Environmental Officer Production Grade A: Environmental Empowerment Services: Vhembe District at Limpopo Department of Economic Development, Environment and Tourism

REQUIREMENTS :

• An NQF 6 qualification in Environmental Management / Natural Science or equivalent as recognized by SAQA. One (1) to two (2) years’ experience in the relevant field. Valid driver’s license (with exception of persons with disability).
• Skills And Knowledge: Knowledge of Environmental legislations and protocols. Knowledge of Municipalities Integrated Development Planning process.
• Knowledge of environmental capacity building approaches and programmes. Ability to facilitate stakeholder’s engagement processes. Computer literacy. Excellent communication (verbal and written) and report writing skills. Planning and organizing skills. 

DUTIES :

• Develop and manage the implementation of environmental capacity building programmes.
• Develop and manage environmental multi stakeholder’s seminars/indabas. Manage the implementation of the greenest municipality competition.
• Facilitate the implementation of the local government support strategy and the Municipal Environmental IDP toolkit.
• Represent the Department in various environmental management forums. Manage and facilitate formation and functioning of environmental stakeholder’s forums. Compile sub-directorate reports.
• Facilitate skills development of subordinates. Support implementation frameworks for environmental governance in the Province. Perform all administrative and related functions.