WESTERN CAPE DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL AFFAIRS AND DEVELOPMENT PLANNING VACANCIES

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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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ASSISTANT DIRECTOR: FINANCIAL REPORTING REF NO: EADP 19/2022 R1 
SALARY : R393 711 per annum (Level 09) 
CENTRE : Department of Environmental Affairs and Development Planning, Western Cape Government
 
REQUIREMENTS : An appropriate 3-year B-Degree (equivalent or higher qualification) in Financial Management; A minimum of 3 years relevant supervisory experience. Competencies: Knowledge of the following: Public Finance Management Act; The Treasury Regulations and Finance Instructions; Transversal public sector accounting systems. Skills needed: Computer literacy in MS Office package (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Internet, Email); Written and verbal communication; People Management; Research; Presentation 
 
DUTIES : Monitoring and compiling of financial reporting; Overall assessment and compilation of the Interim and Annual financial statements; Conduct appropriate system maintenance and monitoring and perform month/year-end closure in compliance with the guidelines issued by National and Provincial Treasury; Managing the pre-audit process; Management of staff. 
 
ENQUIRIES : Mr Y. Horniet Tel No: (021) 483 8337 
 
 
 
 
 
 
ASSISTANT DIRECTOR: ENVIRONMENTAL LEGAL SUPPORT SERVICES REF NO: EADP 02/2023 
SALARY : R393 711 per annum (Level 09) 
CENTRE : Department of Environmental Affairs and Development Planning, Western Cape Government
 
REQUIREMENTS : 4-year LLB Degree (equivalent or higher qualification) in Law; A minimum of 3 years litigation/ legal advisory experience. Recommendation: Admitted as an attorney or advocate of the High Court, who has duly completed the Law Society of South Africa board examinations or national bar examination; Experience in administrative, planning and environmental law. Competencies: Knowledge and understanding of the following: Environmental and Planning legislation; Constitutional law, Administrative law, criminal procedure, civil procedure and law of evidence; Interpretation of legislation; the provision of legal advice; Research analysis and application of legislation, the provision of legal advice; Communication (written and verbal) skills; Computer literacy (MS Office); Ability to work independently and as part of a team. 
 
DUTIES : Provision of the following: Standard litigation services; Assistance with regard to functional and operational legal support to officials in the Department; Comments on national and provincial draft legislation; Assistance with formulating requests for legal opinions. 
 
ENQUIRIES : Ms T Faber Tel No: (021) 483 8332 
 
 
 
 
 
 
TECHNICAL ASSISTANT: POLLUTION AND CHEMICALS MANAGEMENT), REF NO: EADP 03/2023 
(12 Month Contract Position) 
SALARY : R331 188 per annum (Level 08), plus 37% in lieu of benefits 
CENTRE : Department of Environmental Affairs and Development Planning, Western Cape Government
 
REQUIREMENTS : An appropriate Honours Degree in Natural, Environmental, Engineering Sciences or equivalent qualification; A minimum of 3 years’ technical experience in an environmental field, including pollution and/or water resource management or other such related sectors; A valid (code EB/B) driving licence. NB: People with disabilities that restrict driving abilities, but who have reasonable access to transport, may also apply. Recommendation: Working knowledge and experience in the following: Application of environmental legislation, especially related to pollution management; Project development and management; Undertaking data analysis and research report writing; Project management experience; Integrated environmental resource management. Competencies: Knowledge of environmental legislation, especially related to pollution management; Skills needed: Communication (written and verbal); Report writing and data management; Proven computer literacy; Attention to detail and time management; Ability to research scholarly articles and source information. 
 
DUTIES : Support the administrative requirements and provide technical and research assistance linked to project development and implementation; Provide specialist environmental comment and input on environmental and technical reports and assist in developing business case studies, project specifications and scope of work and reviewing of strategic frameworks, policy and legislation; Support specific projects regarding report writing, environmental monitoring, data analysis and ecological rehabilitation; Support stakeholder engagements and communication initiatives with regards to the projects being implemented. 
 
ENQUIRIES : Ms A Horn Tel No: (021) 483 8100/ 079 097 9271