Control Environmental Officer: General Waste Minimisation (Reference AP07/2013)

Advertiser: Department of Environmental Affairs

Location: Pretoria

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

Requirements:
An appropriate three year Bachelor’s degree or equivalent qualification in Natural or Engineering Sciences or Environmental Sciences, plus appropriate working experience in the field of pollution and waste management. An understanding of the policy and legislative framework governing general waste management. Experience in project management will be an added advantage. Negotiation skills and good interpersonal relations. Well-developed communication skills. The ability to work independently and efficiently under pressure.

Duties:
Assist in the identification of policy and regulatory interventions for the sound environmental management of general waste streams. Assist in the development of initiatives for the prevention and minimisation of priority general waste streams, including recycling and reuse. Provide technical input for legislation and policy development, environmental impact assessment, capacity building, as well as authorisation and regulatory processes related to general waste management. Support the development and administration of agreements with industry, aimed at reducing the release of priority general waste streams into the environment. Investigate mechanisms for the collection, transportation, treatment and disposal of general waste. Support the development of plans for the proper management of general waste. Investigate mechanisms for improved general waste management. Identify general waste information requirements for the waste information system. Disseminate information on general waste and, in particular, promote awareness on recycling.

Enquiries: Mr T. Mohapi Tel: (012) 310 3861

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: AP07/2013

Closing date: 27 May 2013