Control Environmental Officer: Integrated Environmental Authorisations (Strategic Infrastructure Development) (Reference AP08/2013)

Advertiser: Department of Environmental Affairs

Location: Pretoria

Salary: Appropriate salary will be determined according to the regulatory framework (Based on OSD)

Requirements:
An appropriate 3-year Bachelor’s degree in the environmental management/sciences/social sciences field or relevant equivalent qualification. A postgraduate qualification, attendance of environmental management or EIA courses and GIS skills will serve as added advantages. Thorough knowledge of and experience in the National Environmental Management Act, as amended, in particular S24. Thorough knowledge of and experience in GN Regulation 543, 544, 545, 546 and 547 and its proposed amendments. Extensive experience in EIA and current involvement in the EIA sector. A minimum of 3 years in a management position in the EIA field. Thorough knowledge of integrated environmental management and its application. Knowledge of sustainable development ideals and objectives. Working experience in the administration and review of EIAs and the dynamics of EIA administration systems. Advanced computer literacy and relevant experience. Good communication skills (written, verbal and graphic).Good organising, planning and reporting skills. Problem-solving skills. Strategic thinking. The ability to work individually and in a team. The ability to work under pressure without supervision and to multitask. Willingness to travel extensively (long journeys) alone and a valid Code B/EB driver’s.

Duties:
Administer the environmental authorisation system in terms of NEMA, related to all development that are of strategic economic or social importance; i.e. Strategic Infrastructure Developments (SIDs). Review EIA reports and recommendations made by case officers. Facilitate and Coordinate Pre-application Consultation with the Presidential Infrastructure Coordination Commission (PICC) and Strategic Infrastructure Project (SIP) Coordinators. Administer and review all Strategic Infrastructure Development (SID) applications. Coordinate communication between the Department and the PICC as well as between different Branches within the Department and the Office of the DG. Implement and promote integrated environmental decision-making. Implement and promote the development of decision-support processes and instruments to streamline SIPs integrated authorisations. Implementation of and adherence to approved Standard Operating Procedures (SOP‟s) (related to NEMA, NEMWA, GN R.385, R.386 & R.387 and GN R.543, R.544, R.545 & R.546). Provide technical input to Appeals Response Reports. Support Regulatory Services with compliance monitoring and enforcement. Participate in environmental monitoring committees (EMC) or environmental liaison committees (ELC) / Authority Committees (AC) for EIA authorisations issued. Implement DEA and Public Entity EIA forums. Provide technical input into CD: IEA correspondence. Ensuring that the planning and implementation of all developments take environmental considerations into account. Representing the Department on relevant committees, forums, etc. Mentoring, managing and supervising environmental officers. Respond on Appeals, Ministerial and Parliamentary Questions

Enquiries: Ms Milicent Solomons (012) 395 1852

For attention: Ms T Makitla

The National Department of Environmental Affairs is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer

Applications:
The Director-General, Department of Environmental Affairs, Private Bag x 447, Pretoria, 0001 ( or hand-delivered to: 315 Pretorius Street, 315 Pretorius Street, Cnr Pretorius & Lilian Ngoyi Streets, Fedsure Forum Building, 1st Floor, North Tower, Room 106 (Information Center).

Note:
Applications must be submitted on a Z83 form (click to download pdf form) and should be accompanied by certified copies of qualifications as well as a comprehensive CV in order to be considered. Note: Short-listed candidates will be subjected to screening and security vetting to determine their suitability for employment, including but not limited to: Criminal records; Citizen Status; Credit worthiness; Previous employment (reference checks); and Qualification verification. The person appointed to this position will be subjected to a security clearance. It is the applicant’s responsibility to have foreign qualification evaluated by the South African Qualification Authority (SAQA).

Correspondence will be limited to shortlisted candidate only. If you have not been contacted within three month of the closing date of this advertisement, please accept that your application was unsuccessful. The department reserves the right not to make an appointment.

People with Disabilities are encouraged to apply.

Reference number: AP08/2013

Closing date: 29 April 2013