Minimum RequirementsHonours level degree (NQF 8) with majors in Natural / Physical Sciences or Environmental Management or Engineering (an appropriate equivalent qualification).
CompetenciesKnowledge: Apply the National Environmental Management Act (NEMA) and the National Environmental Management: Waste Act (NEMWA), particularly Part 8 on contaminated land; implement the Environmental Management Inspectorate (EMI) framework; manage pollution incidents; implement environmental compliance and enforcement processes; conduct environmental risk assessments; apply remediation technologies and contaminated land management principles; manage chemicals and hazardous substances in accordance with applicable requirements; implement relevant international conventions and agreements relating to pollution and chemicals management; implement Public Service legislation, policies and procedures; apply project and stakeholder management principles;
Skills: perform numeracy and literacy functions; drive vehicles; use computer systems effectively; communicate effectively in the required language; manage projects; perform basic financial tasks; compile and write reports; manage time effectively.
