Job Description

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. This post is stationed in Cape Town, CBD.
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

Working Knowledge and experience of the following: Environmental management, particularly as it relates to air quality management processes and systems, particularly air quality monitoring; Relevant environmental legislation and policies, particularly as it relates to Specific Environmental Management Acts promulgated in terms of the National Environmental Management Act; Operation and maintenance of an ambient air quality monitoring network, and activities as it relates to Specific Environmental Management Acts promulgated in terms of the National Environmental Management Act; Human resource management, financial management and relevant fiscal policies, regulations and legislation and administration procedures relating to the specific working environment; Project management.
Key Performance Areas

Assist with management and 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); Assist with managing the operation and maintenance of an ambient air quality monitoring network; Assist with the development and implementation of specific projects related to air quality monitoring and information management and capacity building; Assist with management and technical and subject specific comment and advice on technical reports (e.g. air quality reports, basic assessments, scoping and EIAs, etc.); Assist with managing and performing Financial and Human Resource Management, including general office management
Competencies

Knowledge and understanding in the following: Integrated environmental management processes and air quality management systems, particularly air quality monitoring; Environmental legislation and policies, relating to air quality management; Methodologies and techniques for the evaluation of environmental impacts, environmental monitoring and auditing, with respect to air quality management; Related sectors/ fields, e.g. mining, agriculture, water, industry, spatial planning, town and regional planning, etc; Strategic planning; Conflict management; Skills needed: Supervisory and mentoring; Written and verbal communication; Conflict resolution; Time management; Proven computer literacy (MS Office); Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
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

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.

Western Cape Government