Environmental Assessment Practitioner

SUMMARY:
Environmental Assessment Practitioner
Based at Head Office
Infrastructure Planning & Development
Salary: R574,335per annum excluding benefits

POSITION INFO:
Minimum Qualification: 

• Bachelor of Science (Hons) in the Natural Sciences or Equivalent, registration as Professional / Candidate Natural Scientist (SACNASP) and / or Registered / Candidate EAP (EAPASA) (NQF Level 8)

• At least 3-5 years water / environmental sector experience
• Knowledge of environmental and water-related legislation and processes
• Knowledge of environmental management systems

• Implement Amatola Water’s Environmental and Climate Change Policy to ensure adherence to environmental and water legislation
• Assist with the review of the Environmental and Climate Change Policy for Amatola Water
• Provide environmental input into planning activities
• Provide guidance concerning environmental considerations for planning initiatives
• Provide environmental input into projects
• Assist with environmental impact assessments for projects
• Implementation and monitoring of the Environmental Management System to manage the environmental impact of operation and maintenance activities
• Assist in implementation of the Environmental Management System within Amatola Water’s integrated management system (IMS).
• Participate in research projects
• Provide environmental input into research projects when required

• Communication (written and verbal) skills
• Experience in infrastructure project implementation programmes
• Computer Literate – spreadsheets, word processing and presentation packages
• Valid unendorsed driver’s license