Cape Town is South Africa’s oldest city, its second-most populous and an important contributor to national employment. It is the legislative capital of South Africa, the administrative and economic centre of the Western Cape, and Africa’s third-biggest economic hub.The City of Cape Town aims to ensure fast, effective service and communication with our pu...
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A relevant 3 year tertiary qualification, preferably a B-Degree in Law or Environmental Management (LLB would be advantageous)
Up to 8 years’ relevant experience in environmental management including the administration and enforcement of environmental laws
Demonstrable in-depth knowledge of environmental laws including the application of administrative justice principles in environmental administration, compliance monitoring and law enforcement
Computer Literacy (MS Office ;)
A valid Code B or EB driver’s license (essential)
Physically fit and abled bodied
Key Performance Areas
Ensure environmental laws are correctly interpreted in strategic planning and project preparation processes by advising and guiding project managers and specialists on applicable environmental law and its interpretation and application in each strategy or project
Application of administrative justice of national and provincial environmental legislation and City By-Laws
Facilitation of contracts and agreements such as MoA’s for environmental resources management, utilization and association of strategic or operational environmental partnerships in order to provide for sustainable resource allocation which protects the interest of the City, residents and other stakeholders
Providing specialist legal skills and experience to facilitate environmental compliance and monitoring, enforcement, reporting and remedial action
Representing the City’s environmental compliance and law enforcement programmes in appropriate inter-governmental forums and events in order to establish networks and operational partnerships for environmental compliance and enforcement at local, provincial and national leve