Assistant Environmental Officer

Requirements: 

National Diploma in Environmental Sciences/Management/Conservation or Natural Sciences or relevant qualification. 0-1 years’ experience required. The incumbent must have knowledge of Public Service and Departmental procedures and prescripts. Knowledge of Environmental Legislation. Strategic coordination/ planning. Skills; Adequate skills in computer use. Report/professional writing, Computer Literacy, Good interpersonal relations and diplomatic skills, Relationship Management, Stakeholder engagement Presentation Skills, Research Skills, Verbal and written communication skills. Ability to work in a team. Ability to gather and analyse information. Ability to work individually and in a team. Good interpersonal relations skills. Ability to work under extreme pressure. Ability to work with difficult persons and to resolve conflict 

Duties: 

Provide support in the implementation the Alien Species Eradication Plan (plants, invertebrates and rodents) and the Prince Edwards Islands Management Plan and associated legislation. Provide support in the Implementation of biosecurity measures and promote general environmental awareness. Ensure threats to environmental integrity are managed and ecosystem are conserved. Ensure implementation of the SANAP Waste Management Handbook and undertake country clean-up activities. Provide support in ensuring environmental compliance and auditing and compile monthly ECO reports.