WESTERN CAPE DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL AFFAIRS AND DEVELOPMENT PLANNING VACANCIES

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NOTE : Only applications submitted online at: www.westerncape.gov.za/jobs or https://westerncapegov.erecruit.co. 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. Should you experience difficulties with your online application, kindly note that technical support (challenges with online application) is only available from Monday to Friday from 08:00 to 16.00. you may contact the helpline at 0861 370 214. Otherwise, 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.

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ENVIRONMENTAL OFFICER (SPECIALISED PRODUCTION): RECTIFICATION REF NO: EADP 08/2023 (X2 POSTS)
SALARY : R451 587 per annum, (OSD as prescribed) 
CENTRE : Department of Environmental Affairs and Development Planning, Western Cape Government
 
REQUIREMENTS : An appropriate Honours Degree in Environmental Management/Natural Sciences/Social Science/Geographical Sciences/Conservation Biology or related; Registered as a Environmental Assessment Practitioner (EAP) or Candidate EAP with the Environmental Assessment Practitioners Association of South Africa (EAPASA) or meets the requirements for registration and applied for registration or will apply for registration (appointment will be conditional to actual registration with EAPASA by a specified date); A valid (Code B) driving licence. Recommendation: Experience in the following: Review of Environmental Impact Assessment applications and/or related field; Integrated Environmental Management, including applicable legislation and policies; Environmental compliance and enforcement; National Water Act and water use licence applications; Biodiversity and coastal management policies and programmes; National Environmental Management: Waste Act and waste licensing applications. Competencies: Knowledge of the following: Evaluation of environmental impact assessments and management programmes/plans, as well as environmental monitoring and auditing; 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; Environmental policies, guidelines, norms and standards; Environmental Management Systems; Constitution of RSA and Constitution of the Western Cape; Principles of environmental management; Relevant policies and procedures of the Directorate/Dept; Public Service Code of Conduct. Skills in the following: Computer literacy in MS Office Package (Word, Excel, PowerPoint etc); Communication (written and verbal); Ability to work independently and as part of a team. 
 
DUTIES : Maintain quality and productivity regarding the efficient and effective processing of section 24G applications; Conduct compliance with section 24G Environmental Authorisations; Provide a support service with regard to environmental comment and advice; Provide a support with regards to Productivity and Quality Management within the component. 
 
ENQUIRIES : Zaidah Toefy Tel No: (021) 483 2701 
 
 
 
 
 
 
ENVIRONMENTAL OFFICER (SPECIALISED PRODUCTION): AIR QUALITY MONITORING REF NO: EADP 12/2023 
SALARY : R451 587 per annum, (OSD as prescribed) 
CENTRE : Department of Environmental Affairs and Development Planning, Western Cape Government
 
REQUIREMENTS : An appropriate Honours Degree in Environmental Management or Physical / Natural Sciences or Engineering (or an equivalent qualification); A valid (Code B) driving license. Recommendation: Working knowledge and relevant experience of the following: Environmental Management, Integrated Environmental Management, particularly Air Quality Management; Air Quality Monitoring; Environmental Legislation; Compliance and Enforcement and Project Management / Planning. Competencies: Knowledge of the following: Environmental Management (air quality management, integrated environmental management; pollution management; regulatory services); Air Quality Management Systems (e.g. air quality monitoring network, atmospheric emission licensing, air quality management planning, etc.); Compliance Monitoring and Enforcement, with respect to statutory obligations (e.g. NEMA; NEM:AQA); Environmental legislation (e.g. NEMA, NEM:AQA). Skills in the following: Communication (written and vertbal); General Office / Administration: Supervisory and Mentoring, Budgeting and Financial Management; Excellent research and report writing skills, including the ability to analyse, interpret and respond to scientific and technical reports; Computer literacy in MS Office Package (Word, Excel, PowerPoint etc); Ability to work independently and as part of a team. 
 
DUTIES : Provide specialist advice and technical expertise towards the development and administration of Air Quality Management systems and policies; Provide leadership, guidance and technical advice on the development and implementation of specific projects (e.g. Atmospheric Emissions Licensing, Emissions Inventory, Dispersion Modelling; Air Quality Management Planning, information management and capacity building); Provide specialist advice and technical expertise and assistance with respect to the operation and maintenance of an air quality monitoring network; Provide specialist inputs on compliance monitoring and enforcement with respect to statutory obligations (NEMA and NEM: AQA); Provide support and input to all financial management, human resource management, administrative and strategic planning and related functions. 
 
ENQUIRIES : Dr J Leaner Tel No: (021) 483 2888 
 
 
 
 
 
 
ENVIRONMENTAL OFFICER (PRODUCTION LEVEL): ENVIRONMENTAL ECONOMY REF NO: EADP 10/2023 
SALARY : R310 767 per annum, (OSD as prescribed) 
CENTRE : Department of Environmental Affairs and Development Planning, Western Cape Government
 
REQUIREMENTS : An appropriate 3-year tertiary qualification (National Diploma/B-Degree) in Natural, Physical or Environmental Sciences, Social Science or Economics; A valid driving license (Code B or higher). Recommendation: Willingness to travel within the Western Cape. Competencies: Knowledge in the following: Green Economy; Sustainability; Good understanding of the energetic mix and environmental challenges or genuine curiosity towards these subjects. Skills needed: Computer literacy in MS Office Package (Word, Excel, PowerPoint etc) and internet; Excellent communication (written and verbal); Excellent interpersonal skills; Ability to take initiative; Multi-tasking; Committed and dedicated; Ability to handle stress; Ability to work independently and as part of a team. 
 
DUTIES : Assist with the coordination of Environmental Economy activities in the Department; Undertake research as required to support Environmental Economy efforts within the Western Cape; Assist with mainstreaming, implementation and reporting of Resource Efficiency efforts across Western Cape; Awareness and education for Resource Efficiency and Environmental Economy in Western Cape; Awareness and education for broader themes of Resource Efficiency in Western Cape Government operations; Awareness of Green Economy development; Assist with organising meetings, environmental awareness events, seminars and conferences. 
 
ENQUIRIES : Ms A Mali Tel No: (021) 483 5897