Assistant Environmental Officer: Marion Island – REF NO: (OC24/2024) needed at The South African Weather Service

REQUIREMENTS: 

• National Diploma in Environmental Sciences/Management/Conservation or Natural Sciences or relevant qualification.
• 0-1 years’ experience required. The incumbent must have knowledge of Public Service and Departmental procedures and prescripts. Knowledge of Environmental Legislation. Strategic coordination/ planning.
•  Skills; Adequate skills in computer use. Report/professional writing, Computer Literacy, Good interpersonal relations and diplomatic skills, Relationship Management, Stakeholder engagement Presentation Skills, Research Skills, Verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to work in a team. Ability to gather and analyse information. Ability to work individually and in a team. Good interpersonal relations skills. Ability to work under extreme pressure. Ability to work with difficult persons and to resolve conflict

 DUTIES:

•  Provide support in the implementation the Alien Species Eradication Plan (plants, invertebrates and rodents) and the Prince Edwards Islands Management Plan and associated legislation.
• Provide support in the Implementation of biosecurity measures and promote general environmental awareness. Ensure threats to environmental integrity are managed and ecosystem are conserved.
• Ensure implementation of the SANAP Waste Management Handbook and undertake country clean-up activities. Provide support in ensuring environmental compliance and auditing and compile monthly ECO reports.