Department of Environmental Affairs & Development Planning

Western Cape Department of Environmental Affairs & Development Planning

1. Control Environmental Officer: Environmental Economy
2. Control Environmental Officer: Remediation and Emergency Incidents Management

Control Environmental Officer: Environmental Economy

Control Environmental Officer: Environmental Economy , Ref No. EADP 01/2024

Closing Date	2024/02/26
Reference Number	WCG240130-4
Tracking Number	EADP 01/2024
Job Title	Control Environmental Officer: Environmental Economy , Ref No. EADP 01/2024
Department	Environmental Affairs and Development Planning
Salary level	OSD
Enquiries	Ms M T Laros (021) 483 5126
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 provide for the management and technical support for the development and implementation of the Province’s biodiversity economy and ecological infrastructure programmes and projects to enable optimal value for investment within the Province.This post is stationed in Cape Town, CBD.
Minimum 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.
Key Performance Areas	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.
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.
Remuneration	Grade A – R 554 490 per annum (OSD as prescribed).  Note on remuneration: Cost-to-employer (CTE) remuneration packages for certain occupation-specific dispensations (OSD) are inclusive of all costs related to service benefits or obligations including basic salary, 13th cheque, medical assistance, housing assistance, pension-fund contributions, etc. 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	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 and may also be required to undergo competency assessments/proficiency test. 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.

Control Environmental Officer: Remediation and Emergency Incidents Management

Control Environmental Officer: Remediation and Emergency Incidents Management , Ref No. EADP 02/2024

Closing Date	2024/02/26
Reference Number	WCG240130-1
Tracking Number	EADP 02/2024
Job Title	Control Environmental Officer: Remediation and Emergency Incidents Management , Ref No. EADP 02/2024
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 develop, implement and manage water quality monitoring programmes and the analysis and management of associated data to inform integrated pollution management initiatives and regulatory interventions. This post is stationed in Cape Town, CBD.
Minimum 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.
Key Performance Areas	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.
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.
Remuneration	Grade A – R 564 490 per annum (OSD as prescribed).  Note on remuneration: Cost-to-employer (CTE) remuneration packages for certain occupation-specific dispensations (OSD) are inclusive of all costs related to service benefits or obligations including basic salary, 13th cheque, medical assistance, housing assistance, pension-fund contributions, etc. 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	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 and may also be required to undergo competency assessments/proficiency test. The selection process will be guided by the EE targets of the employing department. Kindly note that technical support is only available from Monday to Friday from 8:00 to 16.00. Should you experience any difficulties with your online application you may contact the helpline at 0861 370 214. Please ensure that you submit your application on or before the closing date as no late applications will be considered.

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