WESTERN CAPE DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL AFFAIRS AND DEVELOPMENT PLANNING VACANCIES

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NOTE : Only applications submitted online will be accepted. All shortlisted candidates must make themselves available to be interviewed at a date, time and place as decided by the selection panel. Please ensure that you submit your application on or before the closing date as no late applications will be considered. The selection process will be guided by the EE targets of the employing department. 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 you may contact the helpline at 0861 370 214. All shortlisted candidates will be subjected to a technical exercise that intends to test relevant technical elements of the job, the logistics of which will be communicated by the Department. Following the interview and technical exercise, the selection panel will recommend candidates to attend a generic managerial competency assessment (in compliance with the DPSA directive on the implementation of competency-based assessments). The competency assessment will be testing generic managerial competencies using the mandated DPSA SMS Competency Assessment tools. The nominated candidate will be required to complete the Senior Management Pre-Entry Programme before they may be appointed into this post. The purpose of the Senior Management Pre-Entry Programme, which is a public service specific training programme applicable to all applicants who aspire to join the SMS, is to ensure that potential SMS members have a background on processes and procedures linked to the SMS. The duration of the online Pre-Entry Programme is 120 notional hours (15 days). Full details may be sourced by the following link: https://www.thensg.gov.za/training-course/sms-pre-entry-programme/. Furthermore, thanks to the huge public interest we receive many applications for our positions, and as such will not be able to respond personally to all applications. Therefore, should you not hear from us within 10 weeks from close of advert please consider your application unsuccessful. 
 
 

MANAGEMENT ECHELON
 
 
DIRECTOR: POLLUTION AND CHEMICALS MANAGEMENT REF NO: EADP 21/2022 
SALARY : R1 073 187 per annum (Level 13), (all-inclusive package to be structured in accordance with the rules for SMS). Note: The remuneration package consists of a basic salary (70%) and the employer’s contribution to the Pension Fund. The remainder of the package may be structured according to your personal needs. 
CENTRE : Department of Environmental Affairs and Development Planning, Western Cape Government 
 
REQUIREMENTS : An undergraduate qualification (NQF level 7) as recognised by SAQA (B Degree with Natural / Physical Sciences, Environmental Management/Sciences or Engineering). Minimum of 6 years’ experience at a middle management level; A valid code EB driver’s license (unless prevented by a disability). Recommendation: Computer literacy in MS Office software. Proven financial, human resource and risk management experience. Competencies: Proven knowledge and understanding of the National legal requirements (NEMA, NEM: WA, etc.); Proven knowledge and understanding of the Integrated Pollution and Waste Management and Chemicals Management Policy, standards implementation. Proven knowledge and understanding of Environmental regulatory requirements. Proven knowledge and experience of compliance monitoring and enforcement of environmental, including pollution and/or waste legislation. Proven knowledge and understanding of implementation of international multi-lateral environmental agreements related to Pollution and Chemicals Management. Strategic management, proven leadership and change management skills and experience. Proven knowledge, experience and understanding of program and project management. Proven financial management and skills, and knowledge and understanding of supply chain management processes. Proven knowledge and understanding of modern systems of governance and administration. Proven knowledge and understanding of public service procedures, processes and systems. Proven knowledge and understanding of global, regional and local political, economic and social affairs impacting on the provincial government of the Western Cape. Proven knowledge and understanding of public finance, human resources and discourse management processes, legislation and prescripts. High level communication, interpersonal, conflict resolution, consultation and facilitation skills. Strong conceptual, interpretive and formulative skills. 
 
DUTIES : Develop, maintain and implement integrated pollution legislation, policies, strategies and programmes. Management of policy and development of legislation, co-ordination and implementation. Provide strategic management, guidance and leadership with regards to pollution prevention. Promote cooperative governance in respect of pollution management, across all 3 spheres of government. Strategic management and oversight of compliance monitoring and enforcement of the statutory obligations in terms of NEMA (i.e. section 28, Duty of Care). Monitor pollution and chemicals management systems. Provide strategic management guidance and leadership with regards to: Pollution monitoring and information management. Decision-making, oversight and co-ordination in terms of Pollution and Chemicals Management in the Province. Implement international multilateral environmental agreements on pollution and chemicals management. Manage, draft and implement policy, guidelines, standards and norms with regards to Chemicals Management. Manage remediation and emergency incidents. Provide leadership, strategic guidance, co-ordination, management and implementation of Chapter 4, Part 8 NEM: Waste Act, in respect of the remediation of contaminated land. Strategic management and oversight of compliance monitoring and enforcement of the statutory obligations in terms of NEMA (section 30) & NEM: WA – Chapter 4, Part 8). Provide strategic management, decision-making and oversight in respect of sustainable water resource management. Provide strategic management, coordination, development, implementation, monitoring and reporting of the Sustainable Water Management Plan (SWMP), the Berg River Improvement Plan (BRIP) and Breede River Environmental Resources Protection Plan (BRERPP). People Management Drive the recruitment of employees and selection and moderation of posts to ensure the achievement of the Directorate’s Strategic and Business Plan and the management of the transformation process (i.e. employment equity). Actively manage the performance, evaluation and moderation, rewarding of employees within the Directorate and the performance management cycle process. Promote sound labour relations within the Directorate. Financial Management Preparation of the Annual (MTEF process) and Adjustment Budgets for the Directorate. Assume direct accountability for the efficient, economic and effective control and management of the Directorate’s budget and expenditure through cash flow management. Assume direct accountability for ensuring that the correct supply chain management procedures are adhered to in respect of procurement of goods and services for the Directorate. Assume overall accountability for the management, maintenance and safekeeping of the Directorate assets. Ensure that full and proper records of the financial affairs of the Directorate are kept in accordance with prescribed norms and standards. Cooperation and implementation of recommendations from Assurance Services (i.e. Risk Management through inputs and treatment actions to the Chief Directorate Risk Register). Strategic Management (including change management) Define and review on a continual basis the purpose, objectives, priorities and activities of the Directorate. Drive the Directorate’s strategic planning process. Drive the development and management of the strategic (including annual performance plan) and business plans for the Directorate. Evaluate the performance of the Directorate and report (monthly, quarterly and annually) on a continual basis against pre-determined key measurable objectives and standards. 
 
ENQUIRIES : Mr G Arendse Tel No: (021) 483 5109 / 082 927 5539

OTHER POST
 
 
ASSISTANT DIRECTOR: FINANCIAL REPORTING REF NO: EADP 19/2022 
SALARY : R382 245 per annum (Level 09) 
CENTRE : Department of Environmental Affairs and Development Planning, Western Cape Government 
 
REQUIREMENTS : An appropriate 3-year B-Degree (equivalent or higher qualification) in Financial Management; A minimum of 3 years relevant supervisory experience. Competencies: Knowledge of the following: Public Finance Management Act; The Treasury Regulations and Finance Instructions; Transversal public sector accounting systems. Skills needed: Computer literacy in MS Office package (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Internet, and Email); Written and verbal communication; People Management; Research; Presentation. 
 
DUTIES : Monitoring and compiling of financial reporting; Overall assessment and compilation of the Interim and Annual financial statements; Conduct appropriate system maintenance and monitoring and perform month/year-end closure in compliance with the guidelines issued by National and Provincial Treasury; Managing the pre-audit process; Management of staff. 
 
ENQUIRIES : Ms Y. Horniet Tel No: (021) 483 8337