The Department of Environmental Affairs and Development Planning, Western Cape Government, has an opportunity for a suitably qualified and competent individual to support the Director: Development Management in contributing to ensuring sustainable development through the provision of an integrated environmental management regulatory, advisory, and support service and to ensure the processing of environmental authorization applications in the region.
An appropriate 3-year tertiary 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); already registered; or meets the requirements for registration and have either already applied for registration and paid the prescribed application and registration fee (appointment will be conditional to actual registration with EAPASA by a specified date) A valid driving license (Code B or higher).
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Maintain quality and productivity with regards 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 regards to the processing of post-decision reports and applications, for example, amendment applications, Environmental Audit reports and ECO reports; Maintain quality and productivity with regard to provision of comment on assigned non-applications; Leadership in assigned projects; Qualifications with respect to environmental management, natural or environmental sciences or related field.
Knowledge in the following: Balanced environmental knowledge including biophysical knowledge of the functioning of ecosystems, interactions and other environmental aspects; Methodologies and techniques for evaluation of environmental impact assessments; Methodologies for the evaluation of environmental management programme reports, as well as environmental monitoring, audit and ECO reports; Practical implementation of environmental policies, guidelines, norms and standards; Environmental management systems; practical implementation of environmental legislation, policies, norms, and guidelines; integrated environmental management; EIA process applicable in the Western Cape.
Skills needed: Literacy; Computer Literacy (MS programs); Information technology (GIS tools, etc.); Language proficiency (at least two of the three official languages of the Western Cape Province); Communication, project management, report writing, analytical skills, and time management.
R 357 597-R 395 352 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 check, 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.
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Shortlisted candidates will be required to attend interviews on a date and time determined by the department and submit documentation for verification purposes and criminal record vetting. All shortlisted candidates shall undertake two pre-entry assessments. One will be a practical exercise to determine a candidate’s suitability based on the post’s technical and generic requirements, and the other must be an integrity (ethical conduct) assessment. 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 inquiries 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 inquiries person as indicated in the advert. Please ensure that you submit your application before the closing date, as no late applications will be considered.
