Ref No: DMR/17/0026 - A three year tertiary qualification in Environmental Management or
Environmental Science with a valid drivers license coupled with a
minimum of 3 years relevant experience.
Applications should be on Z83 form (which should be completed
in full, accurately, legibly, signed and dated) and must be
accompanied by a comprehensive CV, and originally certified
copies of qualifications as well as ID not longer than 3
months(Where a drivers licence is a requirement, a certified
copy must be attached). NB: Applicants who do not comply
with the above-mentioned requirements, as well as application
received after the closing date will not be considered).
Requirements stated on the advertised posts are minimum inherent
requirements; therefore criterion for shortlisting will depend on the
proficiency of the applications received. Shortlisted candidates may
be required to undergo practical test. The Department reserves the
right to determine suitable candidate(s) during the Selection
process. Confirmation of final appointment will be subject to a
positive security clearance. Due to the large number of responses
anticipated, correspondence will be limited to short listed candidates
only. Short listed candidates will be contacted within three weeks
after the closing date. Applicants who have not been contacted
during this period may regard their applications as unsuccessful.
Required Experience
Supervise and develop staff. Manage the adequacy of financial
provision, rehabilitation of liquidated or incapacitated mines and
addresses and manage legacy issues. Manage EIA process (basic
assessments, scoping reports, EIA/EMPR and listed activities), closure
plans and other technical and environmental documents. Monitor
compliance, Auditing and Performance Assessment. Evaluate
environmental risk and manage the closure of mines within the
stipulated time frames. Consult with other departments and Agencies
on environmental matters and serve on such committees to promote
cooperative governance. Conduct compliance inspections. Manage
and resolve complaints and conflicts
Required Qualifications
A three year tertiary qualification in Environmental Management or
Environmental Science with a valid drivers license coupled with a
minimum of 3 years relevant experience PLUS the following
competencies: Knowledge: Mining methods and processes, Waste
management and pollution prevention, Environmental Science and
Impact assessment, Policy and legislation development and Land
reclamation and rehabilitation. Skills: Good negotiation skills, good
research skills, Intergration of social, economic, bio-physical and
cultural - historical impacts, personnel management, working and
creating team work, good verbal and non verbal communication skills,
excellent English reading and writing skills, Public speaking skills, Good
English report writing skills, highly computer literate, working knowledge
of data base and GIS, Must be able to work in a team and individually.
Communication: Good verbal communication skills Creativity:
Incumbent must be innovative and be able to walk and climb in outdoor
terrain, be able to drive a vehicle on rough roads. Other: Working under
pressure. Person must not be squeamish to enter dangerous or pollute
arears. Inherent love for the environment. Person must be able to argue
in an objective and unemotional manner.