WESTERN CAPE DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL AFFAIRS AND DEVELOPMENT PLANNING

 
REQUIREMENTS: An appropriate 4-year Degree (or equivalent qualification) in Environmental Management, Natural or Environmental Science or a related field; A minimum of 6 years’ relevant post-qualification experience; A valid (Code B) driving licence. Recommendation: Experience in the following: Reviewing Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) applications; Integrated Environmental Management, including applicable legislation and policies; Supervision of staff. Competencies: Knowledge of the following: Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) requirements; Integrated Environmental Management. Problem solving skills related to human resource management and interpersonal relationships; Proven computer literacy (Word, Excel and PowerPoint); Written and verbal communication and report writing skills; Strategic planning and project/time management skills; Ability to research, synthesise and present information in a scientific manner; Reviewing skills; Problem solving skills; Ability to work under pressure and meet strict deadlines; Ability to work independently and within a team; Ability to resolve conflict. 
 
DUTIES: Supervise and maintain quality and productivity with regard to evaluation of applications in terms of the relevant environmental legislation; Implementation and supervision of the compliance monitoring and auditing strategy for environmental authorisations; Supervise and maintain quality and productivity with regard to provision of comment on assigned non-applications; Supervision and leadership in assigned projects. 
 
ENQUIRIES: Mr Z Toefy Tel No: (021) 483 2700 
 
 
 
 
 
ENVIRONMENTAL OFFICER - SPECIALISED PRODUCTION: AIR QUALITY MONITORING REF NO: EADP 2019-44 
SALARY: R402 045 per annum (OSD as prescribed) 
CENTRE: Department of Environmental Affairs and Development Planning, Western Cape Government. 
 
REQUIREMENTS: An appropriate Honours Degree in Natural or Physical Sciences, Environmental Sciences or Engineering Sciences or related; A valid (Code B) driving licence. Recommendation: Working knowledge and experience of the following: Environmental Management, related to Air Quality Management; Operation and Maintenance of an Air Quality Monitoring Systems or Networks; Compliance Monitoring and Enforcement of relevant air quality management legislation with respect to statutory obligations; Compliance Monitoring and Enforcement of relevant air quality management legislation with respect to statutory obligations; Project Management/ Planning; Technical knowledge and experience in Air Quality Monitoring. Competencies: Knowledge of the following: Air Quality Management, Air Quality Monitoring, Integrated Environmental Management; Pollution Management; Compliance monitoring and enforcement, with respect to statutory obligations (e.g. NEMA; NEM:AQA); Regulatory processes/ environmental legislation (e.g. NEMA, NEM:AQA); General office/ administrative, financial and human resource management; Research and report writing skills, including the drafting of official and technical reports; Ability to analyse, interpret and respond to scientific and technical reports; Communication (written and verbal) skills in at least two of the three official languages of the Western Cape. 
 
DUTIES: Provide the following: Specialist advice and technical expertise towards the development and administration of Air Quality Management Systems and policies; Leadership, guidance and technical advice on the development and implementation of specific projects (e.g. specialised air quality management projects to inform human health risk assessment); Contribute towards the development and implementation of air quality monitoring projects and capacity building; Specialist inputs on compliance monitoring and enforcement with respect to statutory obligations (NEMA and NEM: AQA); Support and input to all financial management, human resource management, administrative and strategic planning and related functions. 
 
ENQUIRIES: Dr Joy Leaner Tel No: (021) 483 2888 

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ENVIRONMENTAL OFFICER - SPECIALISED PRODUCTION: WASTE POLICY MINIMISATION REF NO: EADP 2019-43 
SALARY: R402 045 per annum (OSD as prescribed) 
CENTRE: Department of Environmental Affairs and Development Planning, Western Cape Government. 
 
REQUIREMENTS: An appropriate Honours Degree in Natural or Physical Sciences, Environmental Sciences or Engineering Sciences or related; A valid (Code B) driving licence. Recommendation: Working knowledge of the following: Environmental legislation, policies and regulations that includes waste management; Conducting research; Policy development; Waste minimisation; Drafting scientific reports; Supervisory and mentoring experience. Competencies: Knowledge of environmental management, integrated waste management and resource efficiency and waste minimisation and policy and legislation; Human resource management (including interpersonal skills); Proficiency in communication – verbal and writing skills (including report writing); Planning and project/time management skills; Computer literacy (Microsoft Office); Ability to research, synthesise and present information in a scientific manner. 
 
DUTIES: Manage and facilitate the effective and efficient development and implementation of policies, legislation, guidelines, norms and standards w.r.t integrated waste management; Assist with general office management i.e. assist with Financial and Human Resource Management and office administration; Manage and provide specialist technical advice on complex technical scoping and environmental impact assessment reports and policy documents to organs of state and other stakeholders on integrated waste management; Monitor compliance and enforce relevant statutory provisions with regards to the National Environmental Management: Waste Act; Manage the execution of programmes and projects related to the implementation of waste minimization strategies. 
 
ENQUIRIES: Ms B Langenhoven at Tel No: (021) 483 2712 
 



 
 
ENVIRONMENTAL OFFICER (PRODUCTION): ENVIRONMENTAL ECONOMY REF NO: EADP 2019-41 
(24 Month Contract) 
SALARY: Grade A: R272 739 - R302691 per annum (OSD as prescribed) plus 37% in lieu of benefits. 
Grade B: R318267 - R353 226 per annum (OSD as prescribed) plus 37% in lieu of benefits. 
Grade C: R373 209 - R473 574 per annum, (OSD as prescribed) plus 37% in lieu of benefits. 
CENTRE: Department of Environmental Affairs and Development Planning, Western Cape Government. 
 
REQUIREMENTS: An appropriate 3-year tertiary qualification (National Diploma/B-Degree) in the Natural Science, Physical Science, Social Science, Environmental Science, Economics, Entrepreneurial Development or project management. Recommendation: An appropriate post graduate qualification; Working experience in the relevant field; Experience working in a government department/state institution; Valid code 08 driving license. Competencies: Knowledge of green economy network; Innovative and creative; People skills; Ability to multi-task; Organised and systematic; Written and verbal communication skills; Problem solving ability; Proven computer literacy. 
 
DUTIES: Assist with the coordination of Environmental Economy activities in the Department; Undertake research and reporting as required to support Environmental Economy efforts within the Western Cape; Undertake activities as required for the planning and implementation of the Environmental Economy projects within the sustainability directorate; Assist with mainstreaming, implementation and reporting of Resource Efficiency efforts across the Western Cape; Assist with organising meetings events, seminars and conferences; Provide Project management support to identified projects; Leverage existing connections with non-state green economy actors to develop transversal projects. 
 
ENQUIRIES: Mr R. Mukanya at Tel No: (021) 483 9787