About the Role
The Department of Environmental Affairs and Development Planning is seeking a dedicated Control Environmental Officer Grade A based in Victor Khanye (Delmas). This role is pivotal in managing the environmental centre and implementing various environmental empowerment programs and projects that directly impact the community. By focusing on sustainability and community engagement, you will play a crucial part in shaping a greener future for South Africa.
As a Control Environmental Officer, you will oversee the effective management of environmental initiatives aligned with the Annual Performance Plan (APP). Your efforts will ensure that local schools, municipalities, and stakeholders are actively involved in environmental awareness and capacity-building activities. This position not only contributes to environmental sustainability but also creates job opportunities for disadvantaged communities, making a significant difference in the lives of many.
About the Department
The Department of Environmental Affairs and Development Planning is committed to promoting sustainable development and environmental management within South Africa. Its mission is to foster a healthy environment through effective policies and programs that encourage environmental awareness and education. Working for this department means being part of a team that values community engagement and strives to empower individuals to take charge of their environmental impact.
What You’ll Do
- Manage the environmental centre and oversee its operations.
- Implement and oversee environmental empowerment programs and projects as per the APP.
- Coordinate with local and municipal stakeholders to promote environmental awareness.
- Prepare and submit monthly, quarterly, and annual reports as required.
- Ensure compliance with internal control measures and financial management.
- Lead capacity-building initiatives tailored for schools and community organizations.
- Perform ad hoc tasks as required by your supervisor.
What You’ll Need
- A Grade 12 qualification and a recognized Bachelor’s Degree (NQF7) in Environmental Science or a related field.
- At least 5 years of work experience in environmental education and empowerment.
- Proven ability to implement programs that promote environmental sustainability.
- Knowledge of relevant public services regulations and environmental management acts.
- Strong verbal and written communication skills.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office programs (Excel, Word, PowerPoint).
- Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to work independently and within a team.
- A valid driver’s license.
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, 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.
