Environmental Officer Grade: Specialised Production Grade A-C (OSD):Compliance Monitoring and Enforcement at Kwazulu-Natal:Department of Economic Development, Tourism and Environmental Affairs

REQUIREMENTS :

• The ideal candidate must have: An appropriate Degree in Environmental Management, Environmental Law, Natural Sciences, or Environmental Sciences, or a relevant qualification; A minimum of three (3) years’ experience in Environmental Management, of which one (1) year must be as an Environmental Management Inspector (EMI) within Compliance Monitoring and Enforcement. Designated as an Environmental Management Inspector as well as Honours or Postgraduate qualifications in Environmental Management, will serve as an added advantage. A valid driver’s license (code B).

DUTIES : The incumbent will be required to:

• Conduct compliance monitoring and pro-active sector compliance inspections; Conduct all criminal investigations which result in criminal enforcement section according to the investigation protocol and departmental mandate; Performing administrative enforcement process, including drafting of legally defensible pre-notices, notices, directives and administrative of legal correspondence and civil litigation; Participate in Compliance Promotion/ Awareness; Perform administrative and related functions.