About the Role
The Department Of Environmental Affairs And Development Planning is seeking a dedicated and skilled individual for the position of Deputy Director: Environmental and Disaster Management at its Head Office in Polokwane. This role is crucial in shaping policies and systems that enhance environmental management in the province. By developing and implementing effective strategies, you will contribute significantly to the safety and well-being of local communities while ensuring that ecological standards are upheld. This position holds the power to influence sustainable practices that will benefit the environment and public health for generations to come.
The Deputy Director will play a pivotal role in fostering collaboration between various stakeholders, ensuring that environmental assessments and compliance measures are met in road maintenance and infrastructure activities. With Polokwane being a vibrant hub in Limpopo, your work will directly impact the province’s ability to manage its natural resources responsibly and sustainably. Join us in making a difference in public service and enhancing the quality of life for the citizens of South Africa.
About the Department
The Department Of Environmental Affairs And Development Planning is committed to promoting a sustainable environment through effective governance and strategic leadership. Its mission encompasses ensuring compliance with environmental legislation, developing conservation policies, and fostering public awareness about environmental issues. Working here offers a unique opportunity to engage with various stakeholders and contribute to initiatives that have a lasting impact on the community and the environment.
What You’ll Do
- Develop and implement policies and systems for environmental management.
- Review and recommend approval for scientific projects.
- Facilitate the establishment of scientific standards and service levels.
- Monitor compliance with Safety, Health, and Environmental Management (SHE) legislation.
- Oversee Environmental Impact Assessments and Environmental Management Plans.
- Manage the appointment and performance of professional service providers.
- Conduct risk assessments and audits to ensure contractor safety.
- Provide strategic guidance and support to stakeholders in the industry.
- Lead scientific research initiatives and publish findings.
- Ensure effective financial management and resource allocation.
What You’ll Need
- Grade 12/Matric and a qualification at NQF level 6 in Environmental Management or Natural Science.
- A minimum of five years’ experience in Environmental Management or Natural Science, with three years at a management level.
- Valid driver’s license (unless exempt due to disability).
- Strong knowledge of programme and project management, scientific methodologies, and legal compliance.
- Excellent communication, leadership, and problem-solving skills.
- Proficiency in data analysis and technical report writing.
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/Matric and a qualification at NQF level 6 in Environmental Management/Natural Science as recognised by SAQA.Five (5) years’ of experience in Environmental Management or Natural Science of which three (3) years must be at Assistant Director /junior management level.
Valid driver’s license, with the exception of applicants with disabilities.
Knowledge And Skills: Programme and project management.
Scientific methodologies and models.
Research and development.
Computer-aided scientific applications.
Knowledge of legal compliance.
Technical report writing.
Creating high performance culture.
Professional judgment.
Data analysis Policy development 241 and analysis Strategic capability and leadership.
Problem solving and analysis.
Decision making.
Team leadership.
Creativity.
Financial management.
Customer focus and responsiveness.
Communication.
Computer skills.
People management.
Planning and organising.
Conflict Management.
Job Duties
Ensure the development and implementation of policies, systems and procedures: Review and recommend/approve scientific projects.Facilitate the setting of scientific standards, specifications and service levels according to organizational objectives to ensure optimum operational availability.
Monitor scientific efficiencies according to organizational goals.
Facilitate the compilation of innovation proposals to ensure validity and adherence to organizational principles.
Provide strategic leadership and direction.
Align project to organizational strategies.
Provide support and advice to the industry and stakeholders.
Develop and maintain relationships/ collaborations.
Review scientific documents.
Implement, monitor and enforce compliance to Safety, Health and Environmental Management (SHE) legislation in Road Maintenance and Infrastructure Activities: Facilitate Environmental Impact Assessment and Environmental Management Plans for road maintenance activities (National Environmental Management Act).
Implementation and enforcement of the Minerals Petroleum Resources Development Act (MPRDA).
Identification and acquisition of good sources of construction material for re-gravelling activities (obtain mining permits and closure certificates for borrow pits and management thereof).
Ensure effective waste management in road maintenance activities (NEMA: Waste Act).
Ensure that occupational health and safety plans, policies, procedures and programmes are developed, implemented and improved in project sites (Occupational Health and Safety Act and Construction Regulation 2014).
Conducting occupational health hazard identification, risk assessments, audits and inspections to ensure roads maintenance contractor safety requirements are satisfied.
Ensure Road Safety through conducting Road Safety Appraisals.
Comply with National Government directives to update the current Acts.
Monitor the updating of departmental policies on environmental and Occupational Health and Safety (contracts sites).
Review of project reports and assessments; provide comments on EIA and EMP’s submitted.
Liaise with relevant stakeholders on the implementation of the legislation.
Manage and coordinate appointment of professional services (PSPs) (Environmental Management and Occupational Health and Safety) for road maintenance and building activities: Draft Terms of Reference for appointment Professional Service Providers (PSPs).
Facilitate the advertisements of PSPs in the tender bulletin.
Draft Service Level Agreement (SLA) for appointed PSPs.
Facilitate the appointment of PSPs.
Ensure effective project contract and performance management (Monitor accomplishment of deliverables and milestones).
Governance: Allocate, control, monitor and report on all resources.
Compile risk logs and manages significant risk according to sound risk management practice and organizational requirements.
Manage and implement knowledge sharing initiatives e.
g.
short-term assignments and secondments within and across operations, in support of individual development plans, operational requirements and return on investment.
Continuously monitor the exchange and protection of information between operations and individuals to ensure effective knowledge management according to departmental objectives.
Facilitate and liaise with structures/stakeholders on scientific matters.
Facilitate the development of Integrated Development Planning with the Districts: Manage services provided by PSPs in order to enhance service delivery and to ensure compliance.
Consolidate overall plans of their gravelling and re- graveling projects in advance.
Provide scientific and technical support in implementation and mainstreaming of legislation and policies on Environmental Management and Occupational Health and Safety.
Research and development: Manage scientific research to improve expertise.
Publish and present research findings (results).
Lead, co-ordinate and conduct basic and applied research or knowledge application.
Financial Management: Allocate, monitor, control expenditure according to budget to ensure efficient cash flow management.
Manage the commercial value add of the discipline- related programmes and projects; and Asset management.
People management: Manage the development, motivation and utilization of human resources for the discipline to ensure competent knowledge base for the continued success of scientific services according to organizational needs and requirements.
Manage staff key performance areas by setting and monitoring 242 performance standards and taking actions to correct deviations to achieve departmental objectives.
