Control Environmental Officer Grade a

Inkrwelo yokuqwalasela

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

Imfuneko

• Grade 12 plus a recognised Bachelor’s Degree (NQF7) or related qualification in Environmental Management, Environmental Sciences.
• Minimum of 5 years post qualification experience in Environmental Management, of which at least three (3) years must be in Environmental Air Quality Management.
• 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, Air Quality Act and 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 Air Quality.
• 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.

Imiqobo

• Coordinate the processing of atmospheric emission licensing applications to ensure compliance with the relevant legislation and protection of the environment and public health.
• Investigate, evaluate, review, recommend on environmental impact assessment applications, specialist air quality studies and development management applications and recommend mitigation measures to ensure compliance with the relevant legislation and protection of the environment and public health Process and assess applications and to make recommendations for approval of fuel burning-equipment to enforce compliance with relevant legislation.
• Process and assess applications and recommend approval of open burning applications to enforce compliance with relevant legislation.
• To enforce the National Environmental Management Air Quality Act (No 39 of 2004).
• Compile, develop, modify provincial air quality management plan, validate and maintain an atmospheric emissions inventory database to maintain the objectives of the AQMP and to maintain the air quality management system for the province.
• Monitor and maintain operations of the Provincial Air Quality Monitoring Stations to capture credible data.
• Provide local municipality support in developing and implementation of local authorities Air Quality Plans.

Indlela yokuqoka

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

Imibuzo: Ms. SP Shongwe Tel No: (013) 766 6003 or Mr. MG Ngwane Tel No: (013) 766 6110 or Ms. NF Mgiba Tel No: (013) 766 6476

Amanqaku

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