Environmental Compliance & Enforcement Officer

Ekurhuleni; Gauteng; On-site; ZAR 517,000 - 710,000; Full time

Job summary

City of Ekurhuleni is seeking an Environmental Enforcement Officer to undertake enforcement activities and uphold environmental laws.

The role requires Grade 12, a National Diploma in Environmental Management, Environmental Law, Policing or Natural Sciences, a valid driver’s license, and 3 years of related experience. Responsibilities include applying enforcement tools and contributing to governance and leadership within the division.

Qualifications

• Grade 12 certificate is required.
• National Diploma in Environmental Management, Environmental Law, Policing or Natural Sciences.
• Valid Driver's license is required.
• Minimum 3 years’ experience in a similar field.

Responsibilities

• Undertake environmental enforcement activities on behalf of City of Ekurhuleni (CoE)
• Ensure that enforcement action is taken against environmental transgressors based on the powers and functions of Environmental Management Inspectors
• Ensure that appropriate enforcement tools such as administrative, criminal enforcement and civil enforcement are in place to enforce environmental legislation
• Ensure implementation, integration and continuity of By-Law repository practices, processes and systems
• Ensure the required legal compliance of all Business unit practices
• Contribute to a Customer Service Orientated Culture/approach in the division
• Implement Environmental Governance and Risk Management Strategy
• Contribute to strategic Capability and Leadership input into the divisional objectives

Skills

Experience in similar field

Education

Grade 12 Certificate

National Diploma in Environmental Management, Environmental Law, Policing or Natural Sciences

Tools

Driver's license

Job description

City of Ekurhuleni is seeking an Environmental Enforcement Officer to undertake enforcement activities and uphold environmental laws.

The role requires Grade 12, a National Diploma in Environmental Management, Environmental Law, Policing or Natural Sciences, a valid driver’s license, and 3 years of related experience. Responsibilities include applying enforcement tools and contributing to governance and leadership within the division.