| Closing Date | 2024/08/19 |
| Reference Number | WCG240711-3 |
| Tracking Number | EADP 08/2024 |
| Job Title | Specialised Environmental Officer: Pollution and Chemicals Management, Ref No. EADP 08/2024 |
| Department | Environmental Affairs and Development Planning |
| Salary level | OSD |
| Enquiries | Ms Natasha Davis-Wolmarans at (021) 483 4656 |
| Job Type | Permanent |
| Location – Country | South Africa |
| Location – Province | Western Cape |
| Location – Town / City | Cape Town, CBD. |
| Job Purpose | The Department of Environmental Affairs and Development Planning, Western Cape Government has an opportunity for a suitably qualified and competent individual to support the development, implementation and management of water resource rehabilitation and nature-based bioremediation initiatives and interventions to prevent/mitigate pollution and to assist with pollution investigations and regulatory interventions. |
| Minimum Requirements | An appropriate Honours Degree in Physical/Natural/Environmental Sciences/Management or Chemical/Environmental Engineering or related; A valid (Code B) driving license. |
| Recommendation | Relevant environmental management experience (including integrated water resource and pollution management); Working knowledge and experience in the following: Project management; 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 solutions. |
| Key Performance Areas | Support the promotion, development and implementation of riprian rehabilitation initiatives and interventions in the respective catchments; Liaise with stakeholders to strengthen partnerships in order to promote, co-ordinate and upscale riparian rehabilitation interventions, water sensitive design and nature-based solutions; Provide specialist and technical comment, advice and guidance on environmental and water resource management matters including policy and technical reports (e.g. impact assessment reports) to organs of state and other stakeholders regarding pollution and chemicals management; Conduct compliance monitoring and enforcement to improve environmental quality; Conduct compliance monitoring and enforcement with regard to pollution investigations and management to improve environmental quality; Assist with financial and general office management. |
| 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; Principles of water sensitive design, nature-based solutions and/or riparian rehabilitation). Skills in the following: Computer literacy in MS Office Package (Word, Excel, PowerPoint); GIS skills favourable; Excellent research and report writing skills which include technical/scientific reports as well as submissions for approval; Excellent and diverse communication and report writing skills at all levels; General office administration; Ability to work independently and as part of a team. |
| Remuneration | R 472 812 per annum (OSD as prescribed)Note on remuneration: Cost-to-employer (CTE) remuneration packages for certain occupation-specific dispensations (OSD), the middle-management service (MMS) and contract positions are inclusive of all costs related to service benefits or obligations including basic salary, 13th cheque, medical assistance, housing assistance, pension-fund contributions, etc. MMS remuneration packages are flexible and may be individually structured as prescribed. Where remuneration is not indicated as CTE, employees’ service benefits or obligations are funded or co-funded in terms of the applicable prescripts or collective agreements. |
| Notes | Shortlisted candidates will be required to submit documentation for verification purposes and criminal record vetting. These candidates will be required to attend interviews on a date and time determined by the department and may also be required to undergo competency assessments/proficiency tests. The selection process will be guided by the EE targets of the employing department.By applying for this position, you are consenting to the Western Cape Government contacting your previous employers/managers for an employment reference. Reference checks will include enquiries relating to your disciplinary records and reasons for leaving.Should you experience difficulties with your online application, technical support is available from Monday to Friday from 08:00 to 16.00. Contact the helpline at 086 137 0214. For 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. |
Local recruitment: Specialised Environmental Officer: Pollution and Chemicals Management
Western Cape Government
Cape Town, South Africa 🇿🇦
