Senior Air Quality Practitioner at City of Cape Town

Requirements:

• 3-year degree/diploma in Environmental Health/Environmental Management
• Current registration with the Health Professions Council or similar Professional body for Non-EHP Professionals
• At least 5 years relevant experience
• A valid Code 08 (B) driver’s licence
• Peace Officer Certificate
• Recognised Environmental Management Inspector Qualification would be an advantage

Key Performance Areas:

• Administer the process of Atmospheric Emission Licensing applications to ensure compliance with the relevant legislation and protection of the environment and public health
• Investigate, evaluate and comment on environmental impact assessments, specialist atmospheric impact report studies and atmospheric emission licence applications and recommend mitigation measures
• Recommend approval of fuel burning appliances
• Recommend approval of open burning applications
• Investigate and evaluate diverse complaints
• Enforce the National Environment Management: Air Quality Act of 2004 and City of Cape Town Air Quality Management Bylaw 2016
• Compile, develop, modify, plan, validate and maintain an atmospheric emissions inventory database
• Perform various administrative duties
• Perform various project management tasks
• Initiate and coordinate community involvement
• A willingness to work after hours when required