CONTROL ENVIRONMENT OFFICER GRADE A: NATIONAL INFRASTRUCTURE AUTHORISATION

Job Overview

The Department is seeking a Control Environment Officer Grade A for National Infrastructure Authorisation in Pretoria, offering R636 978 per annum. Candidates require a 4-year NQF 8 degree in Environmental Management, Science, or Natural Science, plus six years of post-qualification experience. Responsibilities include administering environmental authorisations under NEMA and NEMWA, reviewing EIA reports, processing Section 24G and 30A applications, guiding junior officers, stakeholder management, supporting compliance monitoring, and responding to parliamentary queries. Essential skills include advanced computer literacy, project management, report writing, and a valid driver's license with willingness to travel.

Requirements & Qualifications

• A recognised Four (4) year degree in Environmental Management/ Science or Natural Science or equivalent qualification (NQF 8) in a related field
• Six (6) years post qualification experience
• Appropriate experience in the application of National Environmental Management Act (Act 107 of 1998) (NEMA), as amended
• Experience in NEMA Environmental Impact Assessment Regulations 2014 and National Environmental Management Waste Act
• Knowledge of EIA Regulations, integrated environmental management and its application
• Extensive knowledge of sustainable development ideals and objectives, and associated integrated environmental management instruments and tools
• Understanding of policy and legislative framework governing environmental management and legislative process
• Experience in administration and review of EIA's and the dynamics of EIA's administration systems
• Advanced computer skills, project management skills, report writing skills, and good communication skills (written or oral)
• Ability to work individually and in a team, and ability to work under pressure without supervision
• Willingness to travel extensively
• Valid driver's license

Key Duties & Responsibilities

• Administer the environmental authorisation system in terms of NEMA and NEMWA related to all national developments
• Review EIA reports and recommendations made by Case Officers
• Review and process Section 24G and 30A applications in terms of NEMA and its Regulations, 2014 as amended
• Establish and/or maintain relationships with key stakeholders on a monthly, bi-monthly, or quarterly basis
• Manage, respond and/or delegate queries from stakeholders
• Manage, guide and advise Control Environmental Officers and Case Officers
• Coordinate and interact with stakeholders and provide guidance during planned and impromptu meetings and site visits
• Review and/ or provide technical input to Appeals Response Reports (ARRs)
• Support Regulatory Services with compliance monitoring and enforcement
• Participate in South African Wind Energy Association (SAWEA) and Strategic Infrastructure Projects (SIPs) meetings for EIA applications
• Respond to Promotion of Access to Information Act (PAIA) requests, Ministerial and Parliamentary queries

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