WESTERN CAPE DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL AFFAIRS AND DEVELOPMENT PLANNING

 
REQUIREMENTS: An appropriate 4-year Degree (or equivalent qualification) in Environmental, Natural, Physical or Earth Sciences; A minimum of 6 years’ relevant post-qualification experience; A valid (Code B) driving licence and willingness to travel as required. Recommendations: Working experience in the following: Estuary Management; Coastal Management; Project Management. Competencies: Working knowledge of the following: Coastal and environmental legislation, policies and regulations; Environmental Management, particularly Coastal Management; Estuary Management; Project Management; Stakeholder engagement processes; Excellent communication (written and verbal), presentation and report writing skills in at least two of the three official languages of the Western Cape; Proven computer literacy; Strategic planning skills; Self-motivated and ability to use own initiatives; Ability to work well within a team and independently; Ability to function under pressure and meet strict deadlines; Negotiation skills, good interpersonal relations, excellent project management skills, conflict management; Proven leadership skills. 
 
DUTIES: Facilitating the development and implementation of the Provincial Estuarine Management Programme and support to municipalities with the development and implementation of municipal estuary management programmes/plans; Giving effect to the NEM:ICM Act (National Estuarine Management Protocol) by developing, implementing and accepting relevant estuarine management plan(s) and through providing support to municipalities in order to fulfil their municipal coastal functions; Facilitate the development and implementation of the Provincial Coastal Management Programme and support municipalities with the development and implementation of Municipal Coastal Management Programmes; Managing the compilation of the Provincial State of the Coast report and implementing the actions emanating from said report where necessary; Conceptualisation, development, management and the implementation monitoring and reporting on special projects; Identification of opportunities and needs for the development of coastal livelihoods initiatives and the planning, management and monitoring of these programmes; Providing specialist support to the implementation of the Provincial Coastal Management Education and Awareness Programme and capacity building programmes for local government and other organs of state; Maintaining data for monitoring, evaluation and reporting on the coastal and estuary management programmes, including a database of stakeholders and their activities. 
 
ENQUIRIES: Ms M Laros at (021) 483 5126 
 
 

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ENVIRONMENTAL OFFICER (PRODUCTION): BIODIVERSITY REF NO: EADP 2019-03 
SALARY: Grade A: R256 815 - R285 021 per annum 
Grade B: R301 104 - R334 179 per annum 
Grade C: R353 082 - R448 035 per annum 
(OSD as prescribed) 
CENTRE: Department of Environmental Affairs and Development Planning, Western Cape Government 
 
REQUIREMENTS: An appropriate 3-year National Diploma/B-Degree (or equivalent qualification) at an accredited and recognised institution in Environmental, Natural, Physical or Earth Sciences; A valid code B driving licence and willingness to travel as required. Recommendation: Project Management experience. Competencies: Knowledge of the following: Biodiversity and Environmental Management , legislation, policies and regulation; Ecological processes; Excellent communication (written and verbal) and presentation skills in at least two of the three official languages of the Western Cape; Proven computer literacy skills (MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.); Must be able to meet strict deadlines, be self-motivated and ability to use own initiative; Ability to work well under pressure, well within a team and independently; Excellent report writing skills; Ethical and transparent governance; Innovation and resourcefulness; Professionalism and integrity. 
 
DUTIES: Assist in the development of biodiversity policies, legislation, strategies, action plans, guidelines, norms and standards; Support the implementation of the Provincial Biodiversity Strategy and Action Plan (PBSAP); Provide support to other spheres of government, stakeholders and internal clients on biodiversity conservation and management related issues; Assist with biodiversity mainstreaming and capacity building in the department municipalities and other stakeholders; Project management, provide operational support, prepare and make function related submissions, perform and manage administrative functions for the component. 
 
ENQUIRIES: Mr A Ackhurst at (021) 483 8364 

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