Environmental Officer Grade A-C: Compliance Monitoring And Enforcement

Requirements

The ideal candidate must have: An appropriate Degree in Environmental Management/ Natural Sciences/ Environmental Law, or relevant qualification; A minimum of one to two (1-2) years’ experience in Environmental Management. Trained as an Environmental Management Inspector, as well as Honours or Postgraduate qualifications in Environmental Management/ Natural Science/ Environmental Law, will serve as an added advantage. A valid driver’s license (code B). Skills, Training, and Competencies: The successful candidate must have practical knowledge of Environmental legislation (NEMA), Specific Environmental Management Acts (SEMAs); good working knowledge of Environmental Legislation and policies; Understanding the objectives and provisions of the National Environmental Management Act, 1998, and associated legislation. Knowledge and understanding of the Regulatory Framework for the Public Service, e.g. Public Service Act, PFMA, Treasury Regulation, Public Sector Regulations, Labour Relations Act. Skills: Ability to communicate at all levels with relevant stakeholders. Ability to evaluate and review documents; Administrative Management; Financial Management; Project Management; Computer Literacy, Report writing; Analytical and research skills; Presentation skills; decision making, people management; Conflict management; good interpersonal relations; problem solving; communication skills (verbal and written). Values/ Attributes such as integrity, respect, honesty, discipline, teamwork, vision, transparency, commitment. 144

Key Responsibilities

The incumbent will be required to: Provide proactive Compliance Monitoring which triggered by the Environmental Authorisations/ Permits/ Licenses/ Environmental Management Plans (EMP); Conduct Sector Compliance Inspections and other projects which would be triggered by identified issues in a particular area with/without Environmental Authorisation; Provide reactive Compliance Monitoring; Conduct Compliance Enforcement operations including Biodiversity Conservation matters)· Participate in compliance promotion and awareness workshops/campaigns; and Perform all administrative and related functions.

How to Apply

Enquiries

Ms. Nokuthula Mthembu Tel No: (033) 328 8021

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 districts where they are placed for a minimum of five (05) years before any transfers within the department can be considered.