About the Role
The Department of Environmental Affairs and Development Planning is looking for a dedicated Control Environmental Officer Grade A in Emalahleni. This role plays a crucial part in managing environmental centres and implementing various empowerment programmes that directly benefit our communities. By facilitating these initiatives, the successful candidate will contribute significantly to environmental sustainability and the creation of job opportunities in the region.
Located in the heart of Emalahleni, this position offers a unique opportunity to work closely with local municipalities and stakeholders, ensuring that environmental awareness and education programs are effectively executed. The work you do here not only impacts the local community but also aligns with broader national goals aimed at preserving our environment for future generations.
About the Department
The Department of Environmental Affairs and Development Planning is committed to fostering sustainable development and environmental stewardship. Its mission is to implement policies and programmes that promote environmental sustainability while empowering disadvantaged communities through education and capacity building. Working in this department means being part of a vital mission that aims to improve the quality of life for all South Africans through responsible environmental management.
What You’ll Do
- Manage the operations of the environmental centre, ensuring compliance with regulations and policies.
- Implement and oversee environmental empowerment programmes and projects as outlined in the Annual Performance Plan (APP).
- Coordinate with local and municipal stakeholders to enhance awareness and education on environmental issues.
- Prepare and submit comprehensive reports, consolidating data for monthly, quarterly, and annual assessments.
- Ensure efficient management of financial and physical resources at the centre.
- Support the development and execution of community-based events aimed at promoting environmental sustainability.
- Address any ad hoc tasks as requested by your supervisor, contributing to the overall efficiency of the centre.
What You’ll Need
- A Grade 12 certificate in addition to a recognised Bachelor’s Degree (NQF7) in Environmental Science or a related field.
- A minimum of 5 years’ experience in environmental education and/or empowerment.
- Demonstrated ability to implement programmes that foster environmental sustainability and create job opportunities.
- Strong knowledge of relevant Public Services Regulatory Frameworks, including the Environmental Management Act.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to work both independently and as part of a multi-disciplinary team.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications (Excel, Word, PowerPoint) and project administration capabilities.
- Valid driver’s licence and excellent interpersonal skills.
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) in environmental Science fields or related qualification.A minimum of 5 year’s work experience in environmental education and/or empowerment.
Ability to implement environmental empowerment programmes and projects to empower disadvantaged communities in terms of environmental sustainability and creation of work opportunities.
Skills And Competencies: Knowledge of relevant Public Services Regulatory Framework (Public Service Act, Public services Regulations Act and Public Finance Management Act), National Environmental Management Act, Environmental Education policies, guidelines, 231 norms and standards related to Environmental Prescripts applicable to EE.
Ability to work independently and in multi-disciplinary team.
Must have excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Project administration, innovative, creative ability to operate Microsoft office programmes (Excel, word and PowerPoint).
Ability to work under pressure with strict timelines.
Supervisory and human resource management skills.
Good interpersonal skills, Conflict Management skills, Ability to work individually and in a team.
A valid driver’s licence.
Job Duties
Manage the environmental centre, implement, and manage environmental empowerment programmes, projects and activities in line with the Annual performance plan (APP).Management of performance in the centre in line with PMDS and APP.
Ensure implementation of environmental empowerment programmes.
Projects, and events as per APP on school, municipal and stakeholder level.
Coordination of local, and municipal stakeholders for environmental awareness creation, capacity building, and empowerment.
Perform any other related Ad Hoc tasks and duties as requested and required by the supervisor.
Ensure effective and efficient management of financial and physical resources of the centre.
Ensure internal control measures and compliances are in place.
Prepare, consolidate, and submit monthly, quarterly and annual reports as required.
