Requirements: 

• Honours Degree (NQF Level 8) in Environmental Management/Natural Sciences or relevant equivalent qualification as recognised by SAQA.
• Must have a minimum of three (3) years’ relevant working experience.
• Experience in processing EIA decisions and is currently involved in the EIA sector.
• Thorough knowledge and experience of the National Environmental Management Act, as amended and National Environmental Management: Waste Act.
• Thorough knowledge and experience of GN Regulation 982, 983, 984, 985 and 994 and its proposed amendments.
• Thorough knowledge of S24 of NEMA.
• Thorough knowledge of integrated environmental management and its application. Knowledge of sustainable development ideals and objectives.
• Working experience in the administration and review of EIA’s and the dynamics of EIA administration systems.
• Advanced computer literacy skills will serve as an added advantage.
• EAPASA registration, attendance of environmental management or EIA courses, and GIS skills will serve as an added advantage.
• Good communication skills (written, oral and graphic).
• Good organising, planning and reporting skills.
• Problem solver and strategic thinker. Ability to work individually and in a team.
• Ability to work under pressure as well as willingness to travel long distances.
• Must have a valid Driver’s license. 

Duties: 

• Review and evaluate EIA Applications.
• Review and evaluate applications for Integrated Environmental Authorisations.
• Review and evaluate S24G applications.
• Conduct site inspections and compile site visit reports.
• Coordinate with Enforcement & Licensing sections unit within the department.
• Assist in administration and monitoring compliance with environmental authorisations issues.
• Provide professional advice in respect of EIA decision-making.
• Draft submissions and recommend for EIA decisions.
• Assist in the development of relevant Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs).
• Implement approved systems, tools and SOPs related to environmental impact management.
• Internal and external liaison regarding applications for Environmental Authorisations (communication with stakeholders and clients).
• Provide a support function and technical inputs into appeals lodged with the Minister in terms of the NEMA and NEMA Regulations.
• Provide assistance in the administration and monitoring of compliance with environmental authorisations issued.