Environmental Officer (SPECIALISED Production)

Overview

Environmental Officer specialising in EIA applications and environmental authorisations in Western Cape.

Requirements

• An appropriate 4-year degree (or equivalent qualification) in environmental management or natural or environmental science; registered as a candidate environmental assessment practitioner (EAP) or registered as an EAP with the Environmental Assessment Practitioners Association of South Africa (EAPASA) or meets the requirements for registration and has either already applied for registration or will by a certain date apply for registration (appointment will be conditional to actual registration with EAPASA by a specified date); a valid (Code B) driving licence.
• Competencies: Knowledge of: Integrated environmental management; applicable environmental legislation and national and Provincial policies; biophysical, social, cultural and heritage and the economic environments; the functioning of comparative ecosystems, social interactions and other environmental aspects; methodologies and techniques for the evaluation of Environmental Impact Assessments; methodologies and techniques for the evaluation of environmental management plans, as well as environmental monitoring and auditing; good working knowledge of policies, environmental-related legislation and environmental matters in the region; functional knowledge on related sectors/fields, e.g., mining, agriculture, water, industry, forward planning, town and regional planning.

Duties

• Management of EIA Applications and Directives, including the development of Environmental Authorisations, conditions of authorisations / directives and exemptions;
• Provision of specialist advice to external clients as well as to staff within the Directorate;
• Development Management and other Directorates in terms of NEMA and the EIA Regulations; conduct compliance audits on applications where an environmental authorisation was granted;
• Providing support to other directorates within the department, which could include responding to ministerial and parliamentary enquiries.

How to apply

Only applications submitted online will be accepted. To apply submit your application online only: via http://www.westerncape.gov.za/jobs or https://westerncapegov.erecruit.co

Enquiries: Ms M De Jongh Tel No: (021) 483 5756

Notes

Shortlisted candidates will be required to attend interviews on a date and time determined by the department and submit documentation for verification purposes and criminal record vetting. All shortlisted candidates shall undertake two pre-entry assessments. One will be a practical exercise to determine a candidate’s suitability based on the post’s technical and generic requirements and the other must be an integrity (ethical conduct) assessment. The selection process will be guided by the EE targets of the employing department. By applying for this position, you are consenting to the Western Cape Government contacting your previous employers/managers for an employment reference. Reference checks will include enquiries relating to your disciplinary records and reasons for leaving. Should you experience difficulties with your online application, technical support is available from Monday to Friday from 08:00 to 16.00. Contact the helpline at 086 137 0214. For all other queries relating to the position, kindly contact the enquiries person as indicated in the advert. Please ensure that you submit your application before the closing date as no late applications will be considered. OTHER POSTS