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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ENVIRONMENTAL OFFICER (SPECIALISED PRODUCTION): COASTAL MANAGEMENT REF NO: EADP 21/2023 
SALARY : R451 587 per annum, (OSD as prescribed) 
CENTRE : 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: Estuarine and / or Coastal and / or Environmental Management; Estuary, coastal and environmental legislation, policies and regulations; Project Management; Willingness to travel within the Western Cape. Competencies: Knowledge of the following: Coastal, environmental and estuary management; Relevant coastal, environmental and estuary legislation; Project management; Facilitation / stakeholder engagements; Skills in the following: Computer literacy in MS Office Package (Word, Excel, PowerPoint etc); Excellent communication and presentation skills (written and verbal); Information technology; 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. 
 
DUTIES : Support the implementation of the Provincial Estuarine Management Programme which gives effect to the NEM: ICM Act: National Estuarine Management Protocol; 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; 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 
 
 
 
 
 
 
ENVIRONMENTAL OFFICER (SPECIALISED PRODUCTION) REF NO: EADP 22/2023 (X4 POSTS) 
12 Month Contract Period 
SALARY : R451 587 per annum, (OSD as prescribed) 
CENTRE : Environmental Affairs and Development Planning, Western Cape Government 
 
REQUIREMENTS : 4-year Degree or equivalent qualification in Natural or Environmental Sciences; Registration with the Environmental Assessment Practitioners Association of South Africa (EAPASA) as an Environmental Assessment Practitioner or South African Council for Natural Scientific Professions (SACNASP); A valid driving license. Recommendation: Relevant experience in Environmental Impact Assessment. Competencies: Knowledge of the following: The integrated environmental management process; Applicable environmental legislation, National and Provincial policies; Biophysical, social, cultural and heritage and the economic environments; The functioning of comparative ecosystems, social interactions and other environmental aspects; Methodologies and techniques for the evaluation of Environmental Impact Assessments; Methodologies and techniques for the evaluation of environmental management plans, as well as environmental monitoring and auditing; Policies, environmental related legislation and environmental matters in the region; Related sectors/ fields e.g. mining, agriculture, water industry, forward planning, town and regional planning; Computer Literacy( MS Word, Excel); Communication skills (written and verbal); Information technology; Project Management; Time management; Analytical skills. 
 
DUTIES : Provision of technical /procedural advice and support to organs of state relating to EIA/ impact management, including: Advice relating to EIA Pre-Application and application processes; Development of guideline documents and capacity building material aimed at support to organs of state (in liaison with the Development Management Directorate); Assisting with/contributing to engagements with assigned Municipalities as per the Department’s Municipal Outreach Programmes (MOPs); Participating in Environmental Capacity building activities that relates to the implementation of the NEMA EIA regulations, in order to promote compliance with legislative requirements; Land Assembly Services to Organs of State, including: Utilising GIS as a tool, to screen assigned properties from an environmental perspective to identify possible EIA triggers; During the 12-month contract, the team must screen over 1,200 sites; Site visits to confirm conditions, as instructed; Liaison with relevant organs of state to facilitate screening and environmental impact management in general; Report writing in terms of environmental screening outcomes; Assisting with promoting proactive environmental impact management, including but not limited to the adoption of ad-hoc urban areas, development setback lines and the like; General land assembly support services, as instructed.
 
ENQUIRIES : Ms T Jordan Tel No: (021) 483 4093 
 
 
 
 
 
 
ENVIRONMENTAL OFFICER (SPECIALISED PRODUCTION): SPECIALISATION IN WETLANDS OR BIODIVERSITY REF NO: EADP 23/2023 (X2 POSTS) 
12 Month Contract Period 
SALARY : R451 587 per annum, (OSD as prescribed) 
CENTRE : Environmental Affairs and Development Planning, Western Cape Government 
 
REQUIREMENTS : 4-year Degree or equivalent qualification in Natural or Environmental Sciences; A valid driving license. Recommendation: Registration with the Environmental Assessment Practitioners Association of South Africa (EAPASA) as an Environmental Assessment Practitioner; Experience in environmental impact assessment. Competencies: Knowledge of the following: The integrated environmental management process; Applicable environmental legislation, National and Provincial policies; Biophysical, social, cultural and heritage and the economic environments; The functioning of comparative ecosystems, social interactions and other environmental aspects; Methodologies and techniques for the evaluation of Environmental Impact Assessments; Methodologies and techniques for the evaluation of environmental management plans, as well as environmental monitoring and auditing; Policies, environmental related legislation and environmental matters in the region; Related sectors/ fields e.g. mining, agriculture, water industry, forward planning, town and regional planning; Ability assess the condition of wetlands/biodiversity on site in order to provide a specialist’s opinion. 
 
DUTIES : Management of EIA Applications and Directives, including the development of Environmental Authorisations, conditions of authorisations/directives and exemptions, which would include the following: Implement the administration (process) of applications submitted by Organs of State in terms of the NEMA: EIA Regulations, Section 30A Regulations and ECA: OSCA Regulations; Administer (process), implement and recommend decisions on applications that require authorisation in terms of NEMA and the NEMA: EIA regulations; Take responsibility for the management of EIA process assigned applications for environmental authorisation; Ensure quality and productivity of work produced; Facilitate coordination and cooperation between organs of state in the consideration of environmental impact assessment applications; Manage and resolve conflict in EIA regulatory processes where required; Management and provision of technical /procedural advice relating to non-applications, which would include: Provide support and technical / procedural advice to Organs of State with regards to environmental impact management; Assess and provide written comment to Organs of State in terms of assigned non-applications to determine the applicability of NEMA EIA Regulations; Assist with promoting pro-active environmental impact management, including but not limited to the assessment of applications or advice relating to the adoption of ad-hoc urban areas /development set back lines and the like; Support, advice and capacity building: Provide specialist advice to external clients and staff in terms of NEMA and the EIA Regulations; Conduct engagements with assigned municipalities as per the Directorate's Municipal Outreach Programme (MOP); Support engagements to build capacity within government departments. 
 
ENQUIRIES : Ms T Jordan Tel No: (021) 483 4093

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ENVIRONMENTAL OFFICER (PRODUCTION LEVEL): WASTE MANAGEMENT LICENSING REGULATORY SERVICES REF NO: EADP 18/2023 
SALARY : R424 104 per annum (Level 09) 
CENTRE : 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 driving license (Code B or higher).Registered as a Candidate Environmental Assessment Practitioner (Candidate EAP) or Registered as an Environmental Assessment Practitioner (EAP) with the Environmental Assessment Practitioners Association of South Africa (EAPASA) or meets the requirements for registration and have either already applied for registration or will by a certain date apply for registration (appointment will be conditional to actual registration with EAPASA by a specified date. Recommendation: Willing to travel when required. Competencies: Knowledge in the following: Environmental, general and hazardous waste management; Compliance and enforcement of relevant statutory obligations with regard to regulations, policies and treaties related to waste management and environmental management; Environmental legislation; Facilitation of public participation; Environmental monitoring and audits; Public participation processes; Project management; Administration procedures relating to the specific working environment; Adherence to and compliance with administrative procedures; Environmental Impact Management; Waste Management: Integrated Waste Management; Environmental Monitoring and Auditing: - Environmental compliance monitoring and enforcement; Skills needed: Written and verbal communication; Proven computer literacy (MS Office), including spatial and nonspatial database management; Planning and organising; Report writing; Conflict Management; Ability to ensure compliance and enforce relevant statutory obligations with regard to regulations, policies and treaties related to waste management and environmental management; Ability to conduct and interpret environmental monitoring and audits. 
 
DUTIES : Administer the waste management licensing process through the review and evaluation of waste impacts and technical reports and the drafting of waste management licenses, including licensing projects; Ensure compliance monitoring and enforcement of relevant waste management legislation with respect to statutory obligations (NEMA & NEM:WA, amongst other relevant legislation); Provide comment and advice to organs of state and other stakeholders and provide inputs to the State of Waste Report and municipal reports; Contribute to general office management i.e. assist with planning the audit schedule and communicating with stakeholders. 
 
ENQUIRIES : Mr E Pienaar Tel No: (021) 483 5546 
 
 
 
 
 
ASSISTANT DIRECTOR: ACCOUNTING SERVICES REF NO: EADP 16/2023 
SALARY : R424 104 per annum (Level 09) 
CENTRE : Environmental Affairs and Development Planning, Western Cape Government 
 
REQUIREMENTS : An appropriate 3-year B-Degree (equivalent or higher qualification) in Financial management or related; A minimum of 3 years supervisory experience. Recommendation: Working knowledge in the following: Banking and Cash Management; Basic Accounting System, PERSAL, Logis and the Standard Chart of Accounts; Bookkeeping and payments. Competencies: Knowledge of the following: Public Finance Management; Treasury Regulations and Finance Instructions; Transversal public sector accounting systems; Skills needed: People Management; Research; Presentation; Proven computer literacy (MS Office); Leading and Supervising; Writing and Reporting; Planning and Organising; Applying expertise and technology; Innovation and design thinking. 
 
DUTIES : Establish systems, procedures, processes to ensure efficient and effective banking and cash management; Establish systems, procedures, processes to ensure efficient and effective bookkeeping service; Management of the component. 
 
ENQUIRIES : Y Horniet Tel No: (021) 483 8337 
 
 
 
 
 
GISC TECHNICIAN (PRODUCTION LEVEL): DEVELOPMENT FACILITATION REF NO: EADP 19/2023 (X5 POSTS) 
12 Month Contract 
SALARY : Grade A: R353 013 – R376 806 per annum, (OSD as prescribed) 
Grade B: R398 865 – R428 619 per annum, (OSD as prescribed) 
Grade C: R451 587 – R531 117 per annum, (OSD as prescribed) 
CENTRE : Environmental Affairs and Development Planning, Western Cape Government 
 
REQUIREMENTS : An appropriate 3-year National Diploma in GISc, Cartography or relevant qualification; A minimum of 3 years post qualification technical (GISC) experience; Compulsory registration with the South African Geomatics Council (previously PLATO) as a GISc Technician; A valid driving license. Recommendation: Proven experience and knowledge in: Field of GIS, using ArcMap software; Cadaster. Competencies: Knowledge of the following: GIS (using ArcMap software); Database Management; Skills needed: Proven computer literacy; Written and verbal communication; Ability to work under pressure against set deadlines; Ability to work with people and within a team. 
 
DUTIES : Spatial mapping; Capture and clean spatial data; Assist the development planning chief directorate with relevant spatial mapping and data interrogation, as required; Liaise with and take instructions from the supervisor. 
 
ENQUIRIES : Ms T Jordan Tel No: (021) 483 4093 
 
 
 
 
 
ENVIRONMENTAL OFFICER (PRODUCTION LEVEL): ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT MANAGEMENT SERVICES REF NO: EADP 20/2023 (VARIOUS POSTS AVAILABLE) 
SALARY : R310 767 per annum, (OSD as prescribed) 
CENTRE : Environmental Affairs and Development Planning, Western Cape Government 
 
REQUIREMENTS : An appropriate 3-year tertiary qualification (National Diploma/B-Degree) in Environmental Management, Natural or Environmental Sciences or related field; Registered as a Candidate Environmental Assessment Practitioner (EAP) or Registered as an EAP with the Environmental Assessment Practitioners Association of South Africa (EAPASA): or already registered; or meets the requirements for registration and have either already applied for registration or will by a certain date apply for registration (appointment will be conditional to actual registration with EAPASA by a specified date); A valid driving license (Code B or higher). Recommendation: Working knowledge and experience in the following: Review of EIA applications; Integrated Environmental Management, including applicable legislation and policies; Post-decision requirements. Competencies: Knowledge in the following: Integrated Environmental Management; Environmental Impact Assessment process; Biophysical knowledge of the functioning of ecosystems, interactions and other environmental aspects; Methodologies and techniques for evaluation of environmental impact assessments, management plans and environmental monitoring and auditing; Methodologies for the evaluation of environmental management programme reports, as well as environmental monitoring, audit and ECO reports; Practical implementation of environmental legislation, policies, guidelines, norms and standards; Environmental management systems. Skills needed: Report writing; Communication (written and verbal); Computer literacy (MS-Office suite); Interpersonal; Problem Solving; Project management; Ability to: Meet strict deadlines; Perform under pressure; Work well within a team. 
 
DUTIES : Maintain quality and productivity with regard to evaluation of applications in terms of the relevant environmental legislation; Implementation of the compliance monitoring and auditing strategy for environmental authorisations; Maintain quality and productivity with regard to provision of comment on assigned non-applications; Leadership in assigned projects. 
 
ENQUIRIES : Mr E van Boom Tel No: (021) 483 2877 
 
 
 
 
 
 
ENVIRONMENTAL OFFICER (PRODUCTION LEVEL): POLLUTION POLICY AND REGULATORY SERVICES REF NO: EADP 17/2023 
SALARY : R310 767 per annum, (OSD as prescribed) 
CENTRE : 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 driving license (Code B or higher). Recommendation: Experience in researching and applying expertise and technology in pollution management; Willingness to conduct regular site visits and water quality monitoring around the Western Cape. Competencies: Knowledge in the following: Integrated environmental management (including pollution management) and environmental management legislation; Functioning of ecosystems, social interactions and other environmental aspects; Methodologies and techniques for the evaluation of environmental impacts, environmental monitoring and auditing; Skills needed: Proven computer literacy (MS Office); Written and verbal communication; Planning, organising and report writing; Ability to work independently and as part of a team. 
 
DUTIES : Providing comment and guidance on environmental impacts of developments, legislation, policy and programmes; Monitoring compliance and supporting the Department’s law enforcement directorate to enforce statutory obligations relating to pollution prevention and control; Supporting the implementation and coordination of the projects and programmes in the Directorate; Carrying out administrative procedures relating to the working environment. 
 
ENQUIRIES : Mr R Mehl Tel No: (021) 483 2752 
 
 
 
 
 
 
ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER: DEVELOPMENT FACILITATION REF NO: EADP 14/2023 
(12 Month Contract) 
SALARY : R294 321 per annum (Level 07), plus 37 in lieu of benefits 
CENTRE : Environmental Affairs and Development Planning, Western Cape Government 
 
REQUIREMENTS : An appropriate 3-year National Diploma/B-degree (equivalent or higher qualification); A minimum of 3 years administrative experience. Competencies: Knowledge of the following: Office Administration; Database Management; Skills needed: Proven computer literacy; Written and verbal communication; Planning and organising; Supervisory; Planning and organising. 
 
DUTIES : Training of direct reports regarding requirements and standard operating procedures; Instructions to and oversight of direct reports; Weekly team meetings to ensure performance of direct reports at desired levels; Quality control of work performed by direct reports; Responsible for the Human Resource management of direct reports; Ensure adherence to all record management and best management practice and human resource management best management practice and adherence to all human resource prescripts and policies; Office Administration; Database Management. 
 
ENQUIRIES : Mr L Arendse Tel No: (021) 483 3865 
 
 
 
 
 
 
ADMINISTRATION CLERK: DEVELOPMENT FACILITATION REF NO: EADP 15/2023 (X4 POSTS) 
(12 Month Contract) 
SALARY : R202 233 per annum (Level 05), plus 37 in lieu of benefits 
CENTRE : Environmental Affairs and Development Planning, Western Cape Government 
 
REQUIREMENTS : Grade 12 (Senior Certificate or equivalent qualification). Recommendation: Administrative support experience. Competencies: Knowledge of the Office Administration and Database Management; Skills needed: Proven computer literacy; Planning and organising; Written and verbal communication; Ability to work systematically; Ability to perform under pressure against set targets. 
 
DUTIES : Retrieve relevant environmental decisions and locality plans /layouts from files; Scan in at least 25 environmental decisions per week at the required standard; Re-filing of documentation on appropriate files; Save decisions in a central location, using appropriate naming conventions; Attend to general administration duties as instructed by the supervisor; Liaise with and take instructions from supervisor. 
 
ENQUIRIES : Mr L Arendse Tel No: (021) 483 3865