Environmental Officer Specialised Production Land - Based Sources

Requirements & Qualifications

• Honours Degree (NQF Level 8) in Natural or Environmental Management/Sciences or relevant qualification within the related as recognised by SAQA.
• A minimum of three (3) years’ experience in the related field. Extensive knowledge of the South African coast, marine and coastal pollution management, integrated coastal management, coastal processes, coastal management principles and national and international coastal policies and legislation. Knowledge of marine water quality and environmental monitoring techniques and management. Knowledge and understanding of data and information management.
• The ability to interpret and apply coastal and related legislation and policies, including the NEM: ICMA, NEMA, NEM: WA and NEM: BA Regulations, National Water Act, Minerals Act, international treaties and conventions, national and provincial laws, and departmental protocols. Functioning of coastal ecosystems and the impacts of human activity on those systems.
• Integrated Environmental Management and Environmental Impact Assessment. UNEP commitments, GPA programme, Regional Seas Conventions and related projects. Government administration and financial procedures. Project management. Public Service Regulation and Departmental procedures and prescripts. Background in Physical Sciences, Natural Sciences or Environmental Sciences. Must have a driving license. Willingness and ability to travel.

Duties

• The incumbent will be responsible to regulate the discharge of effluent into estuaries and coastal waters.
• Provide support to Departmental coastal pollution initiatives and other related projects.
• Represent the Directorate’s interests in EIA processes, relevant consultative forums, and other relevant structures to ensure good governance.
• Provide technical support to compliance and enforcement processes with specific focus on land-based sources of marine pollution.

Candidate Profile

• Sound organising and planning skills. Project management. Effective communicator. Analytical thinking. Scientific writing & reporting. Computer literacy.
• Multitasking. Networking and stakeholder engagement. Ability to work under pressure. Ability to meet tight deadlines, while maintaining good work quality.
• Good communication skills (written, oral and graphic).). Ability to draft, interpret and apply policy and legislation. Ability to formulate solutions through analytical and innovative thinking.
• Ability to deal tactfully and efficiently with telephonic enquiries from members of the public. Ability to work within a team and individually. Ability to collect and analyse data and information. Good interpersonal skills. Proactive & honest. Conflict resolution.