Professional Officer - Cape Town

Affirmative Portfolios; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 260,000 - 380,000; Full time

Job summary

Affirmative Portfolios seeks a meticulous Professional Officer - Environmental Management to support an Environmental Compliance team in Cape Town. The role focuses on managing legal documentation, research, and administrative support for risk and litigation-related activities.

You will draft notices and reports, review submissions, coordinate with government authorities, and assist with meetings while ensuring timely completion of key processes. 2–5 years of legal experience is preferred.

Qualifications

• 2–5 years of relevant legal experience.
• Experience with environmental and administrative law preferred.
• Strong writing and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Drafting formal correspondence such as notices, letters and reports to Council committees
• Reviewing submissions such as comments, objections, notices, draft contracts, MoUs and MoAs
• Scheduling, tracking and documenting complex administrative processes with stakeholders and authorities
• Drawing up documents and reports for review and finalisation under delegated authority
• Communication and liaison with municipal staff and other stakeholders
• Assisting with meetings, including logistics and preparation
• Project administration, planning and project management in respect of essential work processes
• Ensure project specific processes meet required timeframes and outcomes

Skills

Planning

Administration

Written communication

Oral communication

Independent work

Team collaboration

Driver's license

Education

B-degree in Environmental Law

LLB advantageous

Tools

MS Office Suite

Job description

Professional Officer - Environmental Management

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We are looking for a meticulous and organized individual, who will play a pivotal role in supporting an Environmental Compliance team, which is involved in significant litigation and environmental risk management. The successful candidate will play a crucial role in managing legal documentation, conducting research, and providing essential administrative support.

Key Responsibilities:

• Drafting formal correspondence such as notices, letters and reports to Council committees

• Reviewing submissions such as comments, objections, notices, draft contracts, MoUs and MoAs

• Scheduling, tracking and documenting complex administrative processes involving both internal and external stakeholders and role players, including provincial and national government authorities.

• Drawing up documents and reports for review and finalisation under delegated authority

• Communication and liaison with relevant municipal staff and other stakeholders

• Assisting with meetings, including logistics and preparation.

• Project administration, planning and project management in respect of essential work processes.

• Ensure project specific processes meet the required timeframes and outcomes

Key Skills & Experience

• Good planning, administration, writing and oral communication

• Project administration, planning and project management skills

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite: Demonstrate advanced skills in Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook.

• Ability to work both independantly and within a team.

• Valid driver's licence and own transport

Qualification:

A relevant 3-year tertiary qualification preferably a B- Degree in Enviromental law (LLB advantageous) including environmental law and / or administrative law.

Experience:

2 - 5 years relevant legal experience required