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 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. All shortlisted candidates, including the SMS, shall undertake two pre-entry assessments. One will be a practical exercise to determine a candidate’s suitability based on the post’s technical and generic requirements and the other must be an integrity (ethical conduct) assessment.

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ENVIRONMENTAL OFFICER (PRODUCTION LEVEL): POLLUTION MONITORING AND INFORMATION MANAGEMENT REF NO: EADP24/2025 
SALARY : R343 842 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 in Natural, Physical sciences, environmental science/management, engineering or equivalent qualification; A valid (Code B or higher) driving licence. NB: People with disabilities that restrict driving abilities, but who have reasonable access to transport, may also apply. Competencies: Knowledge in the following: Integrated environmental management processes including the specific environmental management act promulgated in terms of NEMA and Provincial environmental policies e.g Environmental Impact Assessment and pollution management; Technical knowledge of the functioning of ecosystems, social interactions and other environmental aspects; Water and environmental quality monitoring methodologies and techniques; Functions of statutes governing other organs of state; Functional knowledge on related sectors/fields e.g. mining, agriculture, water, industry, forward planning, town and regional planning. Skills needed: Computer literacy in MS Office Package (Word, Excel, PowerPoint etc); Ability to work independently and as part of a team; Reporting and report writing: Basic statistical analysis; Communication skills (written and verbal); Presentation skills; Project management; Research. 
 
DUTIES : Provide technical comment on prioritised environmental applications identified as having high potential pollution risks; Support the development and implementation of the Water Quality Monitoring Programme for the River Resource Protection plans and investigative pollution monitoring; Assist with the development of pollution information management systems, collation, analysis and reporting of water and environmental quality data; Assist with general administrative procedures relating to the working environment. 
 
ENQUIRIES : Ms N Davis-Wolmarans Tel No: (021) 483 4656