WESTERN CAPE DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL AFFAIRS AND DEVELOPMENT PLANNING VACANCIES

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CONTROL ENVIRONMENTAL OFFICER: WASTE POLICY AND MINIMISATION REF NO: EADP 23/2025 
SALARY : Grade A: R612 480 per annum, (OSD as prescribed) 
CENTRE : Department of Environmental Affairs and Development Planning, Western Cape Government 
 
REQUIREMENTS : An appropriate 4-year B-Degree/Honours (equivalent or higher qualification) in natural or physical sciences, environmental science or engineering field or an equivalent qualification; A minimum of 6 years post qualification experience in the field of waste and/or pollution management. Competencies: Knowledge and experience in the following: Policy development, monitoring and evaluation of policy and implementation; International multilateral agreements; Environmental resource economics; Cleaner production; Working with environmental legislation, policies and regulations that includes waste management; Skills needed: Computer literacy in MS Office Package; Written and verbal communication; Ability to work independently and as part of a team. 
 
DUTIES : General management and administration, assets administration, financial and human resource management; Coordinate, review and provide specialist comments and advice to organs of state and other stakeholders and provide inputs to the state of waste and municipal reports; Management of waste minimisation projects; Review policy instruments and management of the development and implementation of policies, legislation, guidelines, norms and standards; It will be advantageous to have the following: A valid (Code B or higher) driving license. NB: People with disabilities that restrict driving abilities, but who have reasonable access to transport, may also apply; Resource Economics knowledge or experience; Waste planning and minimisation; Impact management; Facilitation of public participation processes; Policy research and development; Awareness and capacity building w.r.t waste management; Managerial and administrative experience, that includes human resource management, financial management. 
 
ENQUIRIES : Mr M Saliem Haider Tel No: (021) 483 2728 
 
 
 
 
 
 
CONTROL ENVIRONMENTAL OFFICER: AIR QUALITY PLANNING ANDINFORMATION MANAGEMENT REF NO: EADP 26/2025 
SALARY : Grade A: R612 480 per annum, (OSD as prescribed) 
CENTRE : Department of Environmental Affairs and Development Planning, Western Cape Government 
 
REQUIREMENTS : An appropriate 4-year B-Degree/Honours (equivalent or higher qualification) in natural or physical sciences, environmental sciences or engineering field or an equivalent qualification; A minimum of 6 years post qualification relevant experience; A valid (Code B or higher) driving license. Competencies: Knowledge and understanding in the following: Environmental and/or air quality management systems, including integrated environmental management; Environmental legislation and policies, particularly relating to air quality management. Skills needed: Conflict Resolution / Time Management; Project Management and report writing skills; Planning, Financial and Human Resource Management; 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 meet strict deadlines; Communication (written and verbal); Ability to work independently and as part of a team. 
 
DUTIES : Assist with the management of and provide strategic and specialist inputs on the development and administration of air quality management systems and policies (norms and standards, guidelines and air quality planning and information management); Support with the management of and contribute towards the development and implementation of air quality management planning and capacity building of staff, municipalities and industry; Management of and provide technical and subject specific comment and advice on technical reports (e.g., Air Quality reports, basic assessments, scoping and EIA’s etc); Perform Financial and Human Resource Management, including general office management of the component; It will be advantageous to have the following: Specialist and technical knowledge and experience in integrated environmental management, particularly as it relates to air quality management processes and systems; Functional knowledge and experience in relevant environmental legislation and policies, particularly as it relates to Specific Environmental Management Acts promulgated in terms of the National Environmental Management Act; Functional knowledge and experience in integrated environmental management, particularly air quality management planning processes and/or activities as it relates to Specific Environmental Management Acts promulgated in terms of the National Environmental Management Act; Functional knowledge on related sectors/ fields, e.g. mining, agriculture, water, industry, spatial planning, town and regional planning, etc; Functional knowledge of strategic planning, and experience in human resource management, financial management requirements and relevant fiscal policies, regulations and legislation and administration procedures relating to the specific working environment; Functional knowledge of conflict management; Functional knowledge and experience in Project management; Willingness to travel. 
 
ENQUIRIES : Dr J Leaner Tel No: (021) 483 2888 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
ENVIRONMENTAL OFFICER (SPECIALISED PRODUCTION): WASTE MANAGEMENT PLANNING REF NO: EADP 25/2025 
SALARY : R498 816 per annum, (OSD as prescribed) 
CENTRE : Department of Environmental Affairs and Development Planning, Western Cape Government. 
 
REQUIREMENTS : Relevant Honours Degree in Natural or Physical Sciences, Environmental Sciences or Engineering or related fields; A valid (Code B) driving license. Competencies: Knowledge of the following: Waste Management; Environmental Monitoring and Auditing; Financial Management (basic); Legislation, regulations and policies regarding waste management and environmental management. Skills needed: Human resource management; Planning, Organising and Coordination; Sound interpersonal and communication skills (verbal and written), including report writing; Proven supervisory and mentoring skills; Data and information analysis – ability to interpret and analyse complex data and waste information (statistical); Computer literacy in MS Office Suite (strong preference for Microsoft Excel (PivotTables, advanced formulas) Word, PowerPoint, etc.); Teamwork - ability to work independently and to collaborate as part of a team; Facilitation – facilitate discussions (workshops/presentations); Research – conduct in-depth research; Problem solving – ability to resolve work related problems including complex datasets in developing solutions; Project Management - ability to plan, organise activities of projects, events. 
 
DUTIES : Administer the verification, validation, analysis and maintenance of waste information reported and captured on the Integrated Pollutant and Waste Information System (IPWIS); Manage the development and implementation of special projects and activities with regard to Information Management; Support and co-ordinate the exchange of data and the alignment of information systems with other organs of state and the access of waste information; Support the co-ordination and facilitation of IPWIS capacity building to internal and external users; Provide specialist technical advice (comments) on complex technical scoping and environmental impact assessment reports and policy documents to organs of state and other stakeholders on integrated waste management; Assist with general office management i.e. Assist with the Financial and Human Resource Management and office administration; Provide specialised compliance promotion, monitoring and enforcement with respect to our statutory obligations (legislative framework); It will be advantageous to have the following: Experience in the environmental and waste field or the information management field; Candidate must be willing to travel; Experience in Environmental Management; Appropriate qualification that majors in Computer Sciences or Information Technology or Information Systems; Experience in the information management field; Extensive working experience in the environmental and waste field or the information management field; Candidate must be willing to travel; Experience in Environmental Management. 
 
ENQUIRIES : Mr A Hoon Tel No: (021) 483 2712