Job Description

To prepare and implement an Environmental Planning and Management System aimed at achieving sustainable development through the protection and management of eThekwini Municipalitys biodiversity and natural resources base.
Key Responsibility Areas

• Undertakes strategic planning of eThekwini Municipalitys Environmental Management

function, in support of the IDP and legislation. * Ensures legislative and policy compliance with environmental management requirements at the local, provincial, national and international levels.

• Prepares business plans and budgets required to undertake the environmental management

function. * Co-ordinates and directs the preparation of eThekwini Municipalitys environmental management input into the preparation and review of its Integrated Development Plan (IDP), Spatial Development Framework (SDF), Spatial Development Plans (SDP), and Land Use Management System (LUMS).

• Directs the managers of the unit in the planning and management of special projects and programmes.
• Ensures the implementation of the National and Provincial Environmental Impact Assessment Regulations and related environmental legislation.
• Ensures the implementation of an effective biodiversity plan and strategy.
• Ensures effective biodiversity focused policy development and the implementation of biodiversity focused advocacy, lobbying and communication strategies.
• Ensures the implementation and management of the Durban Metropolitan Open Space System Plan.
• Ensures the implementation of an effective special projects plan and strategy.
• Liaises with stakeholders and officials concerned with environmental planning and management matters.
• Keeps abreast with environmental trends and legislation and ensure up-to-date methods are applied.
• Participates in the development of local, provincial, national and international environmental management policy and legislation.
• Reviews and oversees complex environmental investigations or site visits and provides strategic guidance to the stakeholders concerned.
• Ensures appropriate implementation and management of the eThekwini Environmental Services Management Plan.
• Ensures the provision of strategic and functional support in achieving the objectives of special programmes and projects.
• Directs and undertakes negotiations in circumstances where conflict management is required.
• Oversees the activities of management staff regarding the appointment of consultants.
• Leads, directs and manages staff within the department.

Competencies

• Public Consultation.
• Social-Economic/ Social-Political awareness.
• Planning.
• Organisational awareness.
• Discipline specific skills.
• Strategic planning and strategy formulation.
• Programme and Project Management.
• Financial Management.
• Interpersonal relationships.
• Communication.
• Service delivery orientation.
• Strategic capability and leadership.

Essential Requirements

• Master of Science Degree (NQF Level 9) in Environmental Science or Environmental Management.
• Valid motor vehicle driving license.
• Professional Registration with the South African Council for Natural Scientific Professions

(SACNASP) as a Professional Natural Scientist under the Ecological or Environmental Science field of practice. * 8 years relevant experience at a management level of which 3 years must be at a Senior Management level.Preferred Requirements

• Doctor of Philosophy (NQF Level 10) in Environmental Science or Environmental Management.
• 9 years relevant experience at a management level of which 4 years must be at a Senior

Management level.
Housing Subsidy Yes
Leave Yes
Medical Aid Yes
Other Allowances Car Allowance
Pension Fund Yes
Remuneration Salary Negotiable
13th Cheque Yes
Contact Name NAIDU T
Contact Telephone 0313113174

eThekwini Municipality