ENVIRONMENTAL OFFICER PRODUCTION GRADE A - C

Job Overview

The Pongola-Umzimkhulu Catchment Management Agency is seeking to fill three Environmental Officer Production Grade A-C positions based in Durban. Responsibilities include assessing Water Use Licence Applications (WULAs), conducting site inspections, evaluating hydrological and environmental information, drafting recommendations, and developing policies for the National Water Act. Requirements include a National Diploma in Environmental Management or Natural Sciences, a valid driver's license, and knowledge of relevant water sector legislation such as NWA, CARA, NEMA, and MPRDA.

Requirements & Qualifications

• A National Diploma in Environmental Management or Natural Sciences.
• One (1) year working experience including internship or experiential learning will serve as an added advantage.
• The disclosure of a valid unexpired driver’s license.
• Sound knowledge of integrated water resource management and water resource protection.
• Knowledge and understanding of the water sector: relevant legislations (NWA, CARA and NEMA, MPRDA) together with the related policies, regulations, principles, guidelines, tools and procedures.
• Knowledge of policy development, implementation and monitoring.
• Skills and experience in management of human resources.
• Excellent communication skills including verbal, report writing, and presentation skills.
• Sound interpersonal skills as well as the ability to work in a multi-disciplinary team.
• Willingness to work abnormal hours and under pressure as well as travel country wide.
• Proven liaison and networking skills especially as they relate to Corporative Governance and stakeholder engagement.

Key Duties & Responsibilities

• Assess completeness of WULAs and conduct site inspections.
• Liaise with clients and other stakeholders to obtain outstanding information during WULA assessments.
• Requesting scientific input within the Department using the specified templates.
• Access and evaluate Hydrological and Environmental information with regard to license applications.
• Assist in development of policies and guidelines for the implementation of National Water Act (NWA), 36 of 1998, with regard to water use sector.
• Final assessment of information submitted by Water Use License Applicants and input from internal specialists.
• Drafting record of recommendations (RoRs) and resultant decision documents.
• Draft license conditions to control/mitigate the negative impacts of water uses.
• Assist on responding to queries from clients within and outside the department.

Enquiries & Contact