Two Environmental Compliance Officers

Park:

Kruger National Park

Description:

Two exciting vacancies for Environmental Compliance Officers in the Kruger National Park (KNP) is now open

Interested persons who meet the above-stated requirements should forward their applications letters, detailed Curriculum Vitae and qualifications certified within the last 3 months to the following address:
South African National Parks
Human Capital Management
Private Bag X402
Skukuza
1350
For attention: Ms Dudu Mkansi
Tel:(013) 735 4381
E-mail: Dudu.Mkansi@sanparks.org (please quote the name of the position applying for in the subject line)

Applicants in possession of foreign qualifications to submit evaluated results by the South African Qualification Authority. .

If you have not been responded to within 14 days of the closing date, please accept that your application was not successful.

Requirements:

• Degree in Environmental Management, Environmental Science, Sustainable Development or Planning.A postgraduate degree will be an added advantage.
• 5 years relevant experience in construction and project management.
• Registration as an Environmental Assessment Practitioner with the Environmental Assessment Practitioners Association of South Africa.
• Minimum four years experience in the Environmental Management Field, with specific experience in environmental impact assessments and reporting, environmental compliance/control auditing, EIAs linked to development, and water and waste management.
• Working within a Protected Area environment will be an added advantage.
• Valid Code 08 (B) drivers license.
• Working within a Protected Area environment will be an added advantage.
• Broad knowledge of impacts associated with a range of development types in different sectors.
• Experience with developing and monitoring Environmental Management Systems will be an added advantage.

Responsibilities:

• Assess proposed developments and activities within the Kruger National Park.
• Conduct and report on compliance monitoring with environmental legislation including NEMA, NEM:BA, NEM:PAA, NWA
• Assist with the implementation of the Environmental Management System for Kruger National Park
• Audit the requirements of Environmental Management Programmes, as per relevant environmental legislation.
• Support Environmental Impact Assessment processes to ensure adherence to all environmental related legislation and standards
• Conduct environmental auditing of development activities in the KNP.
• Stakeholder management and communication. Advising and liaising with internal/external departments, partners and regulatory bodies .
• Assessing, analyzing, collating, and communicating environmental performance data and reporting information to internal staff, clients, and regulatory bodies
• Ensure that all Environmental reporting is aligned with standards, guidelines, and schedules.
• Investigate environmental incidents and EMS inefficiencies and make recommendations to the Environmental Manager.
• Communicate awareness about environmental legislation requirements and procedures.
• Support the development and review of management plans.
• Assist with internal and external reporting requirements.
• Perform administration and finance management

Salary:

• R 321 947 – R 525 855