Environmental Officer

Key responsibilities

Plan, develop and control the Environmental Management and
conservation of the natural environment of the Municipality in
accordance with applicable Legislation and Municipal By-Laws
(NEMA 107 of 1998 as amended)
- Liaise with relevant role-players/stakeholders/local
environment forums in relation to the management of
sensitive and protected areas.
- Initiate Environmental Management systems, programs,
and plans, and monitor implementation compliances.
- Manage and control own sectional budget
- Continuous auditing and alignment of appropriate
environmental mechanisms, plans, and programs with
the strategic objectives of the Municipality
- Participates in the delivery of awareness and educational
programs on environmental management approaches to
the community
- Manage environmental approval, authorization
processes, and applications for human settlement, bulk
infrastructure, and other municipal development projects
- Manage and control procedural administrative
requirements, record keeping, and reporting deadlines
associated with the functionality
- Keep abreast of developments, legislative changes,
emerging trends, and the latest technologies in the
profession
Personal
- Very hardworking
- Reliable
- Dynamic professional with great values and integrity

- Team player that believes in constant and ongoing
communication
- Very detailed in his approach

Knowledge Competencies

- Project Management Skills
- Proficiency in at least 2 South African official languages -
Read, Write and speak
- Computer literacy (GIS, MS Office applications)
- People Management
- Ability to give attention to detail.
- Analytical
- Ability to work under pressure.
- Willingness to work after normal working hours, during
emergencies, and planned overtime.
Experience
- 15 years of experience as an Environmental Officer or
similar role
- 10 years’ experience in report writing
- 8 years of experience on Mining Sites/projects producing
reports
- Experience with writing policies and procedures for
Mining Environmental issues
- Worked with other Environmental Impact Study
companies, especially on mining projects
Qualifications
- Matric
- Degree in Environmental Management/Natural Science/
Urban Studies/Town Planning or equivalent NQF7
- Code B driver’s license with no judgements
- 3-5 years’ experience in a similar role