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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CONTROL ENVIRONMENTAL OFFICER: DEVELOPMENT PLANNING RESEARCH, REF NO. EADP 24/2023 
SALARY : Grade A - R 554 490 per annum (OSD as prescribed). 
CENTRE : Department of Environmental Affairs and Development Planning, Western Cape Government.
 
REQUIREMENTS : An appropriate 4-year Degree (or equivalent qualification) in Environmental Management, Natural or Environmental Sciences or related field; A minimum of 6 years relevant post-qualification experience after obtaining first qualification in the relevant field; A valid (Code B or higher) driving license; Registered as a Candidate Environmental Assessment Practitioner (EAP) or Registered as an EAP with the Environmental Assessment Practitioners Association of South Africa (EAPASA): Or meets the requirements for registration and has either already applied for registration or will by a certain date apply for registration (appointment will be conditional to actual registration with EAPASA by a specified date).. Recommendation: Supervisory experience in the following: Maintaining quality and productivity with regard to the evaluation of applications in terms of the relevant environmental legislation; Integrated Environmental Management, including applicable legislation and policies; Review of environmental impact assessments (EIA) applications; Methodologies for the evaluation of environmental management plans, as well as environmental monitoring, ECO and auditing; Post-decision requirements; Practical implementation of environmental policies, guidelines, norms and standards and other instruments Competencies: Knowledge of the following: Methodologies and techniques for evaluation of environmental impact assessments; Balanced environmental knowledge including biophysical knowledge of the functioning of ecosystems, interactions and other environmental aspects; Methodologies for the evaluation of environmental management programme reports, as well as environmental monitoring, audit and ECO reports; Environmental management systems; Integrated Environmental Management; EIA process applicable in the Western Cape; Leadership and relevant knowledge of assigned projects; Skills needed: Proven computer literacy (MS Office suite); Written and verbal communication; Sound interpersonal; Project management; Strong report writing skills as well as the ability to work with people and a team; Problem solving; Ability to meet strict deadlines; Ability to perform under pressure. 
 
DUTIES : Maintaining quality and productivity with regard to the evaluation of applications in terms of the relevant environmental legislation; Maintain quality and productivity with regard to provision of comment on assigned non-applications. 
 
ENQUIRIES : Mr Z Toefy Tel No: (021) 483 2700 or Zaahir.Toefy@westerncape.gov.za.  
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  
 
 
 
 
 
 
ENVIRONMENTAL OFFICER (SPECIALISED PRODUCTION): ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT MANAGEMENT SERVICES - VARIOUS POST AVAILABLE, REF NO. EADP 26/2023 
SALARY : R451 587 per annum (OSD as prescribed). 
CENTRE : Department of Environmental Affairs and Development Planning, Western Cape Government.
 
REQUIREMENTS : An appropriate 4-year tertiary qualification 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); or already registered; or meets the requirements for registration and have either already applied for registration or will by a certain date apply for registration (appointment will be conditional to actual registration with EAPASA by a specified date); A valid driving license (Code B or higher). Recommendation: Relevant working knowledge and experience in the following: Review of EIA applications; Integrated Environmental Management, including applicable legislation and policies; Post decision requirements, for example, amendment applications, Environmental Audit reports and ECO reports. Competencies: Knowledge in the following: Integrated Environmental Management; Environmental Impact Assessment process; Biophysical knowledge of the functioning of ecosystems, interactions and other environmental aspects; Methodologies and techniques for evaluation of environmental impact assessments, management plans and environmental monitoring and auditing; Methodologies for the evaluation of environmental management programme reports, as well as environmental monitoring, audit and ECO reports; Practical implementation of environmental legislation, policies, guidelines, norms and standards; Environmental management systems. Skills needed: Report writing; Communication (written and verbal); Computer literacy (MS-Office suite); Interpersonal; Problem Solving; Project management; Ability to: Meet strict deadlines; Perform under pressure; Work well within a team. 
 
DUTIES : Maintain quality and productivity with regard 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 regard to provision of comment on assigned non-applications; Leadership in assigned projects. 
 
ENQUIRIES : Eldon van Boom at Tel No: (021) 483 2877 
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
 
 
 
 
 
 
ENVIRONMENTAL OFFICER (PRODUCTION LEVEL): WASTE MANAGEMENT PLANNING, REF NO. EADP 25/2023 
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 or higher) 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): o already registered; or meets the requirements for registration and have either already applied for registration or will by a certain date apply for registration (appointment will be conditional to actual registration with EAPASA by a specified date); A valid driving license (Code B or higher) Recommendation: Working knowledge and experience in the following: Review of EIA applications; Integrated Environmental Management, including applicable legislation and policies; Post-decision requirements. Competencies: Knowledge in the following: Integrated Environmental Management; Environmental Impact Assessment process; Biophysical knowledge of the functioning of ecosystems, interactions and other environmental aspects; Methodologies and techniques for evaluation of environmental impact assessments, management plans and environmental monitoring and auditing; Methodologies for the evaluation of environmental management programme reports, as well as environmental monitoring, audit and ECO reports; Practical implementation of environmental legislation, policies, guidelines, norms and standards; Environmental management systems. Skills needed: Report writing; Communication (written and verbal); Computer literacy (MS-Office suite); Interpersonal; Problem Solving; Project management; Ability to: Meet strict deadlines; Perform under pressure; Work well within a team. 
 
DUTIES : Maintain quality and productivity with regard 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 regard to provision of comment on assigned non-applications; Leadership in assigned projects. 
 
ENQUIRIES : Mr E van Boom at Tel No: (021) 483 2877 
APPLICATIONS : Only applications submitted online will be accepted. To apply submit your application online only: via http://www.westerncape.gov.za/jobs  or 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
ENVIRONMENTAL OFFICER (PRODUCTION LEVEL): WASTE MANAGEMENT PLANNING, REF NO. EADP 25/2023 
SALARY : R 310 767 per annum (OSD as prescribed). 
CENTRE : Department of Environmental Affairs and Development Planning, Western Cape Government.
 
REQUIREMENTS : An appropriate 3-year National Diploma/B-Degree in Natural or Physical Sciences, Environmental Sciences or Engineering or equivalent qualification; A valid driving license (Code B or higher). Recommendation: Willing to travel when required; Experience in planning, organising and report writing. Competencies: Knowledge in the following: Information and / or waste or pollution management field; Statistical analysis (basic); Environmental Management; Environmental, general and hazardous waste management; Environmental legislation; Skills needed: Proven computer literacy; Basic knowledge in using word processing and spreadsheet packages through Windows applications and electronic mail (Microsoft Office Suite); Written and verbal communication; Ability to communicate effectively via a wide range of media to a diverse range of stakeholders, including handling queries; Ability to interpret and analyse waste information documents/reports; Conduct and interpret environmental monitoring and audits. 
 
DUTIES : Provide advice on technical reports that includes basic impact assessment, scoping and Environmental Impact Assessment reports with respect to waste management; Provide environmental advice to organs of state and other stakeholders regarding Integrated Waste Management; Assist the department and implementation of projects regarding Waste Information Management; Liaise extensively with the public via telephone and e-mail regarding waste information queries; Assist with the consultative capacity building engagements; Monitor compliance and support the enforcement of our statutory obligations (NEMA, NEM:WA & NEM: WIR). 
 
ENQUIRIES : Mr A Hoon at Tel No: (021) 483 2712 
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