CONTROL ENVIRONMENTAL OFFICER GRADE A
Requirements
A four (4) year degree or equivalent qualification in Natural/Environmental Science. Six(6) years post qualification experience. The disclosure of a valid unexpired drivers licence. Computer literacy. Experience in the following fields will serve as an advantage: Environmental Law, Natural Resource Economics, Compliance Monitoring and Enforcement. Knowledge of National Water Act (Act No. 36 of 1998) and related policies. Knowledge of relevant Environmental Management legislation and related policies. Knowledge of Occupational Health and Safety Act and construction regulations. Knowledge of Integrated Water Resources Management. Knowledge of PFMA and Treasury regulations 16. Knowledge of safety of Sport and Recreation events in terms of the National Water Act. Ability to review technical and scientific reports and provide recommendations. Exposure to construction environment management. Technical report writing skills. Ability to provide technical and scientific support to Department of Water and Sanitation units and other government departments. Professional judgement. Good communication, presentation and networking skills. People management skills, planning, organising, conflicts and change management. Excellent problem solving and analysis. The ability to work independently, to interact with communities, professional service providers (PSPs) and planning partners in the water sector. Willing to travel extensively all over the country and work irregular hours.
Duties
Provide integrated environmental services towards the development, maintenance, rehabilitation and refurbishment of bulk water infrastructure by providing advice on compliance to National Environmental Management Act, EIA Regulations and drafting of terms of reference for the appointment of Environmental Impact Assessment Practitioners and other related services. Take a lead in undertaking of environmental screening and assessment for activities within the infrastructure Branch. Assist with management of staff and performance management. Compilation of Environmental Management plans and related documents. Provide technical inputs relating to environmental management and construction health and safety to DWS projects. Assist to resolve social and ecological issues that arise during the construction, upgrading of infrastructure, and conducting environmental audits. Assist in project managing health and safety agents at the departmental construction sites, including review of safety plans and drawing of terms and reference for the appointment of construction health and safety agents. 36", "Represent the Department in various fora. Develop terms of reference and manage PSPs where required. Ensure Human Resource Management and risk management.