Skills in the following: Computer literacy in MS Office Programs (Word, Excel, PowerPoint etc); Ability to work independently and as part of a team; Good communication (written and verbal) skills in at least two of the three official languages of the Western Cape; Problem Solving. 215

Key Responsibilities

Experience in maintaining quality and productivity with regard to the evaluation of applications in terms of the relevant environmental legislation; Experience and knowledge of methodologies and techniques for evaluation of environmental impact assessments, environmental management plans, as well as environmental monitoring, ECO and auditing; Supervisory experience and relevant knowledge of Integrated Environmental Management, including applicable legislation and policies; Knowledge and experience of post-decision requirements, for example, amendment applications, Environmental Audit reports and ECO reports; Maintain quality and productivity with regard to provision of comment on assigned non-applications; Leadership and relevant knowledge of assigned projects; Strong report writing skills as well as the ability to work with people and a team; Qualifications with respect to environmental management, natural or environmental sciences or related field.

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