WESTERN CAPE DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL AFFAIRS AND DEVELOPMENT PLANNING VACANCIES

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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.

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CONTROL ENVIRONMENTAL OFFICER: POLLUTION PREVENTION AND REGULATORY SERVICES (WATER RESOURCE REHABILITATION AND BIOREMEDIATION) REF NO: EADP 03/2024 
SALARY : Grade A: R554 490 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 Physical, Natural, Environmental Sciences/Management or Chemical/Environmental Engineering or related; A minimum of 6 years relevant environmental management experience (including water management and experience in development of and/or implementation of riparian rehabilitation, bioremediation and/or nature-based solution projects); A valid (Code B or higher) driving license. Recommendation: Working Knowledge and experience of the following: Environmental legislation, policies and regulations, including integrated pollution management and water resource management; Environmental management, Environmental Impact Management, and Pollution and Chemicals Management; Riparian rehabilitation, water sensitive design and/or nature-based solution; Research and/or report writing. Competencies: Knowledge and understanding in the following: Environmental legislation (e.g. NEMA); Environmental Management (that includes integrated environmental management and pollution management); Compliance Monitoring and Enforcement, with respect to statutory obligations (e.g. NEMA); Riparian rehabilitation; Water Sensitive Design and Nature-based solutions for reducing pollution/improving water quality; Skills needed: Proven computer literacy (MS Office); GIS skills; Written and verbal communication; General office administration; Project Management; Human Resource Management; Financial Management (budgeting and expenditure control; supply chain management processes; contract management).
 
DUTIES : Implement, manage, control and oversee riparian zone rehabilitation, bioremediation and water sensitive urban design initiatives/interventions in the respective catchments; Ensure effective communication on implementation of Environmental Resource Protection Plans particularly related to pollution reduction initiatives and interventions with the intention of promoting and upscaling riparian rehabilitation and nature-based solutions; Liaise with and strengthen partnerships with key stakeholders including stewardship networks; Manage and provide specialist and technical comment, advice and guidance on environmental and water resource management matters particularly in relation to pollution complaint/incident investigations; Contribute to the development of citizen science initiatives and monitoring and water stewardship networks; Manage financial and human resources, including project and contract management and general office management; Conduct compliance monitoring and enforcement to improve environmental quality. 
 
ENQUIRIES : Ms Natasha Davis-Wolmarans Tel No: (021) 483 4656 
 
 
 
 
 
CONTROL ENVIRONMENTAL OFFICER: AIR QUALITY MONITORING REF NO: EADP 04/2024 
SALARY : Grade A: R554 490 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. Recommendation: Working Knowledge and experience of the following: Environmental management, particularly as it relates to air quality management processes and systems, particularly air quality monitoring; Relevant environmental legislation and policies, particularly as it relates to Specific Environmental Management Acts promulgated in terms of the National Environmental Management Act; Operation and maintenance of an ambient air quality monitoring network, and activities as it relates to Specific Environmental Management Acts promulgated in terms of the National Environmental Management Act; Human resource management, financial management and relevant fiscal policies, regulations and legislation and administration procedures relating to the specific working environment; Project management. Competencies: Knowledge and understanding in the following: Integrated environmental management processes and air quality management systems, particularly air quality monitoring; Environmental legislation and policies, relating to air quality management; Methodologies and techniques for the evaluation of environmental impacts, environmental monitoring and auditing, with respect to air quality management; Related sectors/ fields, e.g. mining, agriculture, water, industry, spatial planning, town and regional planning, etc; Strategic planning; Conflict management; Skills needed: Supervisory and mentoring; Written and verbal communication; Conflict resolution; Time management; Proven computer literacy (MS Office); Ability to work independently and as part of a team. 
 
DUTIES : Assist with management and 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); Assist with managing the operation and maintenance of an ambient air quality monitoring network; Assist with the development and implementation of specific projects related to air quality monitoring and information management and capacity building; Assist with management and technical and subject specific comment and advice on technical reports (e.g. air quality reports, basic assessments, scoping and EIA’s, etc.); Assist with managing and performing Financial and Human Resource Management, including general office management. 
 
ENQUIRIES : Dr J Leaner Tel No: (021) 483 2888 
 
 
 
 
SPECIALISED ENVIRONMENTAL OFFICER: POLLUTION MONITORING AND INFORMATION MANAGEMENT REF NO: EADP 05/2024 
SALARY : R451 587 per annum, (OSD as prescribed) 
CENTRE : Department of Environmental Affairs and Development Planning, Western Cape Government 
 
REQUIREMENTS : An appropriate Honours Degree in Physical/Natural/Environmental Sciences/Management or Chemical/Environmental Engineering or related; A valid (Code B) driving license. Recommendation: Experience in the following: Environmental management experience (including water quality management); Project Management; Information and Data Management; Environmental legislation, policies and regulations, including integrated pollution management and water resource management; Environmental management, Environmental Impact Management, and Pollution and Chemicals Management; Water quality management including monitoring, water quality sampling, data analysis and information systems; Research and report writing. Competencies: Knowledge of the following: Environmental legislation (e.g. NEMA); Environmental Management (that includes integrated environmental management and pollution management); Compliance Monitoring and Enforcement, with respect to statutory obligations (e.g. NEMA); Interpretation and analysis of water quality data and pollution information; Chemicals management and international conventions; Sampling procedures and protocols; Skills needed: Proven computer literacy (MS Office); GIS skills; Interpersonal, conflict management and negotiation; Problem-solving and analytical; Research and report writing skills which include technical/scientific reports as well as submissions for approval; Written and verbal communication skills; General office and administration; Project Management. 
 
DUTIES : Support the development, implementation and management of the Water Quality Monitoring Programme for: The River Resource Protection plan(s); investigative and routine pollution monitoring; Engage with other monitoring stakeholders to assist with co-ordination and integration of water quality monitoring programmes and data; 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; Co-ordinate and promote widespread information sharing and constructive co-ordinated use of water quality data/information; Conduct water quality data verification and analysis and support the compilation of reports through drafting and information system enhancements; Assist with financial and human resource management, including general office management. 
 
ENQUIRIES : Ms Natasha Davis-Wolmarans Tel No: (021) 483 4656 
 
 
 
 
 
SPECIALISED ENVIRONMENTAL OFFICER: COASTAL MANAGEMENT REF NO: EADP 06/2024 
SALARY : R451 587 per annum, (OSD as prescribed) 
CENTRE : Department of Environmental Affairs and Development Planning, Western Cape Government 
 
REQUIREMENTS : An appropriate Honours Degree in Natural, Environmental or Engineering Sciences (or an equivalent qualification); A valid (Code B) driving license. Recommendation: Working knowledge and relevant experience of the following: Coastal and / or Environmental Management and / or Estuarine Management; Project Management; Facilitation and / or Stakeholder engagements. Competencies: Knowledge of Estuary, coastal and environmental legislation, policies and regulations; Skills needed: Proven computer literacy (MS Office); Written and verbal communication; Report writing which include drafting of correspondence, comments on applications, drafting of law, policies and guidelines; Information technology; Ability to work independently and as part of a team. 
 
DUTIES : Supporting the administration and implementation of the NEM:ICMA and other applicable legislation, regulations, policies and strategies pertaining to coastal management; Providing technical advice in support of the administration and implementation of NEM:ICMA and other applicable legislation, policies and strategies pertaining to coastal and estuary management; Support compliance and enforcement of NEM:ICMA; Supporting the development and implementation of provincial and municipal coastal management programmes and projects; Conducting research and assist with the development of coastal management and estuary management related policies, programmes and projects; Support the implementation of the Provincial Estuarine Management Programme which gives effect to the NEM: ICM Act: National Estuarine Management Protocol; Driving initiatives to enable mainstreaming of coastal and estuary management into provincial and local governmental programmes. 
 
ENQUIRIES : Ms M Laros Tel No: (021) 483 5126