Assistant Environmental Officer: Marion Island

National Diploma in Environmental Sciences/Management/Conservation or equivalent
relevant qualification (NQF6) in Natural Sciences as recognised by SAQA.
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, research verbal and written communication skills.
The incumbent must have the following competencies: teamwork, honesty integrity reliability, ability to gather and analyse information,
ability to work individually and in a team, good interpersonal relations skills, ability to walk in the field under extreme weather conditions and work under
minimal supervision and ability to work with difficult persons and to resolve conflict.

Provide support to the senior ECO with the implementation of the Alien Species Eradication Plan (plants, invertebrates and rodents) and the Prince Edward
Islands Management Plan and associated legislation.
Monitor compliance to Environmental Authorisations issued under the EIA Regulations for activities at the Prince Edward Islands (PEIs).
Provide support in the implementation of biosecurity measures and promote general environmental awareness.
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 and annual ECO reports.
Manage threats to environmental integrity and conserve ecosystems.

All applications to be submitted online on the following link:
https://erecruitment.environment.gov.za/

Ms D Kotsedi Tel No: (021) 493 7354