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Environmental Officer (Specialised Production): Planning and Policy Coordination, Ref No. EADP 21/2025
Closing Date
2025/10/20
Reference Number
WCG250904-3
Tracking Number EADP 21/2025
Job Title Environmental Officer (Specialised Production): Planning and Policy Coordination, Ref No. EADP 21/2025
Department Environmental Affairs and Development Planning
Salary level OSD
Enquiries Ms A Rossouw at (021) 483 2900
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 assist in the development and maintenance of a comprehensive, cohesive and integrated suite of environmental and land management laws and policies in the Province and between spheres of government
Minimum Requirements
Relevant Honours Degree in Environmental Management, Natural Sciences, Environmental Law, Town and Regional Planning, Environmental Sciences or related fields.
Recommendation
None.
Key Performance Areas
Coordination and participation in policy and law reform processes; Promote and facilitate stakeholder engagement; Policy research and analysis; Specialist advice, awareness raising and capacity building; It will be advantageous to have experience in the following: Implementation of planning and/or environmental legislation and policies; Policy and law reform processes related to development planning and environmental management; Strategic initiatives, such development of strategies, and strategic environmental and land use planning projects; Study/courses in policy formulation and legislative drafting.
Competencies
Knowledge of the following: Land use and environmental legislation; environmental planning and land use planning processes; Law reform and the formulation of policy; Government administrative processes and procedures; Project management.
Skills needed: the following: Sound interpersonal and communication skills (verbal and written); Policy formulation and drafting; Planning, organising and report writing; Professional and meticulous; Computer Literacy; Time management – must be able to meet strict deadlines; Must have the ability to work well within a team, to work under pressure and to work independently.
Remuneration
R 498 816 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
Shortlisted candidates will be required to submit documentation for verification purposes and criminal record vetting. These candidates will be required to do a practical and 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.
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Control Environmental Officer: Pollution Monitoring and Information Managment, Ref No. EADP 20/2025
Closing Date
2025/09/29
Reference Number
WCG250819-2
Tracking Number EADP 20/2025
Job Title Control Environmental Officer: Pollution Monitoring and Information Managment, Ref No. EADP 20/2025
Department Environmental Affairs and Development Planning
Salary level OSD
Enquiries Ms N Davis-Wolmarans (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 actively monitor pollution and the management of chemicals through the development of monitoring programmes, the collection and analysis of relevant data and the development of pollution information management systems that supports the Directorate Pollution and Chemicals Management’s objectives.
Minimum Requirements
An appropriate 4-year B-Degree/ Honours (equivalent or higher qualification) in natural or physical sciences, environmental management/sciences or engineering field or an equivalent qualification; A minimum of 6 years relevant environmental management experience; A valid (Code B or higher) driving license.
Recommendation
None.
Key Performance Areas
Manage and 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; Develop, implement and manage water quality/pollution and chemicals monitoring and information management projects; Actively engage, support and provide input into transversal initiatives and forums relevant to pollution and chemicals management including implementation of the Western Cape Sustainable Water Protection Plan; Manage financial and human resources within the sub-directorate, including general office management and administration.
Competencies
Knowledge and experience in the following: Environmental Management (that includes integrated environmental management; (Pollution management) and application of environmental legislation; Compliance Monitoring and Enforcement, with respect to statutory obligations (e.g. NEMA); Project planning, implementation and management, including financial management; Interpretation of water quality data and pollution information; Chemicals management and international conventions; Research, data analysis, interpretation and technical/scientific report writing; Analyse, interpret and respond to scientific, technical reports and policy and legislation.
Skills needed: Computer literacy in MS Office Package (Word, Excel, PowerPoint etc); Ability to work independently and as part of a team; Communication (verbal and written); General office and administration; Human Resource Management; Financial Management (budgeting and expenditure control; supply chain management processes); Stakeholder engagement; Problem-solving.
Remuneration
Grade A – R 612 480 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 do a practical and 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.
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Environmental Officer (Production level): Air Quality Monitoring – 2 posts available, Ref No. EADP 19/2025
Closing Date
2025/09/29
Reference Number
WCG250814-3
Tracking Number EADP 19/2025
Job Title Environmental Officer (Production level): Air Quality Monitoring – 2 posts available, Ref No. EADP 19/2025
Department Environmental Affairs and Development Planning
Salary level OSD
Enquiries Bhawoodien Parker at (021) 483 8368 / Bhawoodien.Parker@westerncape.gov.za
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 assist with the management, development and implementation of systems of air quality monitoring with regard to Air Quality Management.
Minimum Requirements
An appropriate 3-year National Diploma/B-Degree (equivalent or higher) in Natural/ Physical/ Environmental Sciences or Engineering or equivalent qualification; A valid driving licence (Code B).
Recommendation
None.
Key Performance Areas
Contribute towards the development and administration of Air Quality Management systems and policies; Provide technical inputs and subject specific comment on air quality planning and information management services (e.g. State of Air Quality Reports etc.); Contribute towards the development and implementation of specific projects (e.g. air quality regulatory services, air quality information management, air quality management planning, etc.); Provide support with regards to compliance monitoring and enforcement with respect to statutory obligations (NEMA and NEM: AQA); Provide assistance with administrative and related functions.
Competencies
Knowledge of the following: Environmental management processes and/or air quality management systems, e.g., air quality monitoring, etc; Environmental legislation (NEMA and SEMAs) and policies, particularly relating to environmental management and / or air quality management.
Skills needed: Report writing skills, including the ability to analyse, interpret and respond to scientific and technical reports; Interpretation of relevant legislation (NEMA, SEMAs); Policy analysis, interpretation and development skills; Computer literacy in MS Office Package (Word, Excel, PowerPoint etc.); Communication (written and verbal) and Report writing skills; It will be advantageous to have Relevant in-service training experience (e.g., pollution management, air quality management, climate change, air quality monitoring, integrated environmental management, etc.)
Remuneration
Grade A: R 343 842 – R 380 145 per annum; Grade B: R 399 999 – R 442 389 per annum, Grade C: R 464 418- R 586 665 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 do a practical and 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.
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