Jobs Available at Kwazulu-Natal:Department of Economic Development, Tourism and Environmental Affairs

REQUIREMENTS :

• An appropriate Bachelor’s Degree in Economics/Accounting/ Development Studies, Business Management at NQF level 7 as recognised by SAQA. Postgraduate qualification in an appropriate Bachelor’s Degree will be an added advantage. A minimum of five years at a Senior Managerial level in one or more of the following areas: Economic Transformation, Economic Empowerment of target group (Women, Youth, People with Disabilities, Township/Rural Economies Revitalization, and Black Industrialists). Completion of Nyukela Certificate for entry into the SMS (Senior Management Service) upon appointment. A valid driver’s licence.

DUTIES :

• Facilitate and coordinate economic transformation operations and economic empowerment compliance in the province. Oversee the implementation of youth, women, and people with disabilities economic empowerment in the province. Facilitate and coordinate the localization of opportunities, townships, and rural economies revitalization in the province. Oversee the implementation of the Black Industrialist programme. Ensure the development and implementation of Economic Empowerment policies, strategies, programmes, such as risk and integrity management, Operation Sukuma Sakhe/ DDM. Ensure effective management of the resources of the office of the Chief Directorate. 

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REQUIREMENTS :

• An appropriate Bachelor’s Degree / Three-year National Diploma in Economics at NQF Level 6/7 as recognized by SAQA. A postgraduate degree will serve as an added advantage. A minimum of 3 years ‘experience in junior management or at an economist level focusing on economic analysis, economic modelling, economic research, and statistical analysis. A valid driver’s License. 

DUTIES :

• Facilitate the conducting of in-depth economic analysis using advanced quantitative methods and tools; Facilitate the collection, organization, and validation of relevant economic data from various sources; Establish partnerships with relevant stakeholders in the economy sector; Develop economic analysis policies and strategies aimed at improving service delivery; Manage the resources of the Sub-directorate. 

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REQUIREMENTS :

• An appropriate Bachelor’s Degree in Trade Economics/International Trade /Business Economics/Commerce Degree in Economics or Development Studies/Business Administration at NQF Level 7 as recognized by SAQA. An Honours/ Master’s Degree in any of the above fields will serve as an added advantage. A minimum of 3 years’ junior management experience in the area of Trade and Investment Facilitation. Experience and knowledge of global, provincial, and national trade and investment issues and their implications for the provincial economy is also required. A valid driver’s License is required.

DUTIES :

• Facilitate the Development of systematic marketing products to promote Trade and Investment in the Province; Facilitate and Coordinate the implementation of Trade Promotion Policies; Facilitate engagements with social partners to ensure Industrial Development and Economic growth in the Province through Trade and Investment; Facilitate the utilization of transport and logistics as means of promoting economic growth in the Province; Manage the resources of the Sub-directorate. 

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REQUIREMENTS :

• The ideal candidate must have: An appropriate Honours or equivalent qualification in Natural Sciences, Environmental Management, Environmental Law, or Environmental Sciences. EAPASA Registration in terms of S24H of NEMA. 6 years’ experience in Environmental Management, of which a minimum of 3 years must be in Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA). A valid driver’s license.

DUTIES : The incumbent will be required to:

• Facilitate and coordinate the EIA process, including the development of Environmental Authorizations, conditions of authorizations, and or exemptions. Facilitate and coordinate the dissemination of information and technical or procedural advice relating to impact management. Facilitate and coordinate the implementation of other IEM tools. Perform and manage administrative and related functions. 

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REQUIREMENTS :

• The ideal candidate must have: An appropriate Honours Degree in Environmental Management/Environmental Law/Natural Science field. Trained as an Environmental Management Inspector. A minimum of 6 years’ experience in Environmental Management of which 3 years must be as an Environmental Management Inspector (EMI) within Compliance Monitoring and Enforcement, currently designated Environmental Management Inspectors within Compliance Monitoring and Enforcement will be an added advantage. A valid driver’s license.

DUTIES : The incumbent will be required to:

• Management of compliance monitoring including proactive sector compliance inspections and other projects. Management of criminal investigation processes including cases which result in criminal enforcement action according to the investigation protocol and department mandate. Management of administrative enforcement process, including drafting and issuing of legally defensible pre-notices, notices, directives and administration of legal correspondence and civil litigation. Management of compliance promotion/awareness programs. Management of administrative and related functions.

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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. 

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REQUIREMENTS :

• An appropriate NQF Level 7 in Public Policy, Policy Development as recognized by SAQA. An LLB Degree will serve as an added advantage. A minimum of 3 years’ administrative/ practical work experience within an Economic Development, Research, Legislative, or Policy Development environment. A valid driver’s License.

DUTIES :

• Implement programmes of action relating to Business Regulatory Reforms; Develop and drive research initiatives to drive Policy and Legislative mandate pertaining to KZN Business Regulatory environment; Provide regulatory support on processing Appeals to the MEC for identified sectors; Monitor regulatory changes and industry trends that may impact on the Province’s legislative mandate relating to business regulatory environment and propose strategies to effectively influence outcomes on relevant matters; Provide support in coordinating and conducting public consultations in relation to policies and legislations reviewed and developed. 

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REQUIREMENTS :

• The ideal candidate must have: An appropriate Degree in Environmental Management/ Natural Sciences/ Environmental Law, or relevant qualification; A minimum of one to two (1-2) years’ experience in Environmental Management. Trained as an Environmental Management Inspector, as well as Honours or Postgraduate qualifications in Environmental Management/ Natural Science/ Environmental Law, will serve as an added advantage. A valid driver’s license (code B).

DUTIES : The incumbent will be required to:

• Provide proactive Compliance Monitoring which triggered by the Environmental Authorisations/ Permits/ Licenses/ Environmental Management Plans (EMP); Conduct Sector Compliance Inspections and other projects which would be triggered by identified issues in a particular area with/without Environmental Authorisation; Provide reactive Compliance Monitoring; Conduct Compliance Enforcement operations including Biodiversity Conservation matters)· Participate in compliance promotion and awareness workshops/campaigns; and Perform all administrative and related functions. 

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REQUIREMENTS : The ideal candidate must have:

• An appropriate Bachelor’s Degree in Environmental Science / Environmental Management / Natural Sciences/ Environmental Law, or Chemical / Electrical Engineering; A minimum of one to two (1-2) years’ relevant experience in Environmental Management/Air Quality Management. A valid driver’s license (code B). 

DUTIES : The incumbent will be required to:

• Contribute towards the development and administration of Air Quality Management Systems and Policies; Provide technical and subject specific comments and advice on basic technical reports; Provide support in the development and implementation of specific projects; Provide support with regards to compliance monitoring and compliance with respect to statutory obligations; and Perform all administrative and related functions.

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REQUIREMENTS : The ideal candidate must have:

• An appropriate Degree in Environmental Management/ Natural Sciences, and Environmental Law. A minimum of one to two (1-2) years’ relevant experience in Environmental Management, preferably in Pollution and Waste. A valid driver’s license (code B). Proof of registration with EAPASA as an EAP/candidate EAP or evidence of awaiting a decision on a submitted EAPASA application for registration will be an added advantage. 

DUTIES : The incumbent will be required to:

• Manage waste-related information and integration of waste management considerations in planning initiatives; Administer legislative obligations in terms of the approval and compliance monitoring of waste management activities; Respond to waste-related or pollution complaints and incidents; Promote best practice and entrepreneurship in waste management; and Perform all administrative and related functions. 

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REQUIREMENTS :

• The ideal candidate must have: An appropriate Bachelor’s Degree in Environmental Science / Environmental Management / Natural Sciences/ Environmental Law; A minimum of one to two (1-2) years’ experience in Environmental Management. A valid driver’s license (code B). Proof of registration with EAPASA as an EAP/candidate EAP or evidence of awaiting a decision on a submitted EAPASA application for registration.

DUTIES : The incumbent will be required to:

• Evaluate Environmental Authorisation applications; Provide technical and procedural advice on environmental issues; Provide internal cooperation, liaison, and support in the unit; and Perform all administrative and related functions. 

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REQUIREMENTS :

• The ideal candidate must be in possession of an appropriate Grade 12/ Matric Senior Certificate with Accounting, Mathematics, and English, coupled with a basic understanding of the SCM environment. A valid driver’s License. 

DUTIES : The incumbent will be required to:

• Provide all travel and accommodation activities for departmental staff, conduct issuing of orders; Provide capturing orders on BAS; Provide Entity Registration on BAS; Store/inventory management; and support logistics policies and procedures implementation. 

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REQUIREMENTS :

• The ideal candidate must be in possession of a Grade 12 certificate with typing as a subject, or any other training course/qualification that will enable the incumbent to perform the work satisfactorily. Secretarial or Administrative certification is an advantage. Practical experience in rendering secretarial/ administrative support to Management/ Senior Management will serve as an added advantage. Computer literacy is a prerequisite.

DUTIES : The successful candidate will be required to:

• Provide a secretarial/receptionist support service to the Director, i.e., receive telephone calls and refer the calls to the correct role players if is not meant for the Manager. Record appointments and events in the diary of the Director, type documents for the Director, and operate office equipment; Provides travel and event management services to the Director i.e. Liaise with travel agencies to make travel arrangements; Check the arrangements when the relevant documents are received;
• Arrange meetings and events for the director and the staff in the directorate; Identify venue, invite role players, organize refreshments and set up scheduled for meetings and events; Process the travel and subsistence claims for the directorate; Provide a clerical support service to the Director i.e. Arrange meetings and events for the Director, record minutes of the meeting of the Director, does the filling of documents, administer leave system, Receive, record and distribute all incoming and outgoing documents, handles the procurement of standard items e.g. Stationery, refreshments, collect all relevant documents to enable the Director to prepare for the meetings; Remains up to date with regard to prescripts and policies to ensure effective and efficient support to the Director i.e. Studies relevant Public Service and departmental prescripts/ policies and other documents, remain abreast with the procedures and process that apply in the office of the Director. 

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REQUIREMENTS :

• The ideal candidate must be in possession of a Grade 12 Certificate or any qualification that will enable the person to perform work satisfactorily. Practical experience in rendering secretarial/ administrative support to Management/ Senior Management will serve as an added advantage. Computer literacy is a prerequisite.

DUTIES : The successful candidate will be required to:

• Provide a secretarial/receptionist support service to the Director, i.e., receive telephone calls and refer the calls to the correct role players if it is not meant for the Manager. Record appointments and events in the diary of the Director, type documents for the Director, and operate office equipment; Provides travel and event management services to the Director i.e. Liaises with travel agencies to make travel arrangements; Check the arrangements when the relevant documents are received; Arranges meetings and events for the director and the staff in the directorate; Identify venue, invite role players, organize refreshments and set up scheduled for meetings and events;
• Processes the travel and subsistence claims for the directorate; Provide a clerical support service to the Director i.e. Arrange meetings and events for the Director, records minutes of the meeting of the Director, does filling of documents, administer leave system, Receive, record and distribute all incoming and outgoing documents, handles the procurement of standard items e.g. Stationery, refreshments, collect all relevant documents to enable the Director to prepare for the meetings; Remains up to date with regard to prescripts and policies to ensure effective and efficient support to the Director i.e. Studies relevant Public Service and departmental prescripts/ policies and other documents, remain abreast with the procedures and process that apply in the office of the Director. 

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REQUIREMENTS :

• Applicants must have Grade 12 Certificate plus a Code B driver’s license – light motor vehicles. Applicants must have a minimum of 1 year of driving experience. PDP will be an added advantage.

DUTIES :

• Drive Light and medium motor vehicles to transport passengers and other items (mail, documents, and assets transferred); Conduct routine maintenance on the allocated vehicles and report defects in time; Complete all the required and prescribed records and log books with regard to the vehicle and goods handled; Provide Messenger and General Support Services.