Control Environment Officer Grade A: National

Overview

Control Environment Officer Grade A position in Pretoria administering environmental authorisations under NEMA, requiring a four-year degree and six years of experience.

Requirements

• A recognised Four (4) year degree in Environmental Management/ Science or Natural Science or equivalent qualification (NQF 8) in a related field coupled with Six (6) years post qualification experience.
• Appropriate experience in the application of National Environmental Management Act (Act 107 of 1998) (NEMA), as amended, NEMA Environmental Impact Assessment Regulations 2014 (GN No, R982 of 4 December 2014, as amended) and National Environmental Management Waste Act.
• Knowledge of EIA Regulations, the integrated environmental management and its application.
• Extensive knowledge of sustainable development ideals and objectives, and all associated integrated environmental management instruments and tools.
• Understanding of the policy and legislative framework governing environmental management in general and legislative process.
• Experience in the administration and review of EIA’s and the dynamics of EIA’s administration systems.
• Applicants must have the following skills: Advance computer skills, Project management skills, report writing skills and good communication skills (written or oral).
• Applicants must be able to work individually and in a team, and must have the ability to work under pressure without supervision.
• Applicants must be willing to travel extensively and have a valid driver’s license.

Duties

• Administer the environmental authorisation system in terms of NEMA and NEMWA related to all national developments.
• Review EIA reports and recommendations made by Case Officers.
• Review and process a Section 24G and 30A applications in terms of NEMA and its Regulations, 2014 as amended.
• Establish and/or maintain relationships with key stakeholders on a monthly or bi-monthly or quarterly meetings or forums.
• Manage, respond and/ or delegate queries from stakeholders.
• Manage, guide and advise Control Environmental Officers and Case Officers.
• Coordinate and interact with stakeholders and provide guidance during planned and impromptu meetings as well as during site visits to clarify EIA related matters.
• Review and/ or provide technical input to Appeals Response Reports (ARRs).
• Support Regulatory Services with compliance monitoring and enforcement.
• Participate in the South African Wind Energy Association (SAWEA) and Strategic Infrastructure Projects (SIPs) meetings for EIA applications lodged with the Department.
• Respond to Promotion of Access to Information Act (PAIA) requests, Ministerial and Parliamentary queries.

How to apply

All applications to be submitted online on the following link: https://erecruitment.environment.gov.za/

Enquiries: Ms Masina Morudu Tel No: (012) 399 9375

Notes

Interested applicants must submit their applications via the above link. Applicant must ensure that they complete all sections on the online Z83 and attached a detailed CV with at least three (3) contactable references. Failure to complete or disclose all required information will automatically disqualify the applicant. No late applications will be accepted. Shortlisted candidates will be required to submit certified copies of qualifications, 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 Qualification Authority (SAQA). The National Department of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer. Preference may be given to appointable applicants from the underrepresented designated groups in terms of the Department’s equity plan. Persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply. Correspondence will be limited to successful candidates only. Short-listed candidates will be subjected to screening and security vetting to determine their suitability for employment, including but not limited to: Criminal records; Citizenship status; Credit worthiness; Previous employment (reference checks); and Qualification verification. Short-listed candidates will be expected to avail themselves at the Department’s convenience. Entry level requirements for SMS posts: In terms of the Directive on Compulsory Capacity Development, Mandatory Training Days & Minimum Entry Requirements for SMS that was introduced on 1 April 2015, a requirement for all applicants for SMS posts from 1 April 2020 is a successful completion of the Senior Management Pre-Entry Programme as endorsed by the National School of Government (NSG) prior to appointment. The course is available at the NSG under the name Certificate for entry into SMS and the full details can be obtained by following the below link: https://www.thensg.gov.za/training-course/sms-pre-entryprogramme. Furthermore, Shortlisted candidates must provide proof of successful completion of the course. 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 must be an integrity (ethical conduct) assessment. All shortlisted candidates for SMS 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 assessment to assess cognitive capabilities, behavioural preference, emotional intelligence and integrity. Persons appointed will be subjected to a security clearance, the signing of performance agreement and employment contract. The Department reserves the right not to make an appointment. If you have not been contacted within three 3 months after the closing date of the advertisement, please accept that your application was unsuccessful. By submitting the employment application form, you agree and consent in terms of Section 11(1) of the Protection of Personal Information Act (POPIA), 2013 (Act 4 of 2013), for your personal information which you provide to the DFFE to being processed by the department and its employees, agents, Cabinet committees, and subcontractors for recruitment purposes, in accordance with the POPIA of 2013. MANAGEMENT ECHELON