Environmental Officer - Environmental Empowerment

Overview

Environmental Officer promoting environmental awareness and education programmes across multiple KwaZulu-Natal districts, requiring a bachelor's degree in environmental management or related field.

Requirements

• The ideal candidate must have: An appropriate Bachelor's Degree in Environmental Management, Environmental Science, Natural Science, or Geography at NQF7 as recognized by SAQA.
• A minimum of one (1) year of relevant experience as an Environmental Management intern, or a demonstration of affinity or passion for environmental education, awareness, and capacity building, will serve as an added advantage.
• A valid driver’s license.
• Skills, Training, And Competencies: The successful candidate must have practical knowledge of Environmental Legislation (NEMA), including an understanding of the objectives and provisions of the National Environmental Management Act, 1998, and associated legislation.
• Knowledge of Project Management, Facilitation of workshops, and Information Management protocols.
• Knowledge and understanding of the Republic of South Africa Constitution, National Environmental Management Act, Public Service Act, Public Service Regulations, Public Finance Management Act, Labour Relations Act, Community Development, Public Participation, Community Outreach, Project Management principles, Millennium Development Goals, National Youth Development Agency Act, Youth Development Policy, Promotion of Access to Information Act, Service Delivery Framework, National Development Plan, Provincial Growth and Development Plan, National Environmental Education policy.
• Skills: Organizational planning skills; analytical thinking; project management; computer literacy; report writing; research skills; presentation skills; decision-making; people management; strategic planning skills;
• Conflict management; interpersonal relations; problem-solving; communication skills (verbal and written).

Duties

• The incumbent will be required to: Promote and implement environmental awareness programs implement environmental education programs to assist with the implementation of environmental education into formal education structures (such as schools, SETAs, AET, Higher Education, etc).
• Identify and implement environmental capacity building programs for the general public and stakeholders through physical interaction and/or web conferencing Develop and implement community-based natural resource management and environmental action projects for sustainable development Perform administrative support and internal cooperation.

How to apply

Applicants are encouraged to apply for posts through the KZN online e- Recruitment system at www.kznonline.gov.za/kznjobs or submit their Z83 and CV directly to the following email address: kznjobs@kznedtea.gov.za Applicants may also visit any one of our Designated Online Application Centres (DOACS), where our friendly staff will assist you with applying online or receiving your hardcopy application. You can find the Designated Online Application Centres (DOACS) List At www.kznonline.gov.za/kznjobs.” Please note that applicants should only use one of the following methods when applying for a post: Either through the online e-recruitment system, emailing the Z83 and CV directly to the relevant department, or submitting a hardcopy application as directed. Applications may alternatively be forwarded to the Department of Economic Development, Tourism and Environmental Affairs, Private Bag X9152, Pietermaritzburg, 3200, or hand-delivered to the Ground Floor, 270 Jabu Ndlovu Street, Pietermaritzburg, 3201, in the vacancy box provided for the attention of Ms Nondumiso Buthelezi / Mr Sipho Zangwa.

Enquiries: Mr. S Ngcobo at 082 312 6597

Notes

All the appointments will be made in accordance with the employment equity targets of the department, which are African male, coloured male, Indian male and people with disabilities who meet the requirements are encouraged to apply. successful candidates must note that they will have to serve in the districts where they are placed for a minimum of five (05) years before any transfers within the department can be considered. Directions to candidates note to applicants: All information submitted will be treated as confidential. The Department reserves the right to withhold the filling of the abovementioned posts at any time before an appointment. All applications must be submitted on the new Application for Employment form (Z83), which became effective from the 1st of January 2021, obtainable from any Public Service Department or can be downloaded at www.dpsa.gov.za- vacancies. The form must be completed in full, and the application form should be initiated, signed, and dated. All required information on the Z83 must be provided. Failure to complete or disclose all information will automatically disqualify the applicant. The completed and signed Z83 must be accompanied by an updated, detailed Curriculum Vitae (CV). Dates of starting and leaving employment must be given as DD/MM/YYYY. Shortlisted candidates must submit certified documents on or before the day of the interview, following communication from Human Resources. Should an applicant have a foreign qualification, it must be accompanied by an evaluation certificate from the South African Qualifications Authority (SAQA). It is the applicant’s responsibility to have foreign qualifications evaluated by the South African Qualifications Authority (SAQA). Applications submitted electronically will be taken as a final application and may not be amended or supplemented in any way after the closing date indicated in the advertisement. If you have not been contacted within three (3) months after the closing date of the advertisement, please accept that your application was unsuccessful. Shortlisted candidates will be required to undergo a competency test/technical exercise. Candidates are discouraged from sending their applications through registered mail, as the Department will not take responsibility for the non-collection of those applications. The appointment is subject to a positive outcome obtained from the State Security Agency to the following checks (security clearance, qualification, citizenship, and previous employment verifications). The Department will conduct reference checks with the HR of the current and or /previous employer(s) apart from the referees listed. 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. 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. Before the appointment for SMS positions, the appointee will be required to produce a Pre-entry certificate for the Senior Management Pre-Entry Programme, a public service-specific training program applicable to all applicants who aspire to join the SMS. The course is offered by the National School of Government (NSG). The course is available at the NSG under the name Certificate for Entry, and the full details can be obtained by following the link: https://www.thensg.gov.za/trainingcourse/smspre-entryprogramme. Regrettably, due to excessive budget cuts, the Department is not in a position to meet any travel and subsistence costs relating to recruitment processes. MANAGEMENT ECHELON