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Competencies

Knowledge of Environmental Management, Environment, Management authorization support, Environmental impact Assessment regulations, Environmental management systems, Understanding of Environmental Management issues in relation to authorizations as well as applicable legal requirements and processes.

Understanding of government standard administrative procedures, Proven Leadership and Management, Coordination skills, Organisational and planning, Relationship Management, Stakeholder engagement, Programme and Project Management, Financial Management, Change management.

Knowledge Management, Service Delivery Innovation (SDI Problem Solving and Analysis, People Management and Empowerment, Client Orientation and Customer Focus, Innovative and proactive.

Attributes: Good interpersonal relations.

Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines.

Ability to work in a team and independently.

Strong Management skills.

Problem Solving and Analysis, Client Orientation and Customer Focus, Communication.

Duties

Manage and provide strategic leadership to the Chief Directorate and contribute to the relevant programmes and responsibilities within the Chief Directorate.

Oversee the management and provision of reactive compliance and enforcement services.

Oversee the provision of compliance monitoring and enforcement services.

Manage and administer the provision of compliance, monitoring and enforcement with regard to national environmental management biodiversity act.

Ensure effective management of teams and programmes within the department that monitor and promote compliance with environmental legislation across the different environmental sectors, including 166 waste and pollution, air quality and biodiversity management Monitor and promote compliance with the National Environmental Management Biodiversity Act (NEMBA) 2004 and other related regulations.

Oversee resources (Human, Financial, Equipment/Assets)

How to apply

Tip: Many government posts require a completed Z83 form. Download it above and follow the guide.

Notes

All costs associated with an application will be the responsibility of the applicant.

Applications on e-Recruitment system: Applicants should apply through the following website: https://erecruitment.limpopo.gov.za The application on e-Recruitment system must be accompanied by a recent comprehensive CV.

The applicant’s failure to attach a resent comprehensive CV will result in the application not being considered/disqualified.

Applicants using the e-Recruitment System must ensure that all fields are completed correctly as similarly prescribed in the Z83 application form as specified by the Directive on Human Resource Management and Development for Public Service Professionalization Volume 1, paragraph1.30.

The applicant confirms and come to an agreement that all the information presented in his/her electronic application is true, correct and legally binding as soon as he/she submit the application.

The confirmation of the application is deemed to be the signature of the Z83.

Hand delivered or posted applications (hard copies): Applicants who choose to apply using the hand delivery method (hard copies), must submit their applications on the new Z83 forms as issued by the Minister for Public Service and Administration in line with Regulation 10 of the Public Service Regulations, 2016).

The new Z83 application form can be obtained from all Government Departments or can be downloaded from www.dpsa.gov.za.

Applicants are not required to submit copies of qualifications and other relevant documents but must submit the fully completed new Z83 and a resent comprehensive Curriculum Vitae.

The applicant’s failure to fully complete the Z83 and attach a recent comprehensive CV will result in the application not being considered / disqualified.

No faxed or emailed applications will be considered.

The new Z83 application form can be obtained from all Government Departments or can be downloaded from www.dpsa.gov.za.

The new Z83 form must be fully completed, signed and initialled by the applicant.

Please use your signature or valid e-signature and not your name written in block/typed print. A Z83 not signed will be deemed a regret.

The comprehensive completion of the Z83 form by the applicant must assist the selection committee toward the suitability assessment of the candidate, based on the information provided on the form.

The following must be considered in relation to the completion of the Z83 by applicants: Part A: All fields must be completed in full.

Part B: All fields must be completed in full except when: Passport number: South African applicants need not provide passport numbers.

An applicant has responded “no” to the question “Are you conducting business with the State or are you a Director of a Public or Private company conducting business with the State? If yes, (provide the details)”, then it is acceptable for an applicant to indicate not applicable or leave blank to the question, “In the event that you are employed in the Public Service, will you immediately relinquish such business interests?” “If your professional or occupation requires official registration, provide date and particulars of registration.” – Some applicants may not be in possession of such therefore it is acceptable if left blank or if not applicable is indicated.

Part C: All fields must be completed.

Part D: All fields must be completed.

Part E, F & G: Noting that there is limited space provided applicants often indicate ‘refer to Curriculum Vitae (CV) or see attached’, this is acceptable as long as the CV has been attached and provides the required information.

If the information is not provided in the CV, the applicant may be disqualified.

It must be noted that a 168 CV is an extension of the application of employment Z83, and applicants are accountable for the information that is provided therein.

The questions related to conditions that prevent re-appointment under Part F must be answered.

Declaration must be completed and signed (Please use your signature or valid e-signature and not your name written in block/typed print. A Z83 not signed will be deemed a regret).

The position and the reference number of the post for which you are applying for, as stated in the advert, must be quoted in the spaces provided on the new Z83 form.

Applicants with foreign qualifications remain responsible for ensuring that their qualifications are evaluated by the South African Qualification Authority (SAQA) and therefore must submit the copies of certificates and evidence of evaluation by SAQA for foreign qualification if they are invited to attend interviews.

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.

Personal suitability checks shall be conducted in line with Public Service Regulation 57(1)(c).

The candidates shortlisted for posts on salary level 9 to 14, will be required to disclose his/her financial interests in accordance with the applicable prescripts.

Successful incumbents will be expected to sign a performance agreement within one month after assumption of duty.

Correspondence will, due to the large number of applications envisaged to be received, be limited to short-listed candidates only, and the applicant should accept that his/her application has been unsuccessful should he/she not have heard from the Department within 4 months of the closing date.

However, should there be any dissatisfaction, applicants are hereby advised to request reasons from the Department for any administrative actions which has adversely affected them, within 4 months, in terms of section 5, sub- section 1 and 2 of the Promotion of Administrative Justice Act 3 of 2000.

The Department reserves the right not to make any appointment to the posts advertised.

The employment decision shall be informed by the Employment Equity Plan of the Department.

Applicants who have retired from the Public Service with a specific determination that they cannot be reappointed or have been declared medically unfit will not be considered.

The Department shall not carry any related costs (transport, accommodation or meals) for invited candidates attending interviews.

Applicants are not required to submit certified copies of educational qualifications, academic record, identity document and a valid driver’s license (where required) with their application.

Only shortlisted candidates will be required to submit certified copies on / or before the day of the interview.

It is the sole responsibility of an applicant to ensure that their applications reach the Department of Economic Development, Environment and Tourism before the stipulated closing date.

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