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 http://www.westerncape.gov.za/jobs or https://westerncapegov.erecruit.co

 

CLOSING DATE : 15 June 2026 

 

 

NOTE : Shortlisted candidates will be required to attend interviews on a date and time determined by the department and submit documentation for verification purposes and criminal record vetting. All shortlisted candidates shall undertake two pre-entry assessments. One will be a practical exercise to determine a candidate’s suitability based on the post’s technical and generic requirements and the other must be an integrity (ethical conduct) assessment. The selection process will be guided by the EE targets of the employing department. By applying for this position, you are consenting to the Western Cape Government contacting your previous employers/managers for an employment reference. Reference checks will include enquiries relating to your disciplinary records and reasons for leaving. Should you experience difficulties with your online application, technical support is available from Monday to Friday from 08:00 to 16.00. Contact the helpline at 086 137 0214. For all other queries relating to the position, kindly contact the enquiries person as indicated in the advert. Please ensure that you submit your application before the closing date as no late applications will be considered. 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

OTHER POSTS

 

 

CONTROL ENVIRONMENTAL OFFICER: POLLUTION PREVENTION AND REGULATORY SERVICES (POLLUTION AND CHEMICALS MANAGEMENT) REF NO: EADP 10/2026 

SALARY : Grade A: R636 978 - R728 646 per annum, (OSD as prescribed) 

CENTRE : Department of Environmental Affairs and Development Planning, Western Cape Government. 

 

REQUIREMENTS : An appropriate 4-year B-degree/honours (equivalent or higher qualification) in environmental management, natural or physical sciences, or engineering; a minimum of 6 years’ relevant experience in environmental management; a valid (Code B or higher) driving license. Competencies: Knowledge, proven experience, and understanding of the following: The National Environmental Management Act as well as pollution management-related guidelines, policies and best practices; Environmental management, especially related to integrated pollution management and application of environmental legislation; The functioning and responsibilities of the three spheres of government as it pertains to environmental pollution management. Compliance monitoring and enforcement, with respect to statutory obligations (e.g. NEMA); Financial Management and public procurement prescripts and processes; Human resource management; Methodologies and techniques for the evaluation and monitoring of pollution impacts; Skills in the following: Supervision of staff; numeracy; computer literacy in the MS Office package (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.); communication skills (written and verbal), including presentation skills; report writing; planning and implementation; project planning and management; data analysis; analytical and creative thinking to address complex environmental challenges; research; and time management. 

 

DUTIES : Implement pollution case management, including investigation, compliance monitoring, and stakeholder engagement; manage and administer financial and human resources and provide strategic inputs into business planning; actively engage, support, and provide input into transversal initiatives and forums relevant to pollution and chemicals management, including implementation of the Western Cape Sustainable Water Protection Plan; and manage and provide specialist comment on various legislation, policies, norms and standards, EIAs and action plans, etc. in terms of avoiding or minimizing pollution impacts on the environment. 

 

ENQUIRIES : Ms Catherine Bill Tel No: (021) 483 2760 

 

 

 

 

 

 

STATE ACCOUNTANT: BANKING REF NO: EADP 08/2026 

SALARY : R413 001 - R486 501 per annum (Level 08) 

CENTRE : Department of Environmental Affairs and Development Planning, Western Cape Government.

 

REQUIREMENTS : An appropriate 3-year National Diploma/B-Degree (equivalent or higher qualification); a minimum of 1 year of experience in a related field. Competencies: Knowledge of the following: Have a strong financial background specifically in public sector finance. Have a good understanding of the Public Finance Management Act as well as the Treasury Regulations and Finance Instructions; Knowledge and understanding of relevant National and Provincial legislation, policy prescripts, regulations, standards and procedures; Knowledge of transversal public sector accounting systems; Knowledge and understanding of modern systems of governance and administration; Knowledge and understanding of public service procedures, processes, and systems. Skills in the following: Numeracy, literacy, language skills, Accounting, Finance and audit, information technology, Formal training, financial analysis, computer literacy (MS Office Package), data analysis skills, and people skills. 

 

DUTIES : Ensure fund requisitions, cash flow, transfer and revenue payments, and bank reconciliation are performed. Oversee the cashier function, storing & safeguarding of face-value forms, financial records, and reconciliation of the revenue register. Maintenance of the principal ledger accounts and clearing of online bank transactions; supervisory tasks. 

 

ENQUIRIES : Mr E Van der Merwe Tel No: (021) 483 3369 

 

 

 

 

 

 

ENVIRONMENTAL OFFICER (PRODUCTION LEVEL): DEVELOPMENT MANAGEMENT REGION 3, REF NO: EADP 09/2026 

SALARY : R357 597 - R395 352 per annum, (OSD as prescribed) 

CENTRE : Department of Environmental Affairs and Development Planning, Western Cape Government 

 

REQUIREMENTS : An appropriate 3-year tertiary National Diploma/B-Degree in Environmental Management, Natural or Environmental Sciences or related field; registered as a Candidate Environmental Assessment Practitioner (EAP) or Registered as an EAP with the Environmental Assessment Practitioners Association of South Africa (EAPASA); already registered; or meets the requirements for registration and have either already applied for registration and paid the prescribed application and registration fee (appointment will be conditional to actual registration with EAPASA by a specified date) A valid driving license (Code B or higher). Competencies: Knowledge in the following: Balanced environmental knowledge including biophysical knowledge of the functioning of ecosystems, interactions and other environmental aspects; Methodologies and techniques for evaluation of environmental impact assessments; Methodologies for the evaluation of environmental management programme reports, as well as environmental monitoring, audit and ECO reports; Practical implementation of environmental policies, guidelines, norms and standards; Environmental management systems; practical implementation of environmental legislation, policies, norms, and guidelines; integrated environmental management; EIA process applicable in the Western Cape. Skills needed: Literacy; Computer Literacy (MS programs); Information technology (GIS tools, etc.); Language proficiency (at least two of the three official languages of the Western Cape Province); Communication, project management, report writing, analytical skills, and time management. 

 

DUTIES : Maintain quality and productivity with regards to evaluation of applications in terms of the relevant environmental legislation; Implementation of the compliance monitoring and auditing strategy for environmental authorisations; Maintain quality and productivity with regards to the processing of post-decision reports and applications, for example, amendment applications, Environmental Audit reports and ECO reports; Maintain quality and productivity with regard to provision of comment on assigned non-applications; Leadership in assigned projects; Qualifications with respect to environmental management, natural or environmental sciences or related field. 

 

ENQUIRIES : Mr D Swanepoel Tel No: (044) 814 2008