Director: Environmental Empowerment Services

Requirements

A Bachelor’s Degree at (NQF 7) qualification in Environmental Science / Social Ecology, Environmental Management or relevant qualification on within the related field as recognised by SAQA. Must have. A minimum of five (5) years’ experience at Middle/Senior managerial level within the related field. A Nyukela Public Service SMS Pre-entry certificate (submitted prior appointment). Demonstrated management experience in public environmental awareness and education services. Proven ability to draft policies, develop plans, and implement appropriate environmental empowerment programmes and projects to empower disadvantaged communities in terms of environmental sustainability and creation of work opportunities. Skills And Competencies: Knowledge of the policy framework for environmental empowerment and capacity building services, as well as the appropriate Public Services Regulatory Framework (Public Service Act, Public services Regulations Act and Public Finance Management Act), National Environmental Management Act, and Climate Change Act. Knowledge and understanding of the policy and environmental legislative framework governing environmental empowerment services, and public sector prescripts (PSA, PAJA, PFMA and PAIA). Skills in policy drafting, report writing, good interpersonal relations, and strong communications abilities. Analytical thinking, project management, and advanced computer skills. Ability to work both independently and in a multi- disciplinary team, and work under pressure. Excellent time management and discipline in meeting deadlines. Willingness to travel and ability to work efficiently and effectively under pressure, as well as leadership, monitoring, and evaluation skills. Competence in project administration, and have innovative, and creative skills in environmental education policies execution, guidelines, norms and standards. Advance skills in Microsoft Office Programmes (Excel, Word and PowerPoint). A valid driver’s license.

Key Responsibilities

Oversee the provision of environmental empowerment services, develop and implement provincial policies, plans and strategies to empower the public. Provide support to local municipalities in developing waste plans and guidelines aligned to provincial policies and plans. Promote the participation of schools, community groups, stakeholders, and municipalities in environmental empowerment services. Manage the implementation of awareness raising and capacity building services in the province. Undertake and promote appropriate environmental empowerment research, materials development for awareness and education. Empower disadvantaged communities by means of developing appropriate programmes and projects focusing on poverty alleviation and creation of work opportunities in environmental sustainability. Oversee stakeholder relationships, establish and maintain internal controls, and reporting systems to meet directorate performance targets. Provide credible directorate reports as per schedule of reporting, (monthly, quarterly and annual reports) on financial and non-financial performance of the directorate. 217

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