Control Environmental Officer: Development Planning Research, Ref No. EADP 24/2023 at Western Cape Government

Minimum Requirements    

• An appropriate 4-year Degree (or equivalent qualification) in Environmental Management, Natural or Environmental Sciences or related field; A minimum of 6 years relevant post-qualification experience after obtaining first qualification in the relevant field; A valid (Code B or higher) driving license; Registered as a Candidate Environmental Assessment Practitioner (EAP) or Registered as an EAP with the Environmental Assessment Practitioners Association of South Africa (EAPASA): Or meets the requirements for registration and has either already applied for registration or will by a certain date apply for registration (appointment will be conditional to actual registration with EAPASA by a specified date).

Recommendation    

• Supervisory experience in the following: Maintaining quality and productivity with regard to the evaluation of applications in terms of the relevant environmental legislation; Integrated Environmental Management, including applicable legislation and policies; Review of environmental impact assessments (EIA) applications; Methodologies for the evaluation of environmental management plans, as well as environmental monitoring, ECO and auditing; Post-decision requirements; Practical implementation of environmental policies, guidelines, norms and standards and other instruments.

Key Performance Areas    

• Maintaining quality and productivity with regard to the evaluation of applications in terms of the relevant environmental legislation; Maintain quality and productivity with regard to provision of comment on assigned non-applications.

Competencies    

• Knowledge of the following: Methodologies and techniques for evaluation of environmental impact assessments; Balanced environmental knowledge including biophysical knowledge of the functioning of ecosystems, interactions and other environmental aspects; Methodologies for the evaluation of environmental management programme reports, as well as environmental monitoring, audit and ECO reports; Environmental management systems; Integrated Environmental Management; EIA process applicable in the Western Cape; Leadership and relevant knowledge of assigned projects; Skills needed: Proven computer literacy (MS Office suite); Written and verbal communication; Sound interpersonal; Project management; Strong report writing skills as well as the ability to work with people and a team; Problem solving; Ability to meet strict deadlines; Ability to perform under pressure.