Control Environmental Officer Grade A: Compliance Monitoring And Enforcement

Requirements

The ideal candidate must have: An appropriate Honours Degree in Environmental Management/Environmental Law/Natural Science field. Trained as an Environmental Management Inspector. A minimum of 6 years’ experience in Environmental Management of which 3 years must be as an Environmental Management Inspector (EMI) within Compliance Monitoring and Enforcement, currently designated Environmental Management Inspectors within Compliance Monitoring and Enforcement will be an added advantage. A valid driver’s license. Skills, Training, and Competencies: The successful candidate must have practical knowledge of Environmental Legislation; NEMA; Specific Environmental Management Acts (SEMAs); Public Service Regulations; Basic Conditions of Employment Act; Public Service Act; Criminal Procedure Act; Good working knowledge of Environmental Legislation and Policies; Knowledge and understanding of the regulatory framework for the Public Service e.g. PFMA, Treasury Regulation, Public Sector Regulations, Labour Relations Act; Understanding the objectives and provisions of the National Environmental Management Act, 1998, the Environmental Conservations Act, 1989 and subordinate legislation. Skills: Computer literacy; presentation skills; report writing skills; analytical thinking; problem-solving skills; interpersonal relations; criminal investigation skills; communication skills (written and verbal).

Key Responsibilities

The incumbent will be required to: Management of compliance monitoring including proactive sector compliance inspections and other projects. Management of criminal investigation processes including cases which result in criminal enforcement action according to the investigation protocol and department mandate. Management of administrative enforcement process, including drafting and issuing of legally defensible pre-notices, notices, directives and administration of legal correspondence and civil litigation. Management of compliance promotion/awareness programs. Management of administrative and related functions.

How to Apply

Enquiries

Ms. Nokuthula Mthembu at 078 272 0598

Notes

NB: All the appointments will be made in accordance with the employment equity targets of the department, which is African Male, Coloured Male, Indian Male. People with Disabilities who meet the requirements are encouraged to apply. Successful candidates must note that they will have to serve in the 142 districts where they are placed for a minimum of five (05) years before any transfers within the department can be considered.