WESTERN CAPE DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL AFFAIRS AND DEVELOPMENT PLANNING VACANCIES

NOTE : Only applications submitted online at: www.westerncape.gov.za/jobs or https://westerncapegov.erecruit.co. will be accepted. 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: ENVIRONMENTAL ECONOMY REF NO: EADP 01/2024 
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 Degree (or equivalent qualification) in Environmental Management, Natural, Environmental Sciences or relevant Engineering Sciences; A minimum of 6 years relevant experience in the field of biodiversity management, biodiversity economy, policy, planning or conservation management after qualification: A valid (Code B or higher) driving license. Recommendation: Master’s degree or higher; Previous experience in advancing the biodiversity economy/ ecological infrastructure investment; Advancing partnerships and collaboration of stakeholders; Programme and project management within the biodiversity field and Experience in facilitation and establishing stakeholder platforms. Competencies: Knowledge of the following: Relevant subject matter knowledge (Biodiversity management, conservation and ecological Infrastructure as well as existing legislation and policy instruments); Making legislation and developing other relevant policy instruments; Programme and project development and management and financial systems and Conflict resolution and strategic partnership management. Skills in the following: Computer literacy in MS Office Package (Word, Excel, PowerPoint etc); Excellent communication and presentation skill (written and verbal); Excellent report writing skills which include drafting of correspondence, comments on applications, drafting of law, policies, guidelines etc; Ability to work independently and as part of a team; Facilitation and Information technology. 
 
DUTIES : Biodiversity economy and ecological infrastructure legislation, policy, strategic planning and procedural development and review; Support and undertake biodiversity monitoring and performance review processes for CapeNature and the Biosphere Reserves; Advance the ongoing development and implementation of the Province’s ecological infrastructure investment framework, including the contribution of CapeNature and the Biosphere Reserves and leveraging investment of partners; Planning, coordination and implementation of Biodiversity Economy initiatives. Mainstreaming and capacity building for advancing the biodiversity economy and implementing the Ecological Infrastructure Investment Framework within the Department, municipalities and partners; General Management, financial, human and administrative management. 
 
ENQUIRIES : Ms M T Laros Tel No: (021) 483 5126 
 
 
 
 
 
CONTROL ENVIRONMENTAL OFFICER: REMEDIATION AND EMERGENCY INCIDENTS MANAGEMENT REF NO: EADP 02/2024 
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 NQF 8 (equivalent or higher qualification) in Physical, Natural Sciences or Environmental Engineering, Environmental Management, Sciences; A minimum of 6 years relevant environmental management experience (including water quality management); 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; Water quality management including monitoring, data analysis and information systems and Research and/or report writing experience. Competencies: Knowledge and understanding in the following: Environmental Management (that includes integrated environmental management; pollution management); Compliance Monitoring and Enforcement, with respect to statutory obligations (e.g. NEMA); Environmental legislation (e.g. NEMA). Interpretation and analysis of water quality data and pollution information; Chemicals management and international conventions. Skills in the following: Computer literacy in MS Office Package (Word, Excel, PowerPoint etc); Communication (written and verbal), research, and report writing; GIS; General office and administration; Project Management; Human Resource Management; Financial Management (budgeting and expenditure control; supply chain management processes). Ability to analyse, interpret and respond to scientific, technical reports and policy and legislation; Ability to work independently and as part of a team. 
 
DUTIES : Management and implementation of an integrated water quality monitoring programme in the respective catchments; Data analysis and provision of specialist technical comment to inform integrated pollution management initiatives and regulatory interventions; 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; 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; Contribute to a communication, information, monitoring and evaluation system for water quality monitoring programme with regards to pollution management and the implementation of Environmental Resource Protection Plans. 
 
ENQUIRIES : Ms Natasha Davis-Wolmarans Tel No: (021) 483 4656