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Control Environmental Officer: Air Quality Planning and Information Management, Ref No. EADP 26/2025
Closing Date
2026/01/26
Reference Number
WCG251112-5
Tracking Number EADP 26/2025
Job Title Control Environmental Officer: Air Quality Planning and Information Management, Ref No. EADP 26/2025
Department Environmental Affairs and Development Planning
Salary level OSD
Enquiries Dr J Leaner at (021) 483 2888
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 integrated environmental management legislation and systems with regard to Air Quality Management.
Minimum Requirements
An appropriate 4-year B-Degree/ Honours (equivalent or higher qualification) in natural or physical sciences, environmental sciences or engineering field or an equivalent qualification; A minimum of 6 years post qualification relevant experience; A valid (Code B or higher) driving license.
Recommendation
None.
Key Performance Areas
Assist with the management of and provide strategic and specialist inputs on the development and administration of air quality management systems and policies (norms and standards, guidelines and air quality planning and information management); Support with the management of and contribute towards the development and implementation of air quality management planning and capacity building of staff, municipalities and industry; Management of and provide technical and subject specific comment and advice on technical reports (e.g., Air Quality reports, basic assessments, scoping and EIA’s etc); Perform Financial and Human Resource Management, including general office management of the component; It will be advantageous to have the following: Specialist and technical knowledge and experience in integrated environmental management, particularly as it relates to air quality management processes and systems; Functional knowledge and experience in relevant environmental legislation and policies, particularly as it relates to Specific Environmental Management Acts promulgated in terms of the National Environmental Management Act; Functional knowledge and experience in integrated environmental management, particularly air quality management planning processes and/or activities as it relates to Specific Environmental Management Acts promulgated in terms of the National Environmental Management Act; Functional knowledge on related sectors/ fields, e.g. mining, agriculture, water, industry, spatial planning, town and regional planning, etc; Functional knowledge of strategic planning, and experience in human resource management, financial management requirements and relevant fiscal policies, regulations and legislation and administration procedures relating to the specific working environment; Functional knowledge of conflict management; Functional knowledge and experience in Project management; Willingness to travel.
Competencies
Knowledge and understanding in the following: Environmental and/or air quality management systems, including integrated environmental management; Environmental legislation and policies, particularly relating to air quality management.
Skills needed: Conflict Resolution / Time Management; Project Management and report writing skills; Planning, Financial and Human Resource Management; General Office / Administration: Supervisory and Mentoring, Budgeting and Financial Management; Excellent research and report writing skills, including the ability to analyse, interpret and respond to scientific and technical reports; Computer literacy in MS Office Package (Word, Excel, PowerPoint etc.); Ability to meet strict deadlines; Communication (written and verbal); Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
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 (Specialised Production): Waste Management Planning, Ref No. EADP 25/2025
Closing Date
2026/01/26
Reference Number
WCG251112-4
Tracking Number EADP 25/2025
Job Title Environmental Officer (Specialised Production): Waste Management Planning, Ref No. EADP 25/2025
Department Environmental Affairs and Development Planning
Salary level OSD
Enquiries Mr A Hoon at (021) 483 2712
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 individuals to manage the collection, verification, analysis and maintenance of waste data and information reported or captured on the Integrated Pollutant and Waste Information System (IPWIS); and assess and support the business processes of the enhancements of IPWIS that supports.
Minimum Requirements
Relevant Honours Degree in Natural or Physical Sciences, Environmental Sciences or Engineering or related fields; A valid (Code B) driving license.
Recommendation
None.
Key Performance Areas
Administer the verification, validation, analysis and maintenance of waste information reported and captured on the Integrated Pollutant and Waste Information System (IPWIS); Manage the development and implementation of special projects and activities with regard to Information Management; Support and co-ordinate the exchange of data and the alignment of information systems with other organs of state and the access of waste information; Support the co-ordination and facilitation of IPWIS capacity building to internal and external users; Provide specialist technical advice (comments) on complex technical scoping and environmental impact assessment reports and policy documents to organs of state and other stakeholders on integrated waste management; Assist with general office management i.e. Assist with the Financial and Human Resource Management and office administration; Provide specialised compliance promotion, monitoring and enforcement with respect to our statutory obligations (legislative framework); It will be advantageous to have the following: Experience in the environmental and waste field or the information management field; Candidate must be willing to travel; Experience in Environmental Management; Appropriate qualification that majors in Computer Sciences or Information Technology or Information Systems; Experience in the information management field; Extensive working experience in the environmental and waste field or the information management field; Candidate must be willing to travel; Experience in Environmental Management.
Competencies
Knowledge of the following: Waste Management; Environmental Monitoring and Auditing; Financial Management (basic); Legislation, regulations and policies regarding waste management and environmental management.
Skills needed: Human resource management; Planning, Organising and Coordination; Sound interpersonal and communication skills (verbal and written), including report writing; Proven supervisory and mentoring skills; Data and information analysis – ability to interpret and analyse complex data and waste information (statistical); Computer literacy in MS Office Suite (strong preference for Microsoft Excel (PivotTables, advanced formulas) Word, PowerPoint, etc.); Teamwork – ability to work independently and to collaborate as part of a team; Facilitation – facilitate discussions (workshops/presentations); Research – conduct in-depth research; Problem solving – ability to resolve work related problems including complex datasets in developing solutions; Project Management – ability to plan, organise activities of projects, events.
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.
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.
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Environmental Officer (Production Level): Pollution Monitoring and Information Management, Ref No. EADP 24/2025
Closing Date
2026/01/26
Reference Number
WCG251112-3
Tracking Number EADP 24/2025
Job Title Environmental Officer (Production Level): Pollution Monitoring and Information Management, Ref No. EADP 24/2025
Department Environmental Affairs and Development Planning
Salary level OSD
Enquiries Ms N 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, authentic, competent individual to facilitate pollution and chemicals monitoring and management for the protection of the environment in the Western Cape province.
Minimum Requirements
An appropriate 3-year National Diploma/B-Degree in Natural,Physical sciences, environmental science/management, engineering or equivalent qualification; A valid (Code B or higher) driving licence. NB: People with disabilities that restrict driving abilities, but who have reasonable access to transport, may also apply.
Recommendation
None.
Key Performance Areas
Provide technical comment on prioritised environmental applications identified as having high potential pollution risks; Support the development and implementation of the Water Quality Monitoring Programme for the River Resource Protection plans and investigative pollution monitoring; Assist with the development of pollution information management systems, collation, analysis and reporting of water and environmental quality data; Assist with general administrative procedures relating to the working environment; It will be advantageous to have the following: Experience in planning, organising, report writing and research; Willingness to travel.
Competencies
Knowledge in the following: Integrated environmental management processes including the specific environmental management acts promulgated in terms of NEMA and Provincial environmental policies e.g Environmental Impact Assessment and pollution management; Technical knowledge of the functioning of ecosystems, social interactions and other environmental aspects; Water and environmental quality monitoring methodologies and techniques; Functions of statutes governing other organs of state; Functional knowledge on related sectors/ fields e.g. mining, agriculture, water, industry, forward planning, town and regional planning; Practical knowledge and application of water/environmental quality sampling techniques; Practical knowledge, application and interpretation of statistical analysis.
Skills needed: Computer literacy in MS Office Package (Word, Excel, PowerPoint etc); Ability to work independently and as part of a team; Reporting and report writing; Basic statistical analysis; Communication skills (written and verbal); Presentation skills; Project management; Research.
Remuneration
R 343 842 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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Control Environmental Officer: Waste Policy and Minimisation, Ref No. EADP 23/2025
Closing Date
2026/01/26
Reference Number
WCG251112-2
Tracking Number EADP 23/2025
Job Title Control Environmental Officer: Waste Policy and Minimisation, Ref No. EADP 23/2025
Department Environmental Affairs and Development Planning
Salary level OSD
Enquiries Mr M Saliem Haider at (021) 483 2728
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 manage and promote the effective and efficient development, implementation of integrated waste management policies, legislation and strategies, action plans, norms and standards, guidelines, and the promotion and implementation of waste minimisation interventions.
Minimum Requirements
An appropriate 4-year B-Degree/ Honours (equivalent or higher qualification) in natural or physical sciences, environmental sciences or engineering field or an equivalent qualification; A minimum of 6 years post qualification experience in the field of waste and/or pollution management.
Recommendation
None.
Key Performance Areas
General management and administration, assets administration, financial and human resource management; Coordinate, review and provide specialist comments and advice to organs of state and other stakeholders and provide inputs to the state of waste and municipal reports; Management of waste minimisation projects; Review policy instruments and management of the development and implementation of policies, legislation, guidelines, norms and standards; It will be advantageous to have the following: A valid (Code B or higher) driving licence. NB: People with disabilities that restrict driving abilities, but who have reasonable access to transport, may also apply; Resource Economics knowledge or experience; Waste planning and minimisation; Impact management; Facilitation of public participation processes; Policy research and development; Awareness and capacity building w.r.t waste management; Managerial and administrative experience, that includes human resource management, financial management.
Competencies
Knowledge and experience in the following: Policy development, monitoring and evaluation of policy and implementation; International multilateral agreements; Environmental resource economics; Cleaner production; Working with environmental legislation, policies and regulations that includes waste management;
Skills needed: Computer literacy in MS Office Package; Written and verbal communication; Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
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.
Click here to apply
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