Requirements :

• Matric plus an undergraduate qualification in Natural/ Physical Sciences/ Environmental Development Planning or relevant qualification on (NQF7) within the related field as recognized by SAQA. A minimum of five (5) years’ experience at Middle/Senior managerial level within the related field. Successful completion of the Senior Management Pre-entry Programme as endorsed by the National School of Government (NSG). Valid driver’s license.
• Knowledge of Government’s environmental quality and protection related policies, priorities and strategies; impact management matters, Government planning and budgeting processes Business and project plan monitoring and reporting methodologies. Ability to develop and apply policies.
• General management practices. 

Duties :

• Manage the Directorate responsible for Impact Management and provide strategic leadership to the Directorate and contribute to the relevant programmes and responsibilities within the Chief Directorate: Strategic use of Environment.
• Ensure effective management of teams and programmes within the directorate that monitor and promote environmental legislation across the different environmental sectors.
• Drafting and Implementation of environmental legislation. Support an effective EIM system through various tools including Environmental Management Frameworks.
• Build environmental capacity in Local Authorities.