Control Environmental Officer Grade A: Climate Change

The Eastern Cape Department of Economic Development, Environmental Affairs and Tourism is hiring a Control Environmental Officer Grade A: Climate Change. The role focuses on providing technical support for biodiversity management and compliance with coastal legislation. A National Senior Certificate and a relevant degree are required, along with a valid driver's license. The position is full-time and based in South Africa.
The vision of the Eastern Cape Department of Economic Development, Environmental Affairs and Tourism is of a province where economic growth and sound environmental management underpin sustainable development. Its main strategic goal is innovation for sustainable development, with the strategic objectives being to improve organisational performance, local economic participation, emission reduction, carbon reduction and green economy initiatives, and to secure the provincial conservation status.Requirements


A National Senior Certificate Plus a 4-year degree/ NQF Level 8 or equivalent qualification in Natural Sciences/ Environmental Management/ Nature Conservation /Environmental Law and or related. No Experience as per OSD requirements, however 1-2 years' experience will be an added advantage A valid driver's licence is required.


Duties


Provide specialised technical support and input with the development, maintenance and implementation of the district's biodiversity management plan. Provide specialised technical advisory services to ensure institutional and development compliance with coastal management legislation. Evaluate complex biodiversity and Coastal Zone authorisation applications and supervise compliance adjudication processes. Provide specialised technical and procedural biodiversity and Coastal Zone advisory services within the area of operation.