Assistant Director: SHEQ Environmental Resource Management

In brief

**Overview** This role is for an Assistant Director specializing in Safety, Health, Environment, and Quality (SHEQ) within the Environmental Resource Management Department. The position is with the Department of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment and involves ensuring compliance and quality within various Environmental Programmes. **What you will do** * Conduct second party quality compliance assessments within the Environmental Programmes. * Assess compliance with quality standards, industry requirements and Environmental Programmes operational procedure. * Conduct second party quality Compliance verification within the Environmental Programmes. * Conduct Projects field quality compliance verifications. * Assist in the development and reviewing of Environmental Programmes branch quality assessment and verification documentation and SHEQ Procedures. * Conduct and Coordinate Quality Compliance Support Training Sessions. * Monitoring of EP Projects quality compliance recommendations. **Requirements (from the original advert)** * National Diploma NQF6 in Forestry/Nature Conservation/ Environmental Management or relevant qualification as recognised by SAQA. * A minimum of three (3) years’ experience in Environmental Management or in the relevant field. **Who should apply** The ideal candidate should possess knowledge of Environmental legislations and regulation development, veld and forest fire legislation (including integrated fire management), Alien invasive plants (including control methods), and Indigenous plants identification. An understanding of natural resource management, government standard administrative procedures, quality standards, and contract management is expected. Experience in Geographical Information System and map reading is required. Candidates should demonstrate strong communication (written and spoken), research and analytics, programme and project management, report writing, interpersonal relations, coordination, organizational and planning skills, alongside advanced computer skills. A valid driver’s license and willingness to travel and work long hours with limited supervision are essential. Knowledge of the Public Finance Management Act (PFMA) and treasury regulations is also necessary. The role requires the ability to work under pressure and long hours, willingness to travel long distances and spend time away from home, and capability of walking long distances in remote areas, including mountainous and conservation areas. **Deadline** Not specified **Reference** Original posting: https://www.myjobmag.co.za/job/assistant-director-sheq-environmental-resource-management-department-of-forestry-fisheries-and-the-environment Source: myjobmag

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• At least 3 years of experience.

• Project management
• Health and safety (OHS)

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