Integration of scientific, legal and technical aspects in decision-making
Leadership:
Group facilitation, cross-functional collaboration and conflict resolution
Synthesis of complex information for effective management decision-making
Teamwork and team motivation
Strategic and visionary leadership
Change leadership
Mentoring and coaching
Knowledge:
Environmental issues at technical and policy level
Environmental legislation
Integration of complex environmental, legal, technical and business issues
International environmental agreements, trends and practices, and their relevance to domestic practice
Human resources (HR) and industrial relations (IR) management processes
Skills:
General business management
People management
Employee relations and human resources management
Business assurance and compliance management
Verbal and written communication
Internal and external stakeholder engagement
Negotiation
Presentation
Analytical thinking
Advanced computer literacy
Coordination and integration of teams and activities
Effective internal and external engagement on controversial issues
Working effectively under pressure
Application of environmental legislation to the organisation
Anticipation of national and international developments
Managing diverse teams and issues
Implementation of strategic objectives in support of organisational environmental objectives
Key Responsibilities
Provide strategic environmental management leadership.
Direct environmental strategy and policy development and implementation.
Assure effective environmental management governance, systems and practices.
Assure effective environmental management governance, systems and practices.
Lead people, talent and environmental capability development.
Minimum requirements
Qualification(s):
B Degree in Environmental Management/ Natural Sciences at NQF7 with 360 credits, or a
B Tech in Environmental Management/ Natural Sciences at NQF7 level with 360 credits, or
Advanced Diploma/ National Higher Diploma in Environmental Management/ Natural Sciences at NQF7 level with 360 credits.
Experience:
10 Years experience in environmental management, including policy and strategy development, environmental governance, performance management, stakeholder engagement and leadership of multidisciplinary professional teams.