Job Description

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 resource rehabilitation and bioremediation initiatives and interventions with the intention of preventing/mitigating pollution at known hotspots and consequently optimising water quality (and quantity) at source. This post is stationed in Cape Town, CBD.
Minimum Requirements

An appropriate 4-year B-Degree/ Honours (equivalent or higher qualification) in Physical, Natural, Environmental Sciences/Management or Chemical/Environmental Engineering or related; A minimum of 6 years relevant environmental management experience (including water management and experience in development of and/or implementation of riparian rehabilitation, bioremediation and/or nature-based solution projects); 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; Riparian rehabilitation, water sensitive design and/or nature-based solution; Research and/or report writing.
Key Performance Areas

Implement, manage, control and oversee riparian zone rehabilitation, bioremediation and water sensitive urban design initiatives/interventions in the respective catchments; Ensure effective communication on implementation of Environmental Resource Protection Plans particularly related to pollution reduction initiatives and interventions with the intention of promoting and upscaling riparian rehabilitation and nature-based solutions; Liaise with and strengthen partnerships with key stakeholders including stewardship networks; Manage and provide specialist and technical comment, advice and guidance on environmental and water resource management matters particularly in relation to pollution complaint/incident investigations; Contribute to the 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; Conduct compliance monitoring and enforcement to improve environmental quality.
Competencies

Knowledge and understanding in the following: Environmental legislation (e.g. NEMA); Environmental Management (that includes integrated environmental management and pollution management); Compliance Monitoring and Enforcement, with respect to statutory obligations (e.g. NEMA); Riparian rehabilitation; Water Sensitive Design and Nature-based solutions for reducing pollution/improving water quality; Skills needed: Proven computer literacy (MS Office); GIS skills; Written and verbal communication; General office administration; Project Management; Human Resource Management; Financial Management (budgeting and expenditure control; supply chain management processes; contract management).
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