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WESTERN CAPE DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL AFFAIRS AND DEVELOPMENT PLANNING vacancies
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 : 20 October 2025
NOTE : Shortlisted candidates will be required to submit copies of their documentation for verification purposes. These candidates will be required to complete a practical assessment and 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.
NOTE : Shortlisted candidates will be required to submit copies of their documentation for verification purposes. These candidates will be required to complete a practical assessment and 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): PLANNING AND POLICY COORDINATION REF NO: EADP 21/2025
SALARY : R498 816 per annum, (OSD as prescribed)
CENTRE : Department of Environmental Affairs and Development Planning, Western Cape Government
REQUIREMENTS : Relevant Honours Degree in Environmental Management, Natural Sciences, Environmental Law, Town and Regional Planning, Environmental Sciences or related fields. Competencies: Knowledge of the following: Land use and environmental legislation; environmental planning and land use planning processes; Law reform and the formulation of policy; Government administrative processes and procedures; Project management. Skills needed: the following: Sound interpersonal and communication skills (verbal and written); Policy formulation and drafting; Planning, organising and report writing; Professional and meticulous; Computer Literacy; Time management – must be able to meet strict deadlines; Must have the ability to work well within a team, to work under pressure and to work independently.
DUTIES : Coordination and participation in policy and law reform processes; Promote and facilitate stakeholder engagement; Policy research and analysis; Specialist advice, awareness raising and capacity building; It will be advantageous to have experience in the following: Implementation of planning and/or environmental legislation and policies; Policy and law reform processes related to development planning and environmental management; Strategic initiatives, such development of strategies, and strategic environmental and land use planning projects; Study/courses in policy formulation and legislative drafting.
ENQUIRIES : Ms A Rossouw Tel No: (021) 483 2900