Control Environment Officer Grade A: Sustainable Aquaculture Management at Department of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment

• SALARY: R612 480 per annum

REQUIREMENTS:

• Four-year Degree (NQF8) in Natural or Environmental Sciences or equivalent qualification within the related field as recognised by SAQA, plus six (6) years’ post qualification experience in the relevant field. A postgraduate qualification in Environmental Law would be an added advantage.
• Understanding of environmental, administrative, criminal and Constitutional law and its application to the environmental compliance and enforcement management system. Ability to apply legal aspects to practical environmental compliance and enforcement matters.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, particularly with regard to the drafting of legal opinions which supports the work of Environmental Management Inspectors across the Inspectorate. The ability to interact with and provide assistance to a wide range of stakeholders, as well as an understanding of intergovernmental relations and co-operative governance.
• Knowledge in general government administrative, financial and procurement procedures and processes Leadership, analytical, problem-solving and negotiation skills.
• Information management and computer literacy skills. A service-orientated approach and ability to work efficiently and effectively under pressure. Ability to work independently, or as part of a team.
• Must be able to work in a meticulous manner, under pressure and conform to deadlines determined by supervisor. Be willing to travel and in possession of a valid driver’s license.

DUTIES:

• Support the work of Environmental Management Inspectors by providing written and verbal responses to requests for legal support or advice from environmental compliance and enforcement stakeholders, including Environmental Management Inspectors and other regulatory authorities.
• Obtain legal counsel’s opinion where required.
• Support responses to requests submitted in terms of Promotion of Access to Information Act 2 of 2000 (PAIA). Undertake a legal review of draft documents developed by Environmental Management Inspectors, including formal correspondence, notices, directives etc.
• Provide proactive legal support and advice in the form of legal advisories, opinions and case summaries relating to environmental compliance and enforcement. Review, develop, maintain and update appropriate legislation, policies, procedures and guidelines in support of the Environmental Management Inspectorate. Assess, develop, update, maintain and procure compliance and enforcement information resources, including relevant publications and manuals, as well as electronic information resources and platforms.
• Contribute legal content to publications, including annual reports and quarterly newsletters. Draft and review memorandums of agreement/understanding with external stakeholders relating to environmental compliance and enforcement. Provide legal support to facilitate compliance and enforcement capacity development within the Inspectorate.