Environmental Compliance Officer

The role of the Environmental Compliance Officer will be to monitor and report on environmental compliance to promote sustainable development practices and activities within the buffer zone of the Kruger National Park.

**Location**:
KRUGER NATIONAL PARK

**Requirements**:

- Degree in Environmental Management, Environmental Science, Sustainable Development or Planning. A postgraduate degree will be an added advantage.
- 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 expertise in environmental impact assessments and reporting, ecological compliance/control auditing, EIA’s linked to development, and water & waste management. Working within a Protected Area environment will be an added
- Experience with municipal planning processes will be an added advantage.
- Valid Code 08 (B) drivers
- Broad knowledge of impacts associated with a range of development types in different
- Experience with developing and monitoring Environmental Management Systems will be an added advantage
- A genuine interest in and understanding of environmental issues, relevant legislation, and international best practices 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**:

- Conduct and report on compliance monitoring with environmental legislation including NEMA, NEM, BA, NEM, PAA, 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, and spatial development frameworks;
- Stakeholder management and Advising and liaising with internal/external departments, partners and regulatory bodies;
- Assessing, analyzing, 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
- Assist with the implementation of the GLTFCA Cooperative Agreement
- Perform administration and finance management.

**Please Note**:
**The incumbent will be expected to provide their accommodation outside the park hence the package took that into account.**

**Salary**:
R354,947.02 - R579,755.23

**Paterson Grade**:
C4

**How To Apply**:
**Ms Pumza Zici**
- Telephone: (013) 735 4204
- Postal Address: Private Bag X402, Skukuza, 1350

**Documents Required**:
Applicants in possession of foreign qualifications to submit evaluated results by the South African Qualification Authority.

**Closing Date**:
23 December 2024