Requirements :

• Grade 12 plus Honours Degree (NQF Level 8) in Environmental Management/Sciences, Natural Sciences, Engineering and Chemistry as recognised by SAQA.
• Minimum of 6 years’ relevant experience within environmental Field.
• Valid drivers’ license.

COMPETENCIES:

• Computer Literacy.
• Good writing skills. Good communication skills (listening, explanation, influencing, motivating, negotiation).
• Good admin skills, organising skills. Good chairing skills / ability to manage meetings. Management of people.
• Management of finances (budgeting, controls, reporting) Strategic Planning and project management; including contingency planning Understanding Public Service and Departmental acts and policies (e.g. HR/ Finance/ tender regulations).

Duties :

• Manage a unit or region within the Directorate (Provide strategic direction and leadership).
• Ensure Unit work is in line with the strategic direction of the Directorate and for the Department.
• Provide technical input on environmental issues in the province (i.e. EIA decision, and making recommendations on policies, guidelines, GPEMF standard and legislative options)
• Sign off work (content and quality) as delegated by the Department.
• Hold regular team meetings and facilitate cooperation and coordination and ensure ongoing information sharing between Units or Regions.
• Coordinate and collaborate with other Units and with rest of departments on joint work.
• Assist staff to plan their work, provide support by giving advice and by taking on work when there are capacity constraints.
• Conduct all aspects of the PMDS. Fulfil financial reporting requirements as set out and ensure that the Unit can answer audit queries.
• Ensure that there is proper control and administration of procurement and purchasing when required.