Control Environmental Officer Grade a

Overview

Control Environmental Officer Grade a at Department of Agriculture, Rural Development, Land & Environmental Affairs in Nkangala.

Requirements

• Grade 12 plus a recognised Bachelor’s Degree (NQF7) or related qualification in Environmental Management, Natural Sciences, Environmental Law, or Environmental Sciences.
• Minimum of six (6) years post qualification experience in Environmental Management, of which at least three (3) years must be in Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA).
• Registration with EAPASA in terms of Section 24H of NEMA.
• A valid driver’s license.
• Skills And Competencies: Knowledge of relevant Public Service Regulatory Framework (Public Service Act, Public Service Regulations and Public Finance Management).
• Practical knowledge of and experience in working with the National Environmental Management Act, Environmental Impact Assessment Regulations, associated Instruments, and policies, guidelines, norms and standards related to Integrated Environmental Management.
• Understanding and knowledge of all environmental prescripts applicable for EIA.
• Ability to work independently and in a multidisciplinary team.
• Excellent verbal and written communications skills, including negotiation and diplomacy.
• Experience in project administration, and policy analysis and development.
• Resourceful, and an ability to operate Microsoft office programmes effectively.
• Ability to work under pressure within strict timelines.
• Ability to write and interpret technical reports and documents.

Duties

• Review and facilitate applications for environmental authorisations and all associated reports submitted to the District office in terms of the appropriate legislation, and draft recommendations for enforceable environmental authorisations; evaluate and provide comment for applications for mining activities where the Department of Mineral Resources is the Competent Authority; evaluate and comment on Land Use Applications; maintain accurate registers of all applications and authorisations; facilitate the implementation of other Integrated Environmental Management tools;
• Provide specialised technical input and advice on impact management to clients, stakeholders and communities; perform administrative and related functions.

How to apply

Applications must be submitted online through the link: https://erecruitment.mpg.gov.za

Enquiries: Mr. A Kekana at 079 630 1770

Notes

A recent comprehensive CV, ID and contactable references (telephone numbers and email addresses must be indicated). Application must be submitted on a New signed Z83 form obtainable from any Public Service Department accompanied by recent detailed Curriculum Vitae only, to be considered. Shortlisted candidates will be required to submit certified copies of all qualifications, Senior Certificate, identity document and driver’s license on or before the day of the interview. It is the applicant’s responsibility to have foreign qualifications evaluated by the South African Qualifications Authority (SAQA). Only shortlisted candidates will be required to submit certified documents. Foreign qualifications must be accompanied by an evaluation certificate from the South African Qualifications Authority (SAQA). Emailed applications will not be considered. All shortlisted candidates, including the SMS, 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 will be an integrity (ethical conduct) assessment. Shortlisted candidates will be required to be available for assessments and interviews at a date and time to be determine by the Department. The first two recommended candidates for Deputy Directors posts will be subjected to competency assessment. All shortlisted candidates for SMS posts will be subjected to a technical exercise and interview. Following the technical exercise and interview, a maximum of three (3) SMS candidates will undergo psychometric assessments to assess cognitive capabilities, behavioural preferences, emotional intelligence, and integrity. Correspondence will be limited to shortlisted candidates only. The successful candidate will be expected to enter into an employment contract and a performance agreement within 3 months of appointment. Failure to comply with the above instructions will result in your application being disqualified. Should you not be contacted within 3 months of the closing date of the advertisement, please consider your application to be unsuccessful. The successful candidate will be appointed subject to positive results of the security clearance process. The Department is committed to providing equal opportunities and adheres to the affirmative action policy in line with Employment Equity Act, the SMS Handbook and all relevant legislation applicable in the Public Service. MANAGEMENT ECHELON