Environmental Officer

Requirements & Qualifications

• National Diploma in Environmental Sciences/Management/Conservation or relevant comparable qualification in Natural Sciences (NQF6) as recognised by SAQA.

• Minimum2 years' experience required. Knowledge of Public Service and Departmental procedures and prescripts and Environmental Legislation and experience in invasion ecology and plant identification.

• Must have the following skills: Adequate skills in computer use, report/professional writing, computer literacy, good interpersonal relations and diplomatic skills, relationship management, stakeholder engagement, presentation, research , verbal and written communication skills.

Duties

• Implement biosecurity measures and promote general environmental awareness. Implement the Alien Eradication Plan (plants, invertebrates and rodents) and the Prince Edwards Islands Management Plan and associated legislation.

• Monitor compliance to Environmental Authorisations issued under the EIA Regulations for activities at the Prince Edward Islands (PEIs). Ensure implementation of the SANAP Waste Management Handbook and undertake country clean-up activities.

• Ensure environmental compliance and auditing and compile monthly and annual ECO reports. Manage and conserve threats to environmental integrity and ecosystems

Candidate Profile

• The incumbent will execute duties at Marion Island Base and adhere to the health, safety and environmental requirements.

• The incumbent must have the following competencies: teamwork, honesty and integrity, reliability, ability to gather and analyse information, ability to work individually and in a team, ability to walk in the field under extreme weather conditions and work under minimal supervision good interpersonal relations skills , and ability to work under extreme pressure. Ability to work with difficult persons and to resolve conflict.