Manager: Environmental Management System needed at Nelson Mandela Bay Metro

Qualifications and experience required:

• Degree/B.Tech in Environmental Management.
• Registration with Environmental Assessment Practitioners’ Association South Africa (EPASA) or similar professional body.
• Computer literacy – MS Office applications.
• A valid driver’s licence.
• In-depth applications of the procedures, laws and by-laws applicable to functionality.
• Five years’ relevant experience in the field.
• Three to four years in middle management.

Job purpose:

• Initiating, managing, coordinating, facilitating and directing the development, implementation, monitoring, evaluation and reporting sequences and outcomes associated with plans and programs designed to accomplish key strategic service delivery objectives with respect to Environmental Management through activities associated with strategic planning, the development, administration and maintenance of management plans for Coastal Nelson Mandela Metro Open Space System (NM MOSS) and Reserves and Natural Areas, the formation of Conservancies, evaluation of Environmental Impact Assessments (EIAs) and Land Use matters, sustainable development and implementation of the Environmental Management System and development of strategy for climate change, compliance with international environmental standards and performance of related administrative and personnel processes supporting accomplishment of service delivery objectives encapsulated in the Integrated Development Plan (IDP).
• As part of the selection process, candidates may be tested on any requirement, skill or competency, which will include pre-employment screening, medical examination, security vetting and psychometric assessment.
• Fringe benefits will include membership of a Retirement Fund, Medical Aid Scheme, Group Life Assurance Scheme, participation in a Housing Subsidy and Car Schemes (subject to the conditions of the various Schemes), and normal leave and sick leave benefits.