About the Role
The Department of Environmental Affairs and Development Planning is seeking a dedicated Control Environmental Officer Grade A to join its team in Ehlanzeni District. This role is pivotal in ensuring that atmospheric emission licensing applications are processed in accordance with relevant legislation, thereby protecting the environment and public health. Your expertise will contribute significantly to the community by promoting sustainable practices and enhancing air quality standards in South Africa.
As a Control Environmental Officer, you will play a vital role in investigating and evaluating environmental impact assessments, as well as reviewing applications related to air quality management. Your work will directly influence the quality of life for residents, making it a meaningful position within the public service. By ensuring compliance with environmental regulations, you will help foster a healthier environment for current and future generations.
About the Department
The Department of Environmental Affairs and Development Planning is committed to protecting and enhancing the environment for the benefit of all South Africans. It focuses on implementing policies and strategies that promote sustainable development while ensuring compliance with environmental legislation. Working in this department means being part of an organization that values collaboration, innovation, and a strong commitment to environmental stewardship, making your contribution essential in safeguarding the natural resources of our country.
What You’ll Do
- Coordinate the processing of atmospheric emission licensing applications.
- Investigate and evaluate environmental impact assessment applications.
- Review and recommend mitigation measures for air quality compliance.
- Assess applications for fuel burning equipment and open burning.
- Enforce compliance with the National Environmental Management Air Quality Act.
- Compile and maintain an atmospheric emissions inventory database.
- Monitor and maintain operations of Provincial Air Quality Monitoring Stations.
- Support local municipalities in developing and implementing Air Quality Plans.
What You’ll Need
- Grade 12 and a recognised Bachelor’s Degree (NQF7) in Environmental Management or Environmental Sciences.
- A minimum of 5 years of post-qualification experience in Environmental Management, with at least 3 years in Environmental Air Quality Management.
- Knowledge of Public Service Regulatory Framework and relevant environmental legislation.
- Strong communication skills, both verbal and written, with negotiation capabilities.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office and experience in project administration.
- Ability to work independently and excel within a multidisciplinary team.
- Competence in writing and interpreting technical reports.
How to Apply
Please submit your application before the closing date as late applications will not be considered.
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Requirements
Grade 12 plus a recognised Bachelor’s Degree (NQF7) or related qualification in Environmental Management, Environmental Sciences.Minimum of 5 years post qualification experience in Environmental Management, of which at least three (3) years must be in Environmental Air Quality Management.
Skills And Competencies: Knowledge of relevant Public Service Regulatory Framework (Public Service Act, Public Service Regulations and Public Finance Management).
Practical knowledge of and experience in working with the National Environmental Management Act, Air Quality Act and Environmental Impact Assessment Regulations, associated Instruments, and policies, guidelines, norms and standards related to Integrated Environmental Management.
Understanding and knowledge of all environmental prescripts applicable for Air Quality.
Ability to work independently and in a multidisciplinary team.
Excellent verbal and written communications skills, including negotiation and diplomacy.
Experience in project administration, and policy analysis and development.
Resourceful, and an ability to operate Microsoft office programmes effectively.
Ability to work under pressure within strict timelines.
Ability to write and interpret technical reports and documents.
Job Duties
Coordinate the processing of atmospheric emission licensing applications to ensure compliance with the relevant legislation and protection of the environment and public health.Investigate, evaluate, review, recommend on environmental impact assessment applications, specialist air quality studies and development management applications and recommend mitigation measures to ensure compliance with the relevant legislation and protection of the environment and public health Process and assess applications and to make recommendations for approval of fuel burning-equipment to enforce compliance with relevant legislation.
Process and assess applications and recommend approval of open burning applications to enforce compliance with relevant legislation.
To enforce the National Environmental Management Air Quality Act (No 39 of 2004).
Compile, develop, modify provincial air quality management plan, validate and maintain an atmospheric emissions inventory database to maintain the objectives of the AQMP and to maintain the air quality management system for the province.
Monitor and maintain operations of the Provincial Air Quality Monitoring Stations to capture credible data.
Provide local municipality support in developing and implementation of local authorities Air Quality Plans.
