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WESTERN CAPE DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL AFFAIRS
 
APPLICATIONS : The Director-General: Department of Environmental Affairs, Private Bag X4390, Cape Town 8001 or hand-deliver to: 14th Loop Street, Cape Town.
 
CLOSING DATE 20 April 2020
 
FOR ATTENTION : Human Resources
 
 
NOTE : Application must be submitted on a signed and dated Z83 form with a copy of a comprehensive CV, original certified copies of qualifications, ID document and a valid Driver’s License in order to be considered. It is the applicant’s responsibility to have foreign qualifications evaluated by the South African Qualification Authority (SAQA). The National Department of Environmental Affairs is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer. Correspondence will be limited to successful candidates only. Short-listed candidates will be subjected to screening and security vetting to determine their suitability for employment, including but not limited to: Criminal records; Citizenship status; Credit-worthiness; Previous employment (reference checks); and Qualification verification. Furthermore, the person appointed to this position will be subjected to a security clearance and the signing of a performance agreement.
For more information regarding the requirements and duties, please visit our website at www.environment.gov.za. Click on vacancies and ensure you follow the correct link to the position of interest. The Department reserves the right not to make an appointment. No e-mailed, faxed or 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. Candidates may be subjected to a practical job based ability test.



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ENVIRONMENTAL OFFICER SPECIALISED PRODUCTION: NORMS AND STANDARDS REF NO: OC 10/2020
SALARY : R402 045 - R563 693 per annum (all-inclusive total package)
CENTRE : Cape Town
 
REQUIREMENTS : An appropriate Honours Degree in Natural or Environmental Management/Sciences or equivalent qualification and 3-5 years’ 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 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 NEMA, the NEM: ICMA Act, 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 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 facilitating the implementation of a permitting regime for Section 69 of the ICM Act and the Coastal Waters Discharge Permit Regulations. Development of norms and standards for effluent disposal control. Specific areas of work will include: implement the coastal waters discharge permitting system; assess permit applications and technical reports to develop ‘minimum end-of-pipe monitoring requirements’ for various discharge sectors. Assess technical reports and permit applications to develop ‘minimum receiving environment monitoring requirements’ for various discharge sectors. Promote recently updated coastal water quality guidelines. Provide technical support to compliance and enforcement processes with the specific focus on land derived sources of marine pollution. Support initiatives undertaken to manage land-based sources of pollution in line with the National Coastal Management Programme. Support implementation of the Source to Sea project addressing marine litter. 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 of marine pollution. Support public awareness and outreach activities on land-based sources, in particular on marine litter and plastic pollution.
 
ENQUIRIES : Dr. Y. Peterson Tel No: (021) 819 2450

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ENVIRONMENTAL OFFICER SPECIALISED PRODUCTION: ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT ASSESSMENT (EIA) REF NO: OC11/202020
SALARY : R402 045 - R563 693 per annum (all-inclusive total package)
CENTRE : Cape Town
 
REQUIREMENTS : Appropriate Honours Degree in Natural or Environmental Management/Sciences or equivalent qualification and 3-5 years’ experience in related field. Knowledge and understanding of institutional arrangements and the legal regime pertaining to coastal management. Knowledge of the EIA Regulations in terms of the National Environmental Management Act (Act No. 107 of 1998) and its administration. Knowledge on integrated environmental management and the National Environmental Management: Integrated Coastal Management Act (Act No. 24 of 2008). Knowledge and understanding of coastal management processes and principles. Knowledge and understanding of the functioning of coastal ecosystems and the impact of human activity on those systems. Knowledge of successive of the Integrated Coastal Development Act. Knowledge of the Off-road vehicle regulations, their guidelines, historical context and implementation. Knowledge of government administration and financial procedures, Public Service and Departmental Procedures and Prescripts. Advanced computer literacy skills and relevant experience. Good communication skills. Good organising and planning, problem solving skills. Ability to work individually and in a team. Ability to work under pressure and with minimum supervision. A valid driver’s licence. All short-listed candidates will be subject to a written evaluation in addition to an interview.
 
DUTIES : Coordinate and facilitate Oceans and Coasts comments, inputs and advice on the draft and final Environmental Impact Assessment Reports for all developments along the coast. Establish a mechanism to deal with developments “regulated and unregulated” along the entire South Africa’s coastline and engage with compliance and enforcement. Facilitate engagements with competent authorities of coastal provinces for statistics on the Environmental Impact Assessment reports approved and produce quarterly and annual reports. Facilitate necessary site inspections, attendance of stakeholder meetings, working groups, and implementation workshops that have a bearing on Environmental Impact Assessment. Provide support to general Integrated Coastal Management projects, strategies, policies, plans and programs that have coastal environmental impact assessment implications.
 
ENQUIRIES:  Ms N.P. Tonjeni Tel No: (021) 819 2451