• Reference Number : refs/022188
• Directorate : IMPACT 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 Natural/ Physical Science/ Chemical Engineering as recognised by SAQA. Minimum of 6 years’ relevant experience within environmental Field. Valid drivers’ license. COMPETENCIES: Computer Literacy, Good communication, writing and networking skills. Ability and competency in developing, interpreting, implementing and reviewing policies, legislations and guidelines. Knowledge of organizing and conducting public participation processes. Knowledge and understanding of applicable relevant National Environmental Management policies, Acts and Legislations, Environmental management instruments, norms or standards and spatial development tools.

Duties :

• Provide expect technical and procedural advice to stakeholders e.g consultants, local authorities, international organisations, NGO’s and other departments and applicants. Review, interpret and evaluate applications and associated documentation according to established norms and standards. Determine information and procedural requirements for applications. Conduct site inspections required by applications. Draft/ recommend environmental authorisations for HoD consideration and authorisation. Co-ordinate and facilitate EIA review panels (teams) for complex and contentious applications. Gather/compile/disseminate relevant information on Environment Outlook. Provide technical inputs at relevant forums and committees. Review and provide comments on environmental issues identified through the execution of other departments mandates/processes e.g Mining reports, CARA applications, planning applications. Provide information to internal clients to enable effective and efficient cross-functioning of integrated environmental management. Initiate, plan, co-ordinate and participate in specially assigned projects (with defined timeframes and deliverable eg. Develop guideline on public participation). Problem statement, Information gathering, analysis of inform and present results, eg. Reports, maps, guidelines etc. Contribute to compilation of reports as required. Control assets allocated to projects. Provide mentorship, expert, technical and procedural advice to other components pertaining to EIA processes. Comply with the Public Service prescripts. Provide inputs into the development of internal standards and guidelines.

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 : 07-03-2025

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.