Environmental Monitors - East London at iSimangaliso Wetland Park

Requirements:

• Grade 12, any post matric qualification will be an added advantage. A valid code 08 driver’s license.
• Experience or understanding of oceans and coastal environment or related field and being in possession of Environmental Management Inspector certificate will be an added advantage.
• Must have good verbal and written communication skills and the ability to work in a team. Must be computer literate.
• The incumbent must be able to work independently with minimal supervision under extreme pressure. Be willing to travel and work long hours. Be physically fit.  

Duties:

• Conduct inspections along the coast to ensure compliance to permits and permit conditions in terms of Coastal Waters Discharge permits and Off-Road Vehicle permits. 
• Identify and capture evidence on suspected illegal structures within a Coastal Public Property and refer for enforcement intervention. 
• Identify suspected illegal discharges along the coast and within estuaries and refer for enforcement action. 
• Conduct coastal patrols to identify all illegal activities related to the National Environmental Management: Integrated Coastal Management Act (Act 24 of 2008). Provide support during Compliance and Enforcement joint operations under Initiative 5 of Operation Phakisa. 
• Collect information and data for planning of joint operations.