MANAGER – ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT

Applications are hereby invited from suitably qualified individuals with enthusiasm for the following career opportunity in our dynamic organisation:

MANAGER – ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT
DIRECTORATE: PLANNING AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
Task Level 16: R708 960 to R920 016 (Basic Salary)
R1 002 528 to R1 275 437 Total Cost to Council Package)
(PERMANENT APPOINTMENT)
Applicable Municipal benefits will apply.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS & REQUIREMENTS:

• A relevant 3 year tertiary qualification (preferably a B Tech) in Environmental Management Sciences
• 8 Years’ or more relevant experience of which 3 years at Managerial level
• Environmental Management Inspector’s Certificate
• Valid Driver’s License
• Computer literacy: MS Office
• Experience in drafting of applications for grant funding will be an added advantage

KEY PERFORMANCE AREAS:

• Perform strategic responsibilities to ensure the Division fulfils its mandate and achieves its strategic objectives.
• Manage, control and coordinate the operations of the Environmental Management Division of the Knysna Municipality.
• Clearing and maintenance of invasive alien plants and the rehabilitation and restoration of fresh water systems (including rivers and wetlands)
• Implement and maintain purposeful and focussed engagements with the public and civil society stakeholders.
• Identify and test new technologies in the environmental field.
• Building skills base in the Greater Knysna Municipal area for the implementation of environmental
  programmes.
• Enforcement of relevant environmental legislation.
• Facilitate the participation of Knysna Municipality in National, Provincial and Regional climate change
  adaptation and mitigation strategies.
• Advise on compliance with environmental legislation for project implementation by Municipal departments.
• Manage the Coastal Property by implementing Outeniqua Sensitive Coastal Area Regulations (OSCAER) within the municipal boundaries, developing and enforcing policies and legislation and maintaining Blue Flag and Green Coast Standards.
• Manages the formulation of specific contracts and tender documents and controls contractual obligations.
• Manage the Financial aspects of the Environmental Management Division.
• Identification of all funding opportunities and procurement of funding on behalf of the Municipality.
• The management of Human Resources in the Division in line with municipal policies and procedure as well as applicable legislation.
• The general administration of the Division to ensure the effective administration of the Division.
• Periodical reporting of Division in compliance with various acts to ensure compliance to relevant legislation and policies.
• Systematically managing the process of identifying and assessing organisational risks within the Division and taking actions and advising a response to the risk to the Municipality.

COMPETENCIES
CORE PROFESSIONAL COMPETENCIES

• Written and Oral Communication; Attention to detail; Influencing; Ethics and Professionalism;
  Organisational Awareness; Problem Solving; Planning and Organising.

PLEASE NOTE: (Failure to comply with the below will result in disqualification)

• All applications MUST be on a Knysna Municipal Application form (https://www.knysna.gov.za/wpcontent/uploads/2022/09/Knysna-Municipality-New-Job-Application-From.pdf) accompanied by a comprehensive CV with
  certified copies of qualifications (not older than 6 months), copies of training, experience, competency and previous
  employment record must accompany applications.
• Application forms are obtainable from the Municipal website: www.knysna.gov.za. Completed applications should be
  forwarded via email to: vacanciesplanning@knysna.gov.za
• It would be expected of candidates to be subjected to thorough evaluations and that previous and current employers and
  references will be contacted. Verification will be done on his/her qualifications, criminal and credit record. The candidate
  will be required to disclose all financial interests.
• Correspondence will ONLY be entered into with shortlisted candidates. Should candidates not be contacted within three
  months after the closing date, they may accept their application as unsuccessful.
• For enquiries, contact the Human Resources Office at 044 302 6419 or on email address lphillips@knysna.gov.za.

Canvassing for appointment is strictly prohibited and any confirming thereof will disqualify the candidate.

CLOSING DATE: 3 SEPTEMBER 2025

We wish you all the best with your applications