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WESTERN CAPE DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL AFFAIRS AND DEVELOPMENT PLANNING

 
 
APPLICATIONS: Only applications submitted online will be accepted. To apply submit your application online only: via www.westerncape.gov.za/jobs or https://westerncapegov.erecruit.co
 
CLOSING DATE : 01 July 2019 
 
NOTE: Only applications submitted online will be accepted. Shortlisted candidates will be required to submit copies of their documentation for verification purposes. These candidates will be required to attend interviews on a date and time as determined by the department. The selection process will be guided by the EE targets of the employing department. Kindly note that technical support is only available from Monday to Friday from 8:00 to 16.00. Should you experience any difficulties with your online application you may contact the helpline at 0861 370 202. Please ensure that you submit your application before the closing date as no late applications will be considered. 



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CHIEF TOWN AND REGIONAL PLANNER: DEVELOPMENT FACILITATION SERVICES REF NO: EADP 2019-25 
SALARY: R898 569 per annum (All-inclusive salary package) (OSD as prescribed) 
CENTRE: Western Cape Government 
 
REQUIREMENTS: B Degree in Urban/Town and Regional Planning or relevant qualification; A minimum of 6 years’ post qualification town and regional/urban planning or development planning or spatial planning or land use management or in a related field; Compulsory registration with SACPLAN as a Professional Town and Regional Planner on appointment; A valid code B driving licence. Competencies: Working knowledge of the following: Spatial planning and land use management legal and operational compliance; Spatial planning and land use management systems, principles and best practice; Spatial planning and land use management processes and procedures; Ability to communicate (verbally and in writing) at all levels and build and maintain working partnerships; Ability to solve problems and resolve conflict (must be a solutions oriented person); Ability to organize, analyze, and interpret information and then make decisions based on the information; Ability to think and operate strategically and lead staff and diverse teams of professionals, service providers and stakeholders; Plan, organize and execute, self-manage and work under extreme pressure. 
 
DUTIES: To support the Director: Development Facilitation with the provision of an all-encompassing development facilitation service; Support the Director: Development Facilitation with the provision of a coordinated spatial planning and land use management capacity building service; Support the Director: Development Facilitation with special project management services as and when required; Support the Chief Directorate: Development Planning through the Director: Development Facilitation with the provision of Development Planning Intelligence; Management and Research services, Development Management services and Spatial Planning services as and when required; Support the Director: Development Facilitation with strategic and operational management and administrative tasks as and when required. 
 
ENQUIRIES: Mr G Gerber at (021) 483 2787 
 


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CONTROL ENVIRONMENTAL OFFICER: WASTE POLICY AND MINIMISATION REF NO: EADP 2019-26 
SALARY: Grade A: R495 219 per annum (OSD as prescribed) 
CENTRE: Western Cape Government 
 
REQUIREMENTS: An appropriate 4-year Degree (or equivalent qualification) in Natural, Physical, Environmental Management or Engineering Sciences; A minimum of 6 years’ relevant post-qualification experience; A valid (Code B) driving licence. Recommendations: A wide ranging knowledge of and experience in working with environmental legislation, policies and regulations that includes waste management; Supervising and monitoring; Project Management; Conducting research; Waste minimisation and Policy Development. Competencies: Working knowledge of the following: Technical aspects related to integrated waste management and resource efficiency; Problem solving skills related to human resource management and interpersonal relationships; Proven computer literacy (Word, Excel and PowerPoint); Excellent communication (written and verbal) and report writing skills in at least two of the three official languages of the Western Cape; Strategic planning and project/time management skills; 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; Be responsible for the overall management of the projects and personnel in the Waste Policy component that comprises human resource development and management, budgeting, project management and administration; Provide technical advice on government policies and legislation, and technical reports, including environmental impact assessment reports; Administer, manage, implement and monitor compliance and support enforcement w.r.t environmental legislation. 
 
ENQUIRIES: Ms B Langenhoven at (021) 483 2971