Environmental Officer Job Opportunity - South Africa
ENVIRONMENTAL OFFICER PRODUCTION GRADE A: COASTAL DEVELOPMENT AND PROTECTION REF NO: OC16/2015 SALARY : Appropriate salary will be determined according to the regulatory framework) (based on OSD) CENTRE : Western Cape REQUIREMENTS : A National Diploma/Degree in Environmental Management /Natural Sciences/Coastal Management and relevant experience. Knowledge and understanding of institutional arrangements and the legal regime pertaining to coastal management. Knowledge and understanding of coastal management processes and principles. Knowledge and understanding of the functioning of coastal ecosystems and the impacts of human activity on those systems. Knowledge of Integrated Environmental Management and Environmental Impact Assessment. Knowledge of the White Paper for Sustainable Coastal Development in SA. Knowledge of successive drafts of the Coastal Management Bill. Knowledge of the Off-road vehicle regulations, their historical context and implementation. DUTIES : Permitting of Off-Road Vehicle Use in the Coastal Area. Receiving of permit applications. Requesting comments from relevant bodies if required. Provide support to the functioning of the ORV Task Group. Receiving of permit applications. Requesting comments from relevant bodies if required. Qualitative review of documents received from the applicant. Requesting additional information from the applicant if required. Finalisation of submissions for approval. Attend verbal and nonverbal enquiries. Evaluation and provision of inputs on Coastal development proposals, Coastal Environmental Impact Assessment Reports and related reports. Monitored and evaluated coastal development in relation to the potential impact to the environment and compliance with coastal legislation. Provid comments and inputs into EIA reports. Provid advice on developments along the South African coast. Provid monthly reports with recommendation on the EIA proposals. Conduct Site Inspection and produc inspection reports. Comment on documents as required. Provide inputs, comments and advice on ORV and Sea Fishery Act issues when required or requested. Provide inputs on relevant documents and reports. Assist with management of the ORV and Sea Fishery Act databases. Assisting with maintenance and updating of ORV databases. Comprehensive record of all applications received. List of applications currently being processed. List of issued permits and exemptions. ENQUIRIES : Mr. L.S MUDAU (Tel: 021 819 2497) APPLICATIONS : Director-General, Department of Environmental Affairs, Private Bag x 4390, Cape Town, 8000 or hand-delivered to 14 Loop Street, Cape Town. No faxed, e-mailed and late applications will be considered. FOR ATTENTION : Human Resources
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