21000056 - Senior Manager (Climate Chnage Adaptation) at eThekwini Municipality

Key Responsibility Areas:

• Ensures the planning, design, updating and implementation of the Ethekwini Municipalitys
• Climate Protection Programme (EMCPP) in line with the objectives of the IDP, Constitution, NEM Act, Biodiversity Act, National Climate Change Response Strategy.
• Contributes to the preparation and implementation of an Environmental Management System (EMS).
• Manages input of the department into the preparation of provincial environmental management and implementation plans.
• Works with all stakeholders so that climate change and climate protection issues in EM receive adequate consideration.
• Undertakes or manages complex environmental investigations or undertakes site visits.
• Contributes to the development of the Geographic Information System for the division.
• Advises committees in their deliberations where these may have an impact on climate change and protection within the city.
• Keeps abreast with environmental trends, policies and legislation and advise management accordingly.
• Oversees and manages consultants appointed to undertake work for the Environmental Management Division.
• Manages and directs junior and technical staff.
• Updates Deputy Head Environmental Management through the preparation and submission of regular reports.
• Provides input to the preparation of the departmental budget.
• Contributes to the establishment and implementation of the divisions performance management system.

Essential Requirements:

• Master’s Degree (NQF Level 9) in the Environmental Science discipline or any other related and equivalent qualification.
• Professional registration with the South African Council for Natural Scientific Professions (SACNASP) as a Professional Natural Scientist (Pr.Sci.Nat.).
• Valid motor vehicle driving license.
• 7 years relevant experience of which 4 years must be at management level