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Environmental Compliance Officer (Regional Integration And Planning)

Environmental Compliance Officer (Regional Integration And Planning)

South African National ParksZA
16 days ago
Job type
  • Full-time
Job description

Job title : Environmental Compliance Officer (Regional Integration And Planning)

Job Location : Limpopo, Deadline : January 13, 2025 Quick Recommended Links

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Requirements

  • Degree in Environmental Management, Environmental Science, Sustainable Development or Planning. A postgraduate degree will be an added advantage.
  • Registration as an Environmental Assessment Practitioner with the Environmental Assessment Practitioners Association of South Africa (EAPASA).
  • Minimum four (4) years experience in the Environmental Management Field, with specific expertise in environmental impact assessments and reporting, ecological compliance / control auditing, EIA’s linked to development, and water & waste management. Working within a Protected Area environment will be an added
  • Experience with municipal planning processes will be an added advantage.
  • Valid Code 08 (B) drivers
  • Broad knowledge of impacts associated with a range of development types in different
  • Experience with developing and monitoring Environmental Management Systems will be an added advantage
  • A genuine interest in and understanding of environmental issues, relevant legislation, and international best practices within a Protected Area;
  • Effective Team Player and Self-Management;
  • Proven experience with compliance; monitoring, auditing, and reporting, including conducting EIAs;
  • Excellent communication (verbal and written) (English);
  • Good working knowledge of MS Office software package;
  • Good team-working; networking and influencing skills.

    • Responsibilities

  • Assess and evaluate proposed developments, EIA applications, and activities within the buffer areas of Kruger National Park;
  • Conduct and report on compliance monitoring with environmental legislation including NEMA, NEM, BA, NEM, PAA, NWA;
  • Assist with the implementation of the Environmental Management System for Kruger National Park;
  • Support Environmental Impact Assessment processes to ensure adherence to all environmental-related legislation and standards;
  • Conduct environmental auditing of development and operational activities within areas that are part of the Great Limpopo Transfrontier Conservation Areas (GLTFCA) Cooperative Agreement;
  • Assessing strategic planning instruments such as municipal integrated development plans, and spatial development frameworks;
  • Stakeholder management and Advising and liaising with internal / external departments, partners and regulatory bodies;
  • Assessing, analyzing, collating, and communicating environmental performance data and reporting information to internal staff, clients, and regulatory bodies;
  • Ensure that all Environmental reporting is aligned with standards, guidelines, and schedules;
  • Investigate environmental incidents and EMS inefficiencies and make recommendations to the General Manager : Regional Integration and Planning.;
  • Communicate awareness about environmental legislation requirements and procedures;
  • Support the development and review of management plans;
  • Assist with internal and external reporting
  • Assist with the implementation of the GLTFCA Cooperative Agreement
  • Perform administration and finance management.
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