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POST 08/430 : ENVIRONMENTAL OFFICER SPECIALISED PRODUCTION
This vacancy has expired. The closing date was 20 Mar 2026.
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Requirements
Knowledge
Good working knowledge of environmental legislation and policies.
Practical knowledge of the Environmental Impact Assessment process.
Knowledge and understanding of the environmental impact hierarchy and regulations.
Sound understanding of other integrated environmental management tools.
Understanding of the objectives and provisions of the National Environmental Management Act, 1998, and subordinate legislation.
Knowledge of relevant Public Service Acts, Rules and Regulations.
Good communication skills (verbal and written).
Computer literacy.
Presentation skills.
Analytical skills.
Conflict management and problem solving skills.
Project management and interpersonal relations.
Ability to evaluate and review documents and timeously produce thorough and informative documents and formulate clear, concise, legally defensible decisions.
Good planning and organisation skills.
Duties
Management of the EIA process, including the drafting of environmental authorisations and conditions of authorisations.
Management and dissemination of information and technical/procedural advice relating to environmental impact management.
Management and implementation of other Integrated Environmental Management tools.
Perform and manage administrative and related functions.
Conduct site inspections and compile site visit reports.
Evaluate environmental authorisation applications which include the following: Provide technical and procedural advice to stakeholders (e.g.
Environmental Assessment Practitioners (EAP’s), local authorities and other departments and applicants).
Review, interpret and evaluate applications and associated documentation according to established norms and standards.
Review and evaluate Environmental Management Programmes for mining, municipal and water use applications.
Review, evaluate and assess applications of unlawful development.
Records management.
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