Control Environmental Officer: EMI Legal Support (Reference AP14/2013)

Advertiser: Department of Environmental Affairs

Location: Pretoria

Salary: Appropriate salary will be determined according to the regulatory framework based on OSD

Requirements:
An appropriate LLB degree or equivalent qualification. Knowledge of environmental, administrative, criminal and constitutional law and procedures. At least 4 (four) years relevant experience in the research, analysis and application of legislation, the provision of legal advice and the development of policies and procedures related to law enforcement activities (experience related to the enforcement of environmental legislation will be an added advantage). Excellent written and verbal communication skills, particularly in the analysis of and provision of legal advice on the application of environmental law. The ability to interact with a wide range of stakeholders; as well as an understanding of intergovernmental relations and co-operative governance. The ability to be pro-active and think independently. The ability to apply legal principles to practical compliance and enforcement scenarios. Strategic, analytical, problem-solving and negotiation skills. Computer literacy and the ability to access legal information resources. Customer focus and responsiveness. A high level of personal accountability and attention to detail.

Duties:
Analyse and interpret environmental legislation, civil and criminal court judgements, and other related legal resources. Provide legal support and advice to promote effective compliance and enforcement actions by the Environmental Management Inspectorate in the event of non-compliance with national environmental legislation. Assess, develop and update appropriate policies, procedures and information resources in support of the Environmental Management Inspectorate. Provide input into draft environmental legislation with compliance and enforcement impacts; and to provide support to capacity-building programmes of the Environmental Management Inspectorate.

Enquiries: Mr M Jardine Tel: (012) 310 3375

Note:
Successful candidates will be required to undertake a written component of the interview)

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

For attention: Ms K Selemela

Closing date: 27 May 2013

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.

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. SMS candidates will be subjected to a competency assessment test and signing of a performance agreement and an employment contract (once appointed) The person appointed to this position will be subjected to a security clearance.

The National Department of Environmental Affairs is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer. It is the applicant‘s responsibility to have foreign qualification evaluated by the South African Qualification Authority (SAQA).

Correspondence will be limited to short-listed 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: AP14/2013

Closing date: 27 May 2013