ENVIRONMENTAL OFFICER SPECIALISED PRODUCTION
Requirements
A relevant Honours Degree in Environmental Science, Water Resources Management or related fields. Experience in any of the following fields will service as an advantage: Environmental Science, Water Resource Management, Environmental Law, Natural Resource Economics, Occupational Health and Safety and Construction Health and Safety. The disclosure of valid unexpired driver’s license. Compliance monitoring and enforcement. Working knowledge of National Water Act, 1998(Act no. 36 of 1998) and related policies. Working knowledge of relevant Environmental Management legislation and related policies. Working 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. This include amongst others, the undertaking of environmental legislative screening assessment and compile terms of reference for the appointment of environmental assessment practitioners and related services. Compilation of environmental management plans. Provide environmental, health and safety inputs during the planning and construction phase of projects. Assist to resolve social and ecological issues. That arise during the construction, upgrading of infrastructure, and conducting environmental audits. Assist in developing and implementation of recreation water use policies and guidelines. Implementation of other related legislation dealing with access and use of State Dams. Advise on applications for commercial recreation water use at State Dams especially with regards to PFMA and Treasury Regulations 16 requirements. Give support and guidance to the DWS NWRI cluster offices. Represent the Department in various fora.