Key Responsibility Areas:
Ensures the planning, design, updating and implementation of the Ethekwini Municipalitys
Climate Protection Programme (EMCPP) in line with the objectives of the IDP, Constitution, NEM Act, Biodiversity Act, National Climate Change Response Strategy.
Contributes to the preparation and implementation of an Environmental Management System (EMS).
Manages input of the department into the preparation of provincial environmental management and implementation plans.
Works with all stakeholders so that climate change and climate protection issues in EM receive adequate consideration.
Undertakes or manages complex environmental investigations or undertakes site visits.
Contributes to the development of the Geographic Information System for the division.
Advises committees in their deliberations where these may have an impact on climate change and protection within the city.
Keeps abreast with environmental trends, policies and legislation and advise management accordingly.
Oversees and manages consultants appointed to undertake work for the Environmental Management Division.
Manages and directs junior and technical staff.
Updates Deputy Head Environmental Management through the preparation and submission of regular reports.
Provides input to the preparation of the departmental budget.
Contributes to the establishment and implementation of the divisions performance management system.
Essential Requirements:
Master's Degree (NQF Level 9) in the Environmental Science discipline or any other related and equivalent qualification.
Professional registration with the South African Council for Natural Scientific Professions (SACNASP) as a Professional Natural Scientist (Pr.Sci.Nat.).
Valid motor vehicle driving license.
7 years relevant experience of which 4 years must be at management level