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 quality monitoring programmes and the analysis and management of associated data to inform integrated pollution management initiatives and regulatory interventions. This post is stationed in Cape Town, CBD.
Minimum Requirements

An appropriate 4-year B-Degree/ Honours NQF 8 (equivalent or higher qualification) in Physical, Natural Sciences or Environmental Engineering, Environmental Management,Sciences; A minimum of 6 years relevant environmental management experience (including water quality management); 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; Water quality management including monitoring, data analysis and information systems and Research and/or report writing experience.

Key Performance Areas

Management and implementation of an integrated water quality monitoring programme in the respective catchments; Data analysis and provision of specialist technical comment to inform integrated pollution management initiatives and regulatory interventions; 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; 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; Contribute to a communication, information, monitoring and evaluation system for water quality monitoring programme with regards to pollution management and the implementation of Environmental Resource Protection Plans.
Competencies

Knowledge and understanding in the following: Environmental Management (that includes integrated environmental management; pollution management); Compliance Monitoring and Enforcement, with respect to statutory obligations (e.g. NEMA); Environmental legislation (e.g. NEMA). Interpretation and analysis of water quality data and pollution information; Chemicals management and international conventions. Skills in the following: Computer literacy in MS Office Package (Word, Excel, PowerPoint etc); Communication (written and verbal), research, and report writing; GIS; General office and administration; Project Management; Human Resource Management; Financial Management (budgeting and expenditure control; supply chain management processes). Ability to analyse, interpret and respond to scientific, technical reports and policy and legislation; Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Remuneration

Grade A - R 564 490 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