Environmental Officer Production Grade A – C (X3 Posts)

EdUpStairs; Durban; On-site; ZAR 358,000 - 610,000; Full time

Job summary

EdUpStairs in Durban seeks a candidate with a National Diploma in Environmental Management or Natural Sciences to assess WULA licenses and conduct site inspections. The role requires knowledge of water resource management, relevant legislation, and strong communication skills.

Willingness to travel country-wide and work under pressure is expected. One year of experience is advantageous; a valid driver's license is essential.

Qualifications

• National Diploma in Environmental Management or Natural Sciences.
• One year experience or internship preferred.
• Valid unexpired driver's license.
• Knowledge of integrated water resource management.
• Knowledge of water sector legislation (NWA, CARA, NEMA, MPRDA).

Responsibilities

• Assess completeness of WULAs and conduct site inspections.
• Liaise with clients and stakeholders to obtain information during WULA assessments.
• Draft license conditions to mitigate environmental impacts of water uses.
• Assist in developing NWA implementation policies and guidelines.
• Draft RoRs and decision documents.
• Respond to queries from clients inside and outside the department.

Skills

Communication skills

HR management

Liaison & networking

Presentation skills

Teamwork

Education

National Diploma in Environmental Management or Natural Sciences

Job description

Salary: R357 597 - R610 131 per annum, (OSD)

Centre: Durban

Requirements

A National Diploma in Environmental Management or Natural Sciences.
One (1) year working experience including internship or experiential learning will serve as an added advantage.
The disclosure of a valid unexpired driver's license.
Sound knowledge of integrated water resource management and water resource protection.
Knowledge and understanding of the water sector: relevant legislations (NWA, CARA and NEMA, MPRDA) together with the
related policies, regulations, principles, guidelines, tools and procedures; policy development, implementation and monitoring.
Skills and experience in management of human resources.
Excellent communication skills including verbal, report writing, presentation skills.
Sound interpersonal skills as well as the ability to work in a multi-disciplinary team.
Willingness to work abnormal hours and under pressure as well as travel country wide.
Proven liaison and networking skills especially as they relate to Corporative Governance and stakeholder engagement.

Duties

Assess completeness of WULAs and conduct site inspections.
Liaise with clients and other stakeholders to obtain outstanding information during WULA assessments.
Requesting scientific input within the Department using the specified templates.
Access and evaluate Hydrological and Environmental information with regard to license applications.
Assist in development of policies and guidelines for the implementation of National Water Act (NWA), 36 of 1998, with regard to water use sector.
Final assessment of information submitted by Water Use License Applicants and input from internal specialists.
Drafting record of recommendations (RoRs) and resultant decision documents.
Draft license conditions to control/mitigate the negative impacts of water uses.
Assist on responding to queries from clients within and outside the department.

Enquiries

Mr Shaun Naidoo, Cell No: [phone]