Policy and Project Internship: City of Johannesburg

The City of Johannesburg (CoJ), Environmental and Infrastructure Service Department has
the Policy and Project Internship opportunity available for a period NOT exceeding eighteen (18)
months.

Closing Date: 30 January 2025

Minimum Requirements

Grade 12 (NQF level 4) plus Degree in Environmental Health, Environmental Management,
Environmental Science or closely related disciplines (NQF level 7);

• Grade 12 (NQF level 4) plus Degree in Environmental Health, Environmental Management,
  Environmental Science or closely related disciplines (NQF level 7);
• Only City of Joburg residents will be considered.

Primary Function

• Manage the process of development and implementation of waste management
  policies, strategies and plans for sustainable waste management services across the
  City to achieve the City’s strategic objectives of integrated waste management.
• Manage
  the planning and implementation of sustainable waste projects.

Key Learning Areas

• Waste management planning to ensure legislative compliance and that waste is managed
  in an environmentally sustainable manner;
• Stakeholder management to ensure community buy-in and participation in the City’s waste
  management initiatives;
• Coordinate and provide input into the Management of Business Planning, Reporting on
  Project progress and Financial Management activities of the Business Unit;
• Risk management is used to ensure monitoring, reporting on risk, and providing mitigation
  measures within the section;
• Project management of the entire project development cycle and ensuring successful
  project execution.

Leading Competencies

• ICT literacy, including MS Office Applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
• Good written and verbal communication skills;
• Project Management.

Core Competencies

• Knowledge and understanding of environmental issues and relevant legislation;
• Proven record in the field of environmental capacity building and running of waste policies and projects;
• Understanding environmental policies and project principles and approaches

ENQUIRIES ONLY:

• Contact Person: Revonal McKenzie
• Tel No: (011) 082 7999

Policy and Project Internship

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