About South African National Parks (SANParks)

South African National Parks (SANParks) is the organization responsible for managing South Africa’s 19 national parks. Established in 1926, its primary mandate is to oversee the conservation of the country’s biodiversity, landscapes, and heritage. The organization promotes nature-based tourism to both local and international visitors. The income from these commercial operations helps fund conservation efforts.

Job Descriptions

The position requires specialist knowledge and experience of environmental management systems, environmental legislation, biodiversity mainstreaming, evaluation of land use applications such as zoning and Environmental Impact Assessment projects. Strategic land use planning, incident investigation, compliance monitoring and risk assessment and management.

Requirements

• Degree in Environmental Management, Environmental Science, Sustainable Development or Planning (NQF Level 7).
• A Post Graduate degree will be an added advantage (NQF Level 8).
• Registration as an Environmental Assessment Practitioner with the Environmental Assessment Practitioners Association of South Africa (EAPASA).
• Minimum four (4) years’ experience in the Environmental Management Field, with specific experience in environmental impact assessments and reporting, environmental compliance/control auditing, EIAs linked to development and water & waste management. Working within a Protected Area environment will be an added advantage.
• Experience with municipal planning processes will be an added advantage.
• Valid Code 08 (B) driver’s license.

 RECOMMENDED KNOWLEDGE AND EXPERIENCE:

• Broad knowledge of impacts associated with a range of development types in different sectors.
• Experience with developing and monitoring against an Environmental Management Systems will be an added advantage.

KEY ATTRIBUTES:

• A genuine interest in and understanding of environmental issues, relevant legislation, and international best practice within a Protected Area.
• Effective Team Player and Self-Management.
• Proven experience with compliance; monitoring, auditing, and reporting, including conducting EIAs.
• Excellent communication (verbal and written) (English).
• Good working knowledge of MS Office software package.
• Good team-working; networking and influencing skills.

Responsibilities

• Assess and evaluate proposed developments, EIA applications and activities within the buffer areas of Kruger National Park.
• Conduct and report on compliance monitoring with environmental legislation including NEMA, NEMBA, NEMPAA, NWA.
• Assist with the implementation of the Environmental Management System for Kruger National Park.
• Support Environmental Impact Assessment processes to ensure adherence to all environmental related legislation and standards.
• Conduct environmental auditing of development and operational activities within areas that are part of the Great Limpopo Transfrontier Conservation Areas (GLTFCA) Cooperative Agreement.
• Assessing strategic planning instruments such as municipal integrated development plans, spatial development frameworks.
• Stakeholder management and advising and liaising with internal/external departments, partners, and regulatory bodies.
• Assessing, analysing, collating, and communicating environmental performance data and reporting information to internal staff, clients and regulatory bodies.
• Ensure that all Environmental reporting is aligned with standards, guidelines and schedules.
• Investigate environmental incidents and EMS inefficiencies and make recommendations to the General Manager: Regional Integration and Planning.
• Communicate awareness about environmental legislation requirements and procedures.
• Support the development and review of management plans.
• Assist with internal and external reporting requirements.
• Assist with the implementation of the GLTFCA Cooperative Agreement.
• Perform administration and finance management.

Please Note

The appointment will be made in accordance with SANParks employment equity plan. SANParks is an equal opportunity employer and reserves the right not to make an appointment.