Minimum RequirementsAn appropriate 4-year degree (or equivalent qualification) in Environmental Management or natural or environmental science; registered as a candidate environmental assessment practitioner (EAP) or registered as an EAP with the Environmental Assessment Practitioners Association of South Africa (EAPASA) or meets the requirements for registration and has either already applied for registration or will by a certain date apply for registration (appointment will be conditional to actual registration with EAPASA by a specified date). A minimum of 6 years' relevant work experience; a valid (Code B) driving licence.
CompetenciesKnowledge of the following: The integrated environmental management process; Knowledge of EIA process applicable in the Western Cape; Knowledge of post-decision requirements, for example, amendment applications, ECO reports and Environmental Audit reports; Biophysical environment, social environment, cultural and heritage environment and the economic environment; The functioning of applicable environmental legislation, National and Provincial policies; Methodologies and techniques for the evaluation of Environmental Impact Assessments;
Methodologies and techniques for the evaluation of environmental management plans, as well as environmental monitoring and auditing; Good working knowledge of policies, environmental-related legislation and environmental matters in the region; Functional knowledge on related sectors/fields, e.g., mining, agriculture, water, industry, forward planning, town and regional planning; and Public Service prescripts and HR related policies.
Skills in the following: Computer literacy in MS Office Programs (Word, Excel, PowerPoint etc); Ability to work independently and as part of a team; Good communication (written and verbal) skills in at least two of the three official languages of the Western Cape; Problem Solving;
