WESTERN CAPE DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL AFFAIRS AND DEVELOPMENT PLANNING VACANCIES

​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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CONTROL ENVIRONMENTAL OFFICER: POLLUTION MONITORING AND INFORMATION MANAGMENT REF NO: EADP 20/2025 
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 management/sciences or engineering field or an equivalent qualification; A minimum of 6 years relevant environmental management experience; A valid (Code B or higher) driving license. Competencies: Knowledge and experience in the following: Environmental Management (that includes integrated environmental management; (Pollution management) and application of environmental legislation; Compliance Monitoring and Enforcement, with respect to statutory obligations (e.g. NEMA); Project planning, implementation and management, including financial management; Interpretation of water quality data and pollution information; Chemicals management and international conventions; Research, data analysis, interpretation and technical/scientific report writing; Analyse, interpret and respond to scientific, technical reports and policy and legislation Skills needed: Computer literacy in MS Office Package (Word, Excel, PowerPoint etc); Ability to work independently and as part of a team; Communication (verbal and written); General office and administration; Human Resource Management; Financial Management (budgeting and expenditure control; Supply chain management processes); Stakeholder engagement; Problem-solving. 
 
DUTIES : Manage and provide specialist and technical comment, advice and guidance on environmental technical reports (including impact assessment reports) to organs of state and other stakeholders regarding pollution and chemicals management; Develop, implement and manage water quality/pollution and chemicals monitoring and information management projects; Actively engage, support and provide input into transversal initiatives and forums relevant to pollution and chemicals management including implementation of the Western Cape Sustainable Water Protection Plan; Manage financial and human resources within the sub-directorate, including general office management and administration. 
 
ENQUIRIES : Ms N Davis-Wolmarans Tel No: (021) 483 4656 
 
 
 
 
 
 
ENVIRONMENTAL OFFICER (PRODUCTION LEVEL): AIR QUALITY MONITORING REF NO: EADP 19/2025 (X2 POSTS) 
SALARY : Grade A: R343 842 - R380 145 per annum, (OSD as prescribed) 
Grade B: R399 999 - R442 389 per annum, (OSD as prescribed) 
Grade C: R464 418 - R586 665 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 (equivalent or higher) in Natural/ Physical/ Environmental Sciences or Engineering or equivalent qualification; A valid driving licence (Code B). Competencies: Knowledge of the following: Environmental management processes and/or air quality management systems, e.g., air quality monitoring, etc; Environmental legislation (NEMA and SEMAs) and policies, particularly relating to environmental management and / or air quality management. Skills needed: Report writing skills, including the ability to analyse, interpret and respond to scientific and technical reports; Interpretation of relevant legislation (NEMA, SEMAs); Policy analysis, interpretation and development skills; Computer literacy in MS Office Package (Word, Excel, PowerPoint etc.); Communication (written and verbal) and Report writing skills; It will be advantageous to have Relevant in-service training experience (e.g. Pollution management, air quality management, climate change, air quality monitoring, integrated environmental management, etc.) 
 
DUTIES : Contribute towards the development and administration of Air Quality Management systems and policies; Provide technical inputs and subject specific comment on air quality planning and information management services(e.g. State of Air Quality Reports etc.); Contribute towards the development and implementation of specific projects (e.g. Air quality regulatory services, air quality information management, air quality management planning, etc.); Provide support with regards to compliance monitoring and enforcement with respect to statutory obligations (NEMA and NEM: AQA); Provide assistance with administrative and related functions. 
 
ENQUIRIES : Bhawoodien Parker Tel No: (021) 483 8368 / Bhawoodien.Parker@westerncape.gov.za