Environmental Officer (Specialised Production) - 2 posts available

Minimum Requirements

An appropriate Honours Degree in Environmental or related fields; A valid (Code B or higher) driving licence. Recommendation None.

Key Performance Areas

• Review of environmental impact assessment applications and related documentation in terms of the relevant environmental legislation;
• Provide advice, support and comments regarding environmental impact assessment and related regulatory and substantive requirements, including to Municipalities, other organs of state and members of the public in terms of integrated environmental management;
• To support the Programme to develop and maintain environmental impact assessment and related policies, guidelines, norms and standards;
• To support the Programme to development and / or implement projects related to integrated environmental management;
• Promote and maintain intergovernmental relations and cooperative governance efforts and initiatives, including representing the Directorate, Chief Directorate, Department or Province on various Intergovernmental Relations (IGR) forums;
• Working and providing a service to the public and maintain good relationships with the public and other external stakeholders, including representing the Directorate, Chief Directorate, Department or Province on various forums;

The following will have advantageous : Relevant experience in the following : Undertaking or review of EIA applications, applicable to Roads, or Road furniture and related assets, example Borrowpits or Structures; Environmental awareness raising or advising, applicable to Roads, or Road furniture and related assets, example Borrowpits or Structures; Registered with EAPASA as a Candidate EAP or as an EAP; Working knowledge of the following : Environmental management systems; Integrated Environmental Management, including applicable legislation and policies; Methodologies and techniques for evaluation of environmental impact assessments, environmental management plans, as well as environmental monitoring and auditing.

Competencies

Remuneration

R - R per annum (OSD as prescribed).

Note on remuneration : to-employer (CTE) remuneration packages for certain occupation-specific dispensations (OSD), the middle-management service (MMS) and contract positions are inclusive of all costs related to service benefits or obligations including basic salary, th cheque, medical assistance, housing assistance, pension-fund contributions, etc. MMS remuneration packages are flexible and may be individually structured as prescribed. Where remuneration is not indicated as CTE, employees' service benefits or obligations are funded or co-funded in terms of the applicable prescripts or collective agreements.

Notes

Shortlisted candidates will be required to submit copies of their documentation for verification purposes. These candidates will be required to complete a practical assessment and attend the interview on a date and time as determined by the department and may also be required to undergo competency assessments / proficiency test. The selection process will be guided by the EE targets of the employing department.

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