• Reference Number : Refs/022171
• Directorate : Air Quality Management
• Number of Posts : 1

• Package : R472 812.00 per annum (plus benefits)
• Enquiries : Thili Mashau; Tel: 011 240 3096

Requirements :

• Grade 12 plus Honours Degree (NQF Level 8) in Chemical Engineering, Environmental Management; Natural sciences and Chemistry as recognised by SAQA. Minimum of 6 years’ relevant experience within environmental Field. Valid drivers’ license. COMPETENCIES: In-depth knowledge and application of National Environmental Management Air Quality Act, 2001 (Act No 39 of 2004) and alignment to Environmental Impact Assessment processes, and other environmental legislation, policies and procedures that are relevant for effective management of our environment. Good understanding of Public Finance Management Act, Public Service Act, and other regulations and directives. Must have proven verbal, written, communication, computer skills and a valid driver’s license. Ability to timeously produce thorough and informative documents/reports, and to formulate clear, concise and legally defensible decisions.

Duties :

• Implement the National Environmental Management: Air Quality Act (Act 39 of 2004) and the Gauteng Province Air Quality Management Plan. Conduct physical inspections of listed activities to issue Atmospheric Emission Licenses and provide support to municipalities in the same function. Develop and implement air pollution reduction strategies and support municipalities to reduce high levels of air pollution to acceptable air quality standards. Collaborate with EMIs on air quality technical issues during joint Compliance and Enforcement activities. Review and provide comments on air quality Specialists studies and Environmental Impact Assessment documents for developments with air quality impacts. Stay updated with relevant regulations and guidelines related to air quality management. The employee is expected to handle their own basic administrative tasks and provide administrative support within the directorate. This includes tasks such as filing and document management (e.g., registering documents on the system), taking minutes during meetings and ensuring the smooth operation of the sub-directorate. Additionally, the employee may be responsible for organizing workshops and conferences as needed. This includes tasks such as finding suitable venues, compiling stakeholder lists, collecting quotations, sending invitations, and following up on these tasks via telephone. The employee may also assist in preparing discussion documentation, ensuring the provision of necessary stationary and audio-visual requirements, and performing any other administrative functions necessary for the efficient running of workshops or conferences. Attend and actively participate in sub-directorate and directorate meetings as necessary. This may involve preparing inputs, delivering presentations, assisting with meeting administration, and even chairing meetings.

Notes :

• To apply for the above position, please apply online at http://professionaljobcentre.gpg.gov.za/ or Hand Deliver at Ground floor, Main entrance 56 Eloff Street, Umnotho House Johannesburg. The application must include only completed and signed NEW Z83 Form, obtainable from any Public Service Department or on the DPSA web site link: https://www.dpsa.gov.za/newsroom/psvc/ and a detailed Curriculum Vitae. Applications submitted on an OLD Z83 form will not be accepted. Certified copies of Identity Document, Grade 12 Certificate and the highest required qualifications as well as a driver’s licence where necessary, will only be submitted by shortlisted candidates to Human Resources on or before the day of the interview date. Failure to do so will result in your application being disqualified. Foreign qualifications must be accompanied by an evaluation report issued by SAQA. It is the applicant’s responsibility to have all foreign qualifications evaluated by SAQA and to provide proof of such evaluation report. The Department reserves the right not to appoint. Please ensure that you submit your application before the closing date as no late applications will be considered. If you apply for more than 1 post, please submit separate applications for each post that you apply for. Due to the large number of applications we envisage to receive, applications will not be acknowledged. The department does not accept applications via email or fax. correspondence will be limited to shortlisted candidates only. Applicants must declare any pending criminal, disciplinary or any other allegations or investigations against them. Should this be uncovered during / after the interview took place, the application will not be considered and in the unlikely event that the person has been appointed such appointment will be terminated. The successful candidate will be appointed subject to positive results of the security clearance process. The successful candidate will be required to enter into an employment contract and sign a performance agreement with the Department. Should, during any stage of the recruitment process, a moratorium be placed on the filling of posts, or the Department is affected by any process such as, but not limited to, restructuring or reorganization of posts, the Department reserves the right to cancel the recruitment process and re-advertise the post at any time in the future. NB: For assistance with online applications, visit the following centres: 78 Fox Street, Marshalltown or Maponya Mall at Thuso House next to Home Affairs. It is the Department’s intention to promote retrospectivity (Race, Gender and Disability) in the Public Service through the filling of this post. It is the Department’s intention to promote equity through the filling of all numeric targets as contained in the Employment Equity Plan. Department’s intention is to promote equity through the filling of posts in line with the Departments’ Employment Equity Plan (Coloureds, Indians and People living with disabilities are encouraged apply). No late applications will be considered. The Department will not accept posted and emailed applications. If you do not receive any response from us within 3 months, please accept your application was unsuccessful.

Employer : Department of Environment

Location : Johannesburg (Head Office)

Closing Date : 28-02-2025

Please Notes :

• Due to the large number of applications we envisage receiving, applications will not be acknowledged. If you do not receive any response within 3 months, please accept that your application was not successful.