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DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL AFFAIRS 
 
APPLICATIONS: Director-General, Department of Environmental Affairs, Private Bag X4390, Cape Town, 8000 or hand-deliver to 14 Loop Street, Cape Town. 
FOR ATTENTION Human Resource Management 
 
CLOSING DATE 16 September 2019 
 
 
NOTE: Must be submitted on a Z83 form with a copy of a comprehensive CV, certified copies of qualifications and ID document in order to be considered. It is the applicant’s responsibility to have foreign qualifications evaluated by the South African Qualification Authority (SAQA). Correspondence will be limited to successful candidates only. The persons appointed to this position will be subjected to a security clearance. The department reserves the right not to make an appointment. No faxed, e-mailed and late applications will be considered. If you have not been contacted within three 3 months after the closing date of the advertisement, please accept that your application was unsuccessful. For more information regarding the requirements and duties in respect of each position, please visit our website at www.environment.gov.za. Click on vacancies and ensure you follow the correct link to the position of interest. 

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DIRECTOR: COASTAL CONSERVATION STRATEGIES REF NO: OC24/2019 
SALARY: R1 057 326 per annum (All inclusive remuneration package, conditions apply) 
CENTRE: Cape Town 
 
REQUIREMENTS: A Bachelor’s Degree in Natural or Physical Sciences, or Environmental Management or equivalent qualification (NQF level 7). A minimum of 5 years’ experience at middle managerial level. Knowledge of coastal management legislation policies and statutory instruments. Experience and knowledge of policy development and implementation. Knowledge of government administrative procedures and processes, departmental procedures and prescripts, and financial management. Good strategic capability and leadership, analytics skills and understanding of environmental issues. Experience in strategic planning, organizational transformation. Computer literacy and good communication skills (both verbal and report writing) with advanced experience in stakeholder engagement. 
 
DUTIES: Manage and coordinate the implementation of the National Environmental Management Integrated Coastal Management Act. Manage and coordinate the implementation of coastal legislation, and lead the implementation of integrated coastal management programmes including: implementation of access to the coast; coastal spatial planning and coastal climate change adaptation and response; processing coastal permits and authorisations; commenting on coastal environmental authorisations; coastal awareness and advocacy; monitor and evaluate the coastal projects; implementing effective stakeholder engagement; and actively participate in formal stakeholder structures and forums. Provide strategic leadership, good corporate governance. Manage the staff, budget and functioning of the directorate. 
 
ENQUIRIESAdv R Razack Tel No: (021) 819 2426 



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CONTROL ENVIRONMENTAL OFFICER GRADE A: LAND BASED SOURCES OF MARINE POLLUTION REF NO: OC25/2019 
SALARY: R495 219 per annum 
CENTRE: Cape Town 
 
REQUIREMENTS: An appropriate 4 year Degree in Natural or Environmental Management/Sciences or equivalent qualification and 6 years post qualification experience in related field. Extensive knowledge and skills of the South African coast, marine and coastal pollution management, integrated coastal management, coastal processes, coastal management principles and national and international coastal policies and legislation; Knowledge of coastal water quality and environmental monitoring techniques and management; Knowledge and understanding of data and information management. The ability to interpret and apply coastal and related legislation and policies, including the NEM: ICMA Act, NEMA, NEM: Waste Act, National Water Act, Minerals Act, international treaties and conventions, national and provincial laws, and departmental protocols. Knowledge and understanding of the functioning of coastal ecosystems and the impacts of human activity on those systems. Knowledge of Integrated Environmental Management and Environmental Impact Assessment. Knowledge of UNEP commitments, GPA programme, Regional Seas Conventions and related projects. Knowledge of government administration and financial procedures. Knowledge of project management. The candidate must have a valid driver’s license (Code B) and be willing to travel extensively. Excellent communication, presentation and writing skills are essential. 
 
DUTIES: The candidate will be responsible for developing management tools to support the implementation of Section 69 under the Integrated Coastal Management Act (Act 24 of 2008). Regulate the discharge of effluent into estuaries and coastal waters. Initiate assessment of applications and draft recommendations on assessed applications, including amendment applications. Develop and maintain a database on all marine outfalls and authorisations issued and assist in monitoring compliance to permit conditions. Facilitate the implementation of the Coastal Waters Discharge Permit Regulations (2019) and the General Discharge Authorisation. Establish committees with other Regulatory Departments to facilitate matters of mutual interest. Support the development of coastal discharge permitting tools and coastal water quality guidelines. Develop and promote coastal water quality guidelines in consultation with the Directorate: Coastal Research and Chief Directorate: Specialised Monitoring Services. Ensure draft permitting tools and guidelines are published for comment and final implementation. Support initiatives undertaken to manage land-based sources of pollution in line with the National Coastal Management Programme (NCMP). Ensure the implementation of the Source to Sea programme by addressing marine litter at source. Represent the Directorate’s interests in EIA, other licensing processes and water quality monitoring and management initiatives. Provide technical and operational advice on coastal management issues relating to land-based sources. Maintain and facilitate the Department’s interests and obligations under relevant international and regional agreements and programmes. Conduct public awareness and outreach activities on land-based sources of pollution, in particular on marine litter, plastic pollution and micro-plastics. 
 
ENQUIRIES: Dr. Y. Peterson Tel No: (021) 819 2450