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Environmental Officer Production Grade A:Compliance Monitoring at Free State Department of Economic, Small Business Development, Tourism and Environmental
The Department of Community Safety, Roads and Transport was established following the re-assignment of the functions of roads and transport from the former Department of Public Works, Roads and Transport to the former Department of Public Safety, Security and Liaison. The executive authority of the Department is vested in the responsible Member of the Execut...
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Environmental Officer Production Grade A:Compliance Monitoring
An appropriate Bachelors’ Degree as recognised by SAQA in Environmental Science/ Management or Geography or related field.
Minimum 1 year experience in environmental management. Knowledge of relevant government regulations. Computer literacy. A valid driver’s license.
DUTIES :
Plan, coordinate, and render compliance monitoring which would include planning for inspection and audits, ensuring the implementation of monitoring activities and verifications of reports, and determining further actions to be taken.
Participate and assist in compliance and enforcement activities which may include, amongst others, undertaking investigations of complaints and/or transgressions, a compilation of administrative notices and directives, etc.
Assist in determining further actions to be taken regarding administrative/ criminal prosecution; determine what type of enforcement measures to be applied - administrative/ civil/ criminal; advocate cooperative governance in dealing with enforcement issues (National Prosecuting Authority [NPA], South African Police Services (SAPS), Department of Water and Sanitation (DWS), Municipalities, etc.) and participate in law enforcement operations, subject to Environmental Management Inspector (EMI) designation.
Plan and participate in compliance promotion/ awareness/ workshops which amongst others would include the promotion of environmental rights and justice etc.
Render support to the Environmental Education and Awareness component in conducting compliance awareness workshops, and the Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) component at the Environmental Management Committee for decision-making. Attend to all assigned emergency cases reported to the Department within legislated time frames.