Control Environmental Officer: Strategic Administrative Enforcement (Pollution and Waste) (Reference AP13/2013)

Advertiser: Department of Environmental Affairs

Location: Pretoria

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

Requirements:
An appropriate three year Bachelors degree / National diploma focusing on law, environmental law, environmental management or similar area of study and at least three years’ working experience in the relevant field. Experience in inspecting and investigating large industrial sites will be an advantage. Investigation best practice, knowledge of environmental policies, legislation, international instruments, civil procedure, criminal procedure, constitutional law and administrative law. Understanding of the environmental law and the environmental compliance and enforcement management system. Ability to link technical and legal aspects related to environmental compliance issues. Excellent written and verbal communication skills, particularly with regard to drafting of directives, notices and legal correspondence. The ability to interact with and provide assistance to a wide range of stakeholders, as well as an understanding of intergovernmental relations and cooperative governance. Leadership, analytical, problem-solving and negotiation skills. Information management and computer literacy skills. A service-orientated approach and ability to work efficiently and effectively under pressure. The ability to work independently, or as part of a team. Must be able to work under pressure and conform to deadlines determined by supervisor.

Duties:
Undertake administrative enforcement processes in relation to strategic, proactive projects and in response to detected non-compliance related to pollution, waste and environmental impact assessment that fall within the mandate of the Department and in accordance with the Directorate’s strategic goals for successful and effective enforcement action. Carry out the function of an environmental management inspector (EMI). Carry out inspections of facilities targeted for strategic, proactive inspections. Prepare effective and legally defensible directives, notices and legal correspondence, and assisting in the drafting of enforcement court applications on behalf of the Department, where necessary. Vetting of inspection reports following the strategic, proactive inspections. Utilize the Information Management System to effectively manage investigations and progress.

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: AP13/2013

Closing date: 27 May 2013