Professional Officer – Cape Town

Professional Officer – Environmental Management

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We are looking for a meticulous and organized individual, who will play a pivotal role in supporting an Environmental Compliance team, which is involved in significant litigation and environmental risk management. The successful candidate will play a crucial role in managing legal documentation, conducting research, and providing essential administrative support.

Key Responsibilities:

• Drafting formal correspondence such as notices, letters and reports to Council committees

• Reviewing submissions such as comments, objections, notices, draft contracts, MoUs and MoAs

• Scheduling, tracking and documenting complex administrative processes involving both internal and external stakeholders and role players, including provincial and national government authorities.

• Drawing up documents and reports for review and finalisation under delegated authority

• Communication and liaison with relevant municipal staff and other stakeholders

• Assisting with meetings, including logistics and preparation.

• Project administration, planning and project management in respect of essential work processes.

• Ensure project specific processes meet the required timeframes and outcomes

Key Skills & Experience

• Good planning, administration, writing and oral communication

• Project administration, planning and project management skills

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite: Demonstrate advanced skills in Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook.

• Ability to work both independantly and within a team.

• Valid driver’s licence and own transport

Qualification:  A relevant 3-year tertiary qualification preferably a B- Degree in Enviromental law (LLB advantageous) including environmental law and / or administrative law.    

Experience:  2 – 5 years relevant legal experience required