ASSISTANT DIRECTOR: SHEQ ENVIRONMENTAL RESOURCE MANAGEMENT

Requirements

National Diploma (NQF6) in Forestry/Nature Conservation/ Environmental Management or relevant qualification as recognised by SAQA. A minimum of three (3) years’ experience in Environmental Management or in the relevant field. Knowledge of environmental legislation and regulation development. Knowledge of veld and forest fire legislation including integrated fire management, Alien invasive plants including control methods and Indigenous plants identification. Understanding of natural resource management. Understanding of government standard administrative procedures, quality standards and contract management. Experience in Geographical Information Systems and map reading. Communication skills (written and spoken). Research and analytics skills. Programme and Project Management skills. Report writing skills. Interpersonal relations. Coordination skills. Organisational and planning skills. Advanced computer skills. Valid driver’s license and willingness to travel and work long hours with limited supervision. Knowledge of the Public Finance Management Act (PFMA) and treasury regulations. Ability to work under pressure and long hours. Willingness to travel long distances and spend time away from home. Willing and capable of walking long distances in remote areas, including mountainous and conservation areas.

Duties

Conduct second-party quality compliance assessments within the Environmental Programmes. Assess compliance with quality standards, industry requirements and Environmental Programmes operational procedure. Conduct second-party quality Compliance verification within the Environmental Programmes. Conduct Projects field quality compliance verifications. Assist in the development and review of Environmental Programmes branch quality assessment and verification documentation, and SHEQ Procedures. Conduct and Coordinate Quality Compliance Support Training Sessions. Monitoring of EP Projects quality compliance recommendations.

Where to send your application

All applications to be submitted online on the following link: https://erecruitment.environment.gov.za/

Enquiries

Mr N Maremba and Ms M Qoko Tel No: (012) 399 0118 / 9183

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