Chief Architect (Landscape) Grade A at Department of Water and Sanitation

Requirements

• A Bachelor’s degree in landscape architecture or relevant qualification. Six (6) years post qualification landscape architectural experience required. Post graduate qualification will serve as an added advantage. Compulsory registration with South African Council for the Landscape Architectural Profession (SACLAP) as a Professional Landscape Architect. The disclosure of a valid unexpired driver’s licence. 

Duties

• Conduct technical assessments of water use licence applications and provide technical inputs into Records of Decisions for environmental authorisation applications with a specific focus on landscape and ecological impacts. Provide specialist input on landscape and instream water Impacts related developments.
• Ensure compliance with environmental and water legislation. Conduct site inspections and evaluate landscape impacts of proposed developments. Participate in policy development and implementation within the Directorate. Support compliance monitoring and enforcement initiatives. Liaise with internal and external stakeholders on regulatory matters. Compile technical reports and provide recommendations for decision-making.
• Development of guidelines and protocols for Instream Water Impacts with a focus on Landscape Architecture and ensure their implementation. Mentor junior officials. Capacity building of internal and external stakeholders. Conduct and participate in research initiatives. Provide specialised technical expertise in support of the Department during Water Tribunal proceedings and/or any litigation related processes.