Environmental Assistant at eThekwini Municipality

Key Responsibility Areas:

• Provides assistance on projects in the Environmental Planning and Climate Protection Department.
• Assists with the work of the Biodiversity Planning Branch during the course of its day-to-day activities.
• Collects, collates and assesses presentation of information collected through research and surveys.
• Contributes to the implementation of the National Environmental Impact Assessment Regulations and ensuring compliance with legislation.
• Assists with the work of the Climate Protection Branch.
• Responds to or re-directs enquiries from the public on biodiversity and climate change matters of a routine nature.
• Maintains the electronic databases systems.
• Undertakes site investigations with other EPCPD staff.
• Responds or redirects from the public on biodiversity and climate change matters of a routine nature.

Competencies:

• Planning.
• Organisational awareness.
• Attention to detail.
• Discipline specific skills.
• Data processing & Analysis.
• Interpersonal relationships.
• Communication
• Service delivery.
• Action and outcome orientation.
• Resilience
• Cognitive ability.
• Team orientation.

Qualifications
Essential Requirements:

• Diploma (NQF Level 6) in Environmental Science or Environmental Management or any other related and equivalent qualification.
• Valid motor vehicle driving license
• 1 Year relevant experience
• Computer Literacy.

Preferred Requirements:

• 2 Years relevant experience.
• Physical Requirements: Must be able to undertake field work.