WESTERN CAPE DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL AFFAIRS AND DEVELOPMENT PLANNING

 
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. 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 (PRODUCTION LEVEL): WASTE POLICY AND MINIMISATION REF NO: EADP 2019-06 
SALARY: Grade A: R256 815 - R285 021 per annum (as per applicable OSD prescripts) 
Grade B: R301 104 - R334 179 per annum (as per applicable OSD prescripts) 
Grade C: R353 082 - R448 035 per annum (as per applicable OSD prescripts) 
CENTRE: Department of Environmental Affairs and Development Planning, Western Cape Government 
 
REQUIREMENTS: An appropriate 3-year tertiary qualification (National Diploma/B-Degree or equivalent qualification) in Natural or Physical Sciences, Environmental Sciences or Engineering; A valid code 08 (EB) driving licence. Recommendation: Experience in the following: Environmental field; Waste minimisation. Competencies: Knowledge of the following: Environmental management; Waste management; Environmental legislation, policies and regulations; Communication (verbal and written) skills in at least two of the three official languages of the Western Cape; Proven computer literacy (MS Word and PowerPoint); Excellent report writing skills; Planning and organisational skills. 
 
DUTIES: Assist with the execution of programmes and projects related to the implementation of waste minimisation strategies; Assist with capacity building and awareness programmes regarding waste minimisation; Monitor compliance and enforce relevant statutory provisions with regards to the National Environmental Management Waste Act; Assist with general planning and organizing activities related to projects; Handle enquiries pertaining to waste management problems and matters related to the component’s objectives; Provide advice on technical reports, including environmental impact assessment reports and comment on relevant draft legislation and policies. 
 
ENQUIRIES: Ms B Langenhoven at (021) 483 2971