Requirements

• Applicants must be in possession of a relevant National Diploma in Environmental Management/ Environmental Sciences/ and or relevant qualification.
• Knowledge of environmental legislation with a focus to local government; understanding of local government and its relationship with national and provincial spheres of government.
• The following skills will serve as basic requirements: computer literacy, good verbal and written communication skills, interpersonal, coordination and stakeholder management, organizational, communication, facilitation and a good understanding of government planning processes.
• A valid driver’s license. 

Duties

• Support Environmental Planning/ Management in the municipalities, provide environmental technical support to municipalities.
• Advice the municipalities on municipal mandates in line with different environmental legislations and their application.
• Support environmental capacity building initiatives for municipalities.
• Support the assessment of municipal performance in relation to their environmental management mandate.
• Support municipal planning process and forums/ structures.
• Participate in the municipal planning processes such as Integrated Development Planning, District Development Model and ensure the integration of environmental priorities.
• Support the implementation of departmental Sector Programmes, which include project identification, planning, implementation, monitoring, and evaluation.
• Facilitate environmental education and awareness within municipalities.