Environmental Monitors at iSimangaliso Wetland Park

The iSimangaliso Wetland Park Authority is seeking to appoint Environmental Monitors to assist with the implementation and enforcement of the National Environmental Management: Integrated Coastal Management Act, regulations and other related and applicable legislations.

Requirements:

• Grade 12, any post matric qualification related to Environmental Management, Conservation and/or Public Management/Administration will be an added advantage.
• A valid code 08 driver’s license.
• Experience or understanding of oceans and coastal environment or related field 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 in order 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 in order 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.