Environmental Compliance Officer: Regional Integration & Planning Department at South African National Parks (SANParks)

Requirements

• Degree in Environmental Management, Environmental Science, Sustainable Development or Planning (NQF Level 7).
• A Post Graduate degree will be an added advantage (NQF Level 8).
• Registration as an Environmental Assessment Practitioner with the Environmental Assessment Practitioners Association of South Africa (EAPASA).
• Minimum four (4) years’ experience in the Environmental Management Field, with specific experience in environmental impact assessments and reporting, environmental compliance/control auditing, EIAs linked to development and water & waste management. Working within a Protected Area environment will be an added advantage.
• Experience with municipal planning processes will be an added advantage.
• Valid Code 08 (B) driver’s license.

 RECOMMENDED KNOWLEDGE AND EXPERIENCE:

• Broad knowledge of impacts associated with a range of development types in different sectors.
• Experience with developing and monitoring against an Environmental Management Systems will be an added advantage.

KEY ATTRIBUTES:

• A genuine interest in and understanding of environmental issues, relevant legislation, and international best practice within a Protected Area.
• Effective Team Player and Self-Management.
• Proven experience with compliance; monitoring, auditing, and reporting, including conducting EIAs.
• Excellent communication (verbal and written) (English).
• Good working knowledge of MS Office software package.
• Good team-working; networking and influencing skills.

Responsibilities

• Assess and evaluate proposed developments, EIA applications and activities within the buffer areas of Kruger National Park.
• Conduct and report on compliance monitoring with environmental legislation including NEMA, NEMBA, NEMPAA, NWA.
• Assist with the implementation of the Environmental Management System for Kruger National Park.
• Support Environmental Impact Assessment processes to ensure adherence to all environmental related legislation and standards.
• Conduct environmental auditing of development and operational activities within areas that are part of the Great Limpopo Transfrontier Conservation Areas (GLTFCA) Cooperative Agreement.
• Assessing strategic planning instruments such as municipal integrated development plans, spatial development frameworks.
• Stakeholder management and advising and liaising with internal/external departments, partners, and regulatory bodies.
• Assessing, analysing, collating, and communicating environmental performance data and reporting information to internal staff, clients and regulatory bodies.
• Ensure that all Environmental reporting is aligned with standards, guidelines and schedules.
• Investigate environmental incidents and EMS inefficiencies and make recommendations to the General Manager: Regional Integration and Planning.
• Communicate awareness about environmental legislation requirements and procedures.
• Support the development and review of management plans.
• Assist with internal and external reporting requirements.
• Assist with the implementation of the GLTFCA Cooperative Agreement.
• Perform administration and finance management.

Closing Date

27 February 2026