Environmental Enforcement Officer

About the role

The City of Ekurhuleni is looking for an Environmental Enforcement Officer to carry out environmental enforcement work on its behalf. The role covers taking action against environmental transgressors, putting in place enforcement tools and supporting governance, risk management and financial processes within the division.

Key responsibilities

• Undertake environmental enforcement activities on behalf of the City of Ekurhuleni
• Take enforcement action against environmental transgressors under the powers and functions of Environmental Management Inspectors
• Ensure administrative, criminal and civil enforcement tools are in place to enforce environmental legislation
• Ensure the implementation, integration and continuity of by-law repository practices, processes and systems
• Ensure the legal compliance of all business unit practices
• Contribute to a customer service-oriented culture, effective people management and the division's strategic capability and leadership
• Implement the Environmental Governance and Risk Management Strategy and contribute to financial management processes

Required profile

• Grade 12 certificate
• National Diploma in Environmental Management, Environmental Law, Policing or Natural Sciences
• Valid driver's licence
• 3 years' experience in a similar field

Candidates apply through the online application system linked to the City of Ekurhuleni website. Proof of the NQF level of qualifications may be requested. Applicants not told of the result within six weeks of the closing date are considered unsuccessful.