VacanciesThe following vacancy exists within the INFRASTRUCTURE and ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT:
TOTAL COST TO EMPLOYER: R 348 639 pa
Reporting to the Manager: Environmental Services, the successful candidate will be responsible for the following, inter-alia:
- Co-ordination of the environmental management functions within the municipality
- Achievement of IDP objectives for environmental management in the district through IDP, SDF/LUMF reviews in ensuring proper address and coordination of environmental sustainability in relation to development planning
- Taking full responsibility for strategic environmental planning , inter alia, the development of environmental management/reporting mechanisms for the district, as well as their implementation and reviews;
- Monitoring the development and implementation of environmental policies and by-laws;
- Assisting the district in developing proactive, coping and reactive strategies to global environmental challenges at a local scale
- Facilitating the development and/or implementation of strategies geared towards capacitating Local Municipalities in relation to environmental and waste management
- Alignment of environmental management (programme) to the national, provincial and local development strategies as well as coordination of environmental management with related municipal functions;
- Giving specialist guidance for municipal programmes, Disaster Management, LED and Tourism initiatives, Water and Sanitation and other projects that are a core business of the municipality in ensuring compliance with EIA Regulations
- Championing Ugu Coastal Management Committee and carrying out the implementation of its resolutions and reporting to the Provincial Coastal Committee;
- Ensuring environmental awareness among local municipalities and communities, and in a way enhancing understanding of interdependence between tourism and natural resource management;
- Interacting with relevant authorities and stakeholders in terms of environmental assessments and development within Ugu;
- Coordinating with sector departments, public entities and private sector that have environmental and developmental mandate within the district,
- Identification of funding sources for environmental planning and projects
- A valid Grade 12 Certificate
- Relevant Bachelors Degree, specializing in Environmental Management, with strong environmental planning background
- Good understanding of environmental law and policies, local and international
- Experience with local government, development planning and understanding of current spatial and economic development challenges and the manner in which they tie in with environmental management
- Self starter, creative, vision driven, with good coordination/organizational skills
- Ability to work independently without supervision as well as in a multi-disciplinary team
- Ability to manage service providers and understanding of basic personnel management principles
- Understanding of the Batho Pele Principles and cooperative governance
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with proficiency in English and isiZulu
- Excellent computer skills and valid Code 8 driver's license is critical
The Acting Manager: Human Resources, Ugu District Municipality,
PO Box 33 (27 Bazley Street)
PORT SHEPSTONE
4240
Faxed applications will not be considered.
Applications are also welcome at the following electronic address:Recruitment@ugu.co.za
Applicants using the e-mail facility are requested to attach certified electronic copies of qualifications
The closing date for applications will be 16h00, 05 December 2008 (If you do not hear from us within 30 days of the closing date, regard your application as unsuccessful)
The Municipality is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer and in this vein, appropriately qualifying women and disabled persons are encouraged to apply.
The Municipality reserves the right not to make an appointment