Environmentalist

eThekwini Municipality; Durban; On-site; ZAR 300,000 - 450,000; Full time

Job summary

A local government authority in Durban is seeking an Environmentalist. The role involves implementing environmental policies, overseeing projects, and ensuring sustainable development. Candidates should have a postgraduate qualification in Environmental Sciences and 4 years of relevant experience. A valid driving license is required. This position is ideal for those looking to contribute to environmental management and local planning efforts.

Qualifications

• Post graduate qualification (NQF level 8) in Environmental Sciences or Environmental Management or any other related and equivalent qualification.
• Valid motor vehicle driving license.
• 4 Years relevant experience.

Responsibilities

• Implements the eThekwini Environmental Management Policy and other related environmental policies.
• Contributes to the preparation and implementation of an Environmental Management System.
• Contributes to the preparation of EMs environmental input into provincial environmental management and implementation plans.
• Contributes to the regular state of the environment reporting.
• Contributes to the councils Local Agenda 21 / Local Action 21 programme.
• Oversees the preparation of environmental plans for specific areas or issues.
• Liaise with stakeholders and officials concerned with environmental planning and management matters.
• Oversees project implementation.
• Assists in the management of consultants.
• Assists committees in their deliberations impacting environmental management.

Job description

Job Purpose

Contributes to the co-ordination, preparation and implementation of an Environmental Management System aimed at achieving sustainable development and protection of the Unicity's environmental assets.

Responsibilities

ENVIRONMENTALIST 10400010

• Implements of the eThekwini Environmental Management Policy and other related environmental policies.
• Contributes to the preparation and implementation of an Environmental Management System.
• Contributes to the preparation of EMs environmental input into provincial environmental management and implementation plans.
• Contributes to the regular state of the environment reporting.
• Contributes to the councils Local Agenda 21 / Local Action 21 programme.
• Oversees the preparation of environmental plans for specific areas or issues.
• Liaise with stakeholders and officials concerned with environmental planning and management matters.
• Oversees project implementation.
• Assists Manager Policy Co-ordination and Implementation in the management of consultants.
• Assists committees in their deliberations where these may have an impact on the environmental management.

SENIOR ENVIRONMENTALIST 10400010B

• Implements of the eThekwini Environmental Management Policy and other related environmental policies.
• Contributes to the preparation and implementation of an Environmental Management System.
• Contributes to the EMs environmental input into provincial environmental management and implementation plans.
• Contributes to the councils Local Agenda 21 / Local Action 21 programme.
• Contributes to the regular state of the environment reporting.
• Liaise with stakeholders and officials concerned with environmental planning and management matters.
• Oversees and co-ordinates the preparation of environmental plans for specific areas or issues.
• Oversees and co-ordinates project implementation.
• Identifies strategic projects or research that needs to be undertaken and prepares appropriate budgets and action plans.
• Conceptualises and develops sustainable development indicators.
• Assists committees in their deliberations where these may have an impact on the environmental management.

Competencies

• Planning.
• Attention to Detail.
• Project Management.
• Discipline Specific Skills.
• Interpersonal relationships.
• Communication.
• Resilience.
• Change Readiness.
• Cognitive Ability.
• Team Orientation.
• Direct Setting.

Essential Requirements

ENVIRONMENTALIST 10400010

• Post graduate qualification (NQF level 8) in Environmental Sciences or Environmental Management or any other related and equivalent qualification.
• Valid motor vehicle driving license.
• 4 Years relevant experience.

SENIOR ENVIRONMENTALIST 10400010B

• Post graduate qualification (NQF level 8) in Environmental Sciences or Environmental Management or any other related and equivalent qualification.
• Valid motor vehicle driving license.
• 5 Years relevant experience.

Preferred Requirements

ENVIRONMENTALIST 10400010

• Masters Degree (NQF Level 9) in Environmental Sciences or Environmental Management or any other related and equivalent qualification.
• 5 years relevant experience.

SENIOR ENVIRONMENTALIST 10400010B

• Masters degree (NQF Level 9) in Environmental Sciences or Environmental Management or any other related and equivalent qualification.
• 6 years relevant experience.