WESTERN CAPE DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL AFFAIRS AND DEVELOPMENT PLANNING

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DUTIES : Contribute to the review and update of the Western Cape Climate Change Response; Strategy and Implementation Plan; and monitor, assess, drive and report on climate Change response implementation in the Western Cape; Develop a climate change adaptation pathway for the province that is aligned with the Western Cape Climate Change Response Strategy, and that is pro-poor, inclusive and just; Position adaptation response actions within a broader climate change response; Implementation plan for the province, and develop a monitoring, reporting and evaluation plan; - Guide, coordinate and support the mainstreaming of climate change adaptation across provincial sectors and into local and provincial level initiatives, policies, strategies and plans where applicable; Conduct research on climate change adaptation strategies, monitoring and evaluation; Undertake presentations, capacity building sessions and workshops on climate change to local government, business, civil society and other stakeholders; Coordinate and compile adaptation focused climate change funding applications, particularly large international funding opportunities; Project, Human Resources and Financial Management.
 
ENQUIRIES : Ms G Isaacs at Tel No: (021) 483 2775

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ENVIRONMENTAL OFFICER (SPECIALISED PRODUCTION): DEVELOPMENT MANAGEMENT REF NO: EADP 21/2021
SALARY : R408 075 per annum, (OSD as prescribed)
CENTRE : Department of Environmental Affairs and Development Planning, Western Cape Government
 
REQUIREMENTS : An appropriate Honours Degree in Environmental or related fields; A valid Code B (or higher) driving license. Recommendation: Relevant experience in the undertaking or review of EIA applications and environmental awareness raising or advising; Registered with EAPASA as a Candidate Environmental Assessment Practitioner (EAP) or as an Environmental Assessment Practitioner (EAP). Competencies: Knowledge in the following: Methodologies and techniques for evaluation of environmental impact assessments; Integrated Environmental Management, including applicable legislation and policies; Methodologies for the evaluation of environmental management plans, as well as environmental monitoring, ECO and auditing; Practical implementation of environmental policies, guidelines, norms and standards and other instruments; Environmental management systems; Skills in the following: Computer literacy in MS Office; Written and verbal communication; Project Management; Strong report writing skills as well as the ability to work with people and a team.
 
DUTIES : Take responsibility for the overall management of the EIA process in an application for environmental authorisation; Maintain quality & productivity when evaluating applications in terms of the relevant environmental legislation; Implement the compliance monitoring strategy for environmental authorisations; Maintain quality and productivity when providing comment on assigned non-applications; Disseminate information and technical / procedural advice that related to impact management and the implementation of the EIA regulations; Audit compliance with environmental authorisations issued in terms of the NEMA and the NEM:EIA regulations; Provide expert technical and procedural advice to other components in regard to EIA processes; Provide advice to the general public with regard to environmental impact management; Provide advice, support and comment where necessary, to local municipalities and other government departments with regard to environmental impact management; Represent DEA&DP on various IGR forums that deal with development management, and environmental impact management in particular; Promote and maintain intergovernmental relations and cooperative governance efforts and initiatives, including representing the Directorate, Chief Directorate, Department or Province on different working groups, committees, forums or task teams; Develop and maintain EIA and development related policies, guidelines, norms and standards; Contributing to the collaborative search for solutions, and to service delivery improvement measures; Assisting with the Directorate's performance reporting, including monthly and quarterly reporting; Ensuring adequate and appropriate record keeping; Ensuring adherence to general public service code of conduct, requirements and procedures; Contributing positively to team morale; Assisting and mentoring staff, where necessary; Assisting with general administrative tasks, as and when needed; Responding to Ministerial and Parliamentary enquiries; Assisting with the provision of development planning intelligence management and research services, as and when required; Assisting with the provision of development facilitation services, as and when required; Assisting with the provision of spatial planning and coastal impact management services, as and when required; Assisting with on the provision of land use development management services, as and when required; Assisting with the provision of services to the Appeal Unit, S24G Unit, Directorate for Environmental Compliance and Enforcement, and Directorate for Planning and Policy Coordination; Assisting with the provision of services to the Directorates for Waste Management, Air Pollution Management and Pollution and Chemicals Management.
 
ENQUIRIES : Mr E van Boom at (082) 806 8486 or Eldon.Vanboom@Westerncape.gov.za    
 
 
 
 
 
 
ASSISTANT DIRECTOR: BUDGET PLANNING REF NO: EADP 22/2021
SALARY : R382 245 per annum (Level 09)
CENTRE : Department of Environmental Affairs and Development Planning, Western Cape Government
 
REQUIREMENTS : An appropriate 3-year tertiary qualification (National Diploma/B-Degree or higher) in Financial Management; A minimum of 3 years supervisory experience in a financial environment. Recommendation: Basic Accounting System (BAS); Medium Term Expenditure Framework experience; Knowledge of the following: PERSAL (Personnel and Salary Administration) and LOGIS (Logistical Information System); Standard Charts of Accounts (SCOA). Competencies: Knowledge of the following: Strategic and Annual Performance Planning; Budget, review, analysis and quality assurance skills in the budget preparation process; Public Sector finance; Public Finance Management Act and other financial norms and standards; Proven computer literacy (MS Office); Written and verbal communication skills.
 
DUTIES : Budget Management; Compilation of the MTEF (Medium Term Expenditure  Framework) Budget; Supervision of staff; Mentoring employees to ensure guidance and direction to prosper in their careers.
 
ENQUIRIES : Ms G Buggas at Tel No: (021) 483 3298