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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: https://westerncapegov.erecruit.co.za
 
CLOSING DATE : 15 October 2018 
 

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. Please ensure that you submit your application before the closing date as no late applications will be considered. 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, contact the Helpline: 0861 370 202 

 
 
OTHER POSTS
 
 
ENVIRONMENTAL OFFICER SPECIALISED PRODUCTION: AIR QUALITY REGULATORY SERVICES REF NO: EADP 2018-40 
SALARY: R380 364 per annum (OSD as prescribed) 
CENTRE: Environmental Affairs and Development Planning, Western Cape Government 
 
REQUIREMENTS: An appropriate Honours Degree in Environmental Management/ Natural or Physical Sciences; A valid driving licence (Code B). Recommendations: Experience and Knowledge of the following: Environmental/Air Quality Management Systems; Air Quality Regulatory Services; Integrated Environmental Management; Compliance and Enforcement; Project Management/Planning. Competencies: Knowledge of the following: Air Quality Management; Integrated Environmental Management; Pollution Management; Compliance monitoring and enforcement, with respect to statutory obligations (e.g. NEMA; NEM:AQA); Environmental legislation (e.g. NEMA, NEM:AQA); General office/administration, Financial and Human Resource Management; Excellent research and report writing skills, including the drafting of official and technical reports; Communication (written and verbal) skills in at least two of the three official languages of the Western Cape; Ability to analyse, interpret and respond to scientific and technical reports. 
 
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. specialised air quality management projects to inform human health risk assessment); Contribute towards the development and implementation of air quality regulatory projects and capacity building; 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 at (021) 483 2888 
 

 
ENVIRONMENTAL OFFICER (PRODUCTION): ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT MANAGEMENT SERVICES (DEVELOPMENT MANAGEMENT) REF NO: EADP 2018-39 
SALARY: Grade A: R256 815 - R285 021 per annum 
Grade B: R301 104 - R334 179 per annum 
Grade C: R353 082 - R448 035 per annum 
(OSD as prescribed) 
CENTRE: Environmental Affairs and Development Planning, Western Cape Government 
 

REQUIREMENTS: An appropriate 3-year tertiary qualification (National Diploma/B-Degree) in the Natural/ Physical or Environmental Sciences; A valid driving licence (Code B). Recommendations: Relevant experience in the review of Environmental Impact Assessment; Working knowledge and experience of the following: Integrated Environment Management, including applicable legislation and policies; Balanced environmental knowledge including biophysical knowledge of the functioning of ecosystems, interactions and other environmental aspects; Methodologies and techniques for evaluation for environmental impact assessments; Methodologies for the evaluation of Environmental Management plans as well as environmental monitoring and auditing; Environmental Management Systems. Competencies: Knowledge of the practical implementation of environmental policies, guidelines, norms and standards; Integrated Environmental Management; Communication (written and verbal) skills in at least two of the three official languages of the Western Cape; Strong report writing skills; Basic Proven computer literacy in Word, Excel and PowerPoint; Sound interpersonal and problem solving skills. 
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DUTIES: Supporting the Director: Development Management with the following: Provisioning of an integrated environmental management regulatory, advisory and support service; To develop and maintain EIA and development related policies, guidelines, norms and standards; Supporting the director with strategic and operational management and administrative tasks; Compliance monitoring and auditing of environmental authorisations. 
 
ENQUIRIES: Mr E van Boom at (021) 483 2877 
 
 
 
 
 
ENVIRONMENTAL OFFICER (PRODUCTION): ENVIRONMENTAL ECONOMY REF NO: EADP 2018-36 
(6-Month Contract Position) 
SALARY: Grade A: R256 815 - R285 021 per annum 
Grade B: R301 104 - R334 179 per annum 
Grade C: R353 082 - R448 035 per annum 
(OSD as prescribed) plus 37% in lieu of benefits 
CENTRE: Environmental Affairs and Development Planning, Western Cape Government 
 
REQUIREMENTS: An appropriate 3-year tertiary qualification (National Diploma/B-Degree) in the Natural Science, Physical Science, Social Science, Environmental Science or Economics. Recommendations: An appropriate post graduate qualification; Minimum of 1 year working experience in a relevant field; Experience working in a government department/state institution. Competencies: Innovative and creative; Confidence; People skills; Resilience and adaptability; Able to multi-task; Committed and dedicated; Organised and systematic; Communication (written and verbal) skills in at least two of the three official languages in the Western Cape. 
 
DUTIES: Assist with the coordination of Environmental Economy activities in the Department; Undertake research and reporting as required to support Environmental Economy efforts within the Western Cape; Undertake activities as required for the planning and implementation of the Environmental Economy projects within the Directorate: Sustainability; Assist with mainstreaming, implementation and reporting of Resource Efficiency efforts across the Western Cape; Awareness and education for Resource Efficiency and Environmental Economy in Western Cape Government; Research to inform Green Economy development; Assist with organising meetings events, seminars and conferences. 
 
ENQUIRIES: Mr G Maguire at (021) 483 2566