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The responsibility of the Environmental Control Officer is to provide assurance, advice, assistance and support to the Rand Water Project Manager in the management of the environmental issues on the project which includes ensuring compliance to the Environmental Authorizations (EA), Licenses and the Environmental Management Plan (EMP) with specific emphases on water courses. Ensuring that continuous monitoring and auditing of projects is conducted throughout the lifecycle of the projects against the authorization, licenses and EMP.

Minimum Requirements

•National Diploma in Environ Sciences or BSc in Environmental Management or equivalent
•Proficiency with MS office including word, excel and power point is important.
•2-3 years appropriate Environmental Control Officer experience and in field experience with monitoring of construction type projects. Participated in search and rescue operations of fauna or flora. EIA/BA/WULA/GA/Licences experience.
•Code EB (08) driver License (must pass internal RW K53 test).
•Take in situ water quality samples and be able comment and interpret on the results. Be able to do mini SAS and or SASS 5.

Desirable Requirements

•Project Management experience.
•SEMAs, Air quality management, Waste management, SAP Basics.
•Outdoor nature conservation work and exposure. Demonstrate specialist knowledge/skills in fauna, flora, pedology or reinstatement.
•Monitoring of pollution and ecological processes and sampling of water courses.
•Knowledge and certified courses of auditing and compliance monitoring.
•Professional scientific registration or obtaining a M.Sc. in an aquatic field.
•4WD experience would be an added advantage.

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Environmental Control Officer - 36 Months Fixed Term Contract