Control Environmental Officer at Department of Environmental Affairs in Pretoria

Job Title: Control Environmental Officer: Appeals and S24G
Ref No: LACE01/2014
POST 03/08
Salary: Appropriated Salary will be determined according to the regulatory framework based on OSD
Centre: Pretoria

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Department of Environmental Affairs
The National Department of Environmental Affairs is an equal opportunity affirmative action employer. It is our intention to promote representivity (race, gender and disability) in the Department through the filling of these posts and candidates whose appointment / promotion / transfer will promote representivity will receive preference.

Requirements:
•    An Appropriate 3 year Bachelor’s degree in the environmental management/sciences / or social sciences field or relevant equivalent qualification,
•    A post-graduate qualification, attendance of environmental management or EIA courses will serve as an added advantage,
•    Qualification or attendance of GIS courses will serve as an added advantage.
•    Must have an extensive experience in administration and review of S24 G applications. Environmental Management Inspector (EMI) training will serve as an added advantage.
•    Working experience in the administration and review of EIA’s and the dynamics of EIA administration systems,
•    Thorough knowledge and experience of the National Environmental Management Act, as amended, in particular S24, thorough knowledge and experience of GN Regulation 543, 544, 545, 546 and 547 and its proposed amendments,
•    Thorough knowledge of integrated environmental management and its application,
•    Knowledge of sustainable development ideals and objectives,
•    Advanced computer literacy skills and relevant experience,
•    Project management skills,
•    Report writing skills,
•    Good communication skills (written, oral and graphic),
•    Good organizing, planning and reporting skills, Problem solver and strategic 9 thinker,
•    Ability to work individually and in a team, Ability to work under pressure without supervision and multi-task,
•     Applicants must be willing to travel extensively.
•    A valid driver’s licence.

Duties:
•    Administer the environmental authorization system in terms of NEMA, related to all national developments, Review EIA reports and recommendations made by Case Officers for all S24G applications, Facilitate and Coordinate Pre-application consultation with EAPs and relevant stakeholders;
•    Coordinate with the Directorate: Enforcement within the Department in processing and administration of S24G applications,
•    Support Regulatory Services with Compliance Monitoring & Enforcement,
•    Provide support to the Finance section within the Department, specifically related to S24G applications,
•    Participate in business planning for the Directorate,
•    Provide technical input and responses on all  S24G related appeals with Department, Develop, implement and adhere to all approved guidelines and standard operational procedures related to S24G applications,
•    Participate in environmental monitoring committees (EMC) or environmental liaison committees (ELC) / Authority Committees (AC) for EIA authorizations issued Provide technical input into CD: IEA correspondence,
•    Ensuring the planning and implementation of all developments take environmental considerations into account,
•     Representing the Department on relevant committees, forums, etc.
•    Mentoring, managing and supervising environmental officers.
•    Respond on Appeals, Ministerial and Parliamentary Questions

Deadline Date: 10.02.2014
How to Apply:
Note:
•    Applications must be submitted on form Z83 and should be accompanied by a comprehensive CV and original certified copies of qualifications, ID and other relevant documents in order;
•    Take note that the Department will verify all qualifications and experience and that original documents must be submitted on appointment and all qualifications obtained abroad will be evaluated by SAQA.
•    Short listed candidates will be subjected to screening and security vetting to determine the suitability of a person for employment. Correspondence will be limited to successful candidates only.
•    If you have not been contacted within 3 months after the closing date of this advertisement, please accept that your application was unsuccessful.

Applications:
Director-General, Department of Environmental Affairs,
Private Bag x 447, Pretoria,
0001
Or
Hand-delivered to:
315 Pretorius Street, Cnr Pretor
ius & Lilian Ngoyi Streets, Fedsure Forum Building, 1st
Floor, North Tower, Room 106 (Information
Centre)
For Attention:
Ms K Selemela