Environmental Officer (PRODUCTION LEVEL): Coastal Management

What you will need

• An appropriate recognised 3-year B-Degree or Diploma (or equivalent qualification) in Environmental, Natural, Earth or Engineering Sciences
• A valid (Code B or higher) driving licence.
• Competencies: Working knowledge of the following: Coastal and environmental management and ecological process
• Relevant coastal, environmental and estuary legislation
• Coastal, environmental and estuary management
• Project management
• Facilitation / stakeholder engagements.
• Skills in the following: Driving
• Typing
• Computer literacy in MS Office Package (Word, Excel, PowerPoint
• Language skills
• Information Technology
• Report writing
• Honesty and integrity
• Timeframes
• Excellent communication and presentation skills
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Skills and competencies

• Competencies: Working knowledge of the following: Coastal and environmental management and ecological process
• Skills in the following: Driving
• Language skills
• Excellent communication and presentation skills

Key responsibilities

• Providing technical advice in support of the administration and implementation of NEM: ICMA and other applicable legislation, policies and strategies pertaining to coastal and estuary management
• Supporting the administration and implementation of the NEM: ICMA and other applicable legislation, regulations, policies and strategies pertaining to coastal management
• Support compliance and enforcement of NEM: ICMA
• Support the implementation of the Provincial Estuarine Management Programme which gives effect to the NEM: ICM Act: National Estuarine Management Protocol
• Supporting project, administrative and financial management.

Additional details

• Grade: Provincial

How to apply

Applications are submitted online via www.westerncape.gov.za/health-jobs (click “online applications”).

• Application method: Online
• Enquiries: Ms Marlene Laros (email: [email protected]). DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND WELLNESS In line with the Employment Equity Plan of the Department of Health it is our intention with this advertisement to achieve equity in the workplace by promoting equal opportunities and fair treatment in employment through the elimination of unfair discrimination.

Please note

• It will be expected of candidates to be available for selection interviews on a date, time and place as determined by the Department.
• Kindly note that excess personnel will receive preference.
• All shortlisted candidates, including the SMS, shall undertake two pre-entry assessments.
• One will be a practical exercise to determine a candidate’s suitability based on the post’s technical and generic requirements and the other must be an integrity (ethical conduct) assessment.
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