CITY OF JOHANNESBURG - SENIOR SPECIALIST: IMPACT MANAGEMENT

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SENIOR SPECIALIST: IMPACT MANAGEMENT 
DEPARTMENT: Environmental & Infrastructure Services Department 
BRANCH: Impact Management & Compliance Monitoring 
DESIGNATION: Senior Specialist: Impact Management 
REMUNERATION: R42 403,58 – R56 658,80 – R70 918,51pm (basic salary, excluding benefits) 
LOCATION: 118 Jorissen Street, Traduna House, Braamfontein 
 
Minimum Requirements: 
• Degree in Environmental Management or equivalent qualification in closely related disciplines/programmes including Environmental management, Environmental Sciences, Conservation Management (NQF level 7); 
• 5 - 7 years previous experience within the related field (Government regulatory services, consulting or academic institutional environment); 
• Candidates are expected to have a basic environmental knowledge related to environmental impact management processes, environmental planning as well as environmental legislation and policies. 
 
Primary Function:
Provide a professional service to the Sub-Head, Department, and the public in the review of development proposals and/or applications relating to land use in order to ensure adherence to environmental policies, principles and standards, protection of unique environmental assets, and the promotion of sustainability and environmental quality. 
 
Key Performance Areas: 
• Full integration and mainstreaming of environmental issues in order to ensure resource conservation and protection including the promotion of liveable environments; 
• Efficient and effective review of land use management applications; 
• Efficient and effective review of environmental authorization related applications; 
• Improvement of sub-unit work processes, implementation of decision support tools (systems) and customer focus; 
• Effective performance management and personal development. 
 
Leading Competencies: 
• Application of Law; 
• Excellent communication and coordinating skills; 
• Computer literacy including MS Office Applications; 
• Accountability; 
• High level of confidentiality and organisational skills; 
• Time Management, working independently, under pressure and ability to prioritise. 
 
Core Competencies: 
• Understanding of Local Government and legislation governing environment management;
• Knowledge of town or urban planning processes; 
• Word processing and research; 
• Collaborative/Teamwork, Values and Integrity, Attention to detail and quality focused; 
• Customer and Service Delivery Management (Batho Pele) Ethics, Professionalism; 
• Impact and Influence according to City’s protocols, legislation, and standards.
 
“All suitably qualified candidates are encouraged to apply and will be considered. The City of Johannesburg applies the principles of employment equity as per National legislation and policy guidelines and will consider designated groups in line with these requirements. Preference will be given to previously disadvantaged groups including those with disabilities. Appointments will be made in accordance with the approved Employment Equity Plan to promote its equitable representation in terms of race, gender and disability.” 
 
Please take note that only online applications will be considered. Please apply by using the following link below: https://share-eu1.hsforms.com/1ZDtqfsG9SLW_Cc1gdQiJygew554
APPLY ONLINE VIA THIS LINK: www.joburg.org.za
ENQUIRIES ONLY: 
Contact Person: Revonal Mckenzie 
Tel No: 011 082 7999 
 
CLOSING DATE: TUESDAY, 14 MARCH 2023 
 
Applicants are respectfully informed that, if no notification of appointment/response is received within six (6) weeks of the closing date, they must accept that their application was unsuccessful. By submitting your application for a position at the City of Johannesburg, you are consenting that the personal information submitted as part of your application may be used for the purposes of the Recruitment and Selection and related process. In terms of the Talent Acquisition Policy of the City of Johannesburg, you hereby consent to the following risk checks should your application be shortlisted: 
• Credit Record, 
• CV validation and 
• Employment record verification, 
• Criminal check, and Identity validation.