Job Description

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 authorisation applications in the Region.
Minimum RequirementsAn appropriate 3-year tertiary National Diploma/B-Degree in Environmental Management, Natural or Environmental Sciences or related field; A valid driving license (Code B or higher); 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 or will by a certain date apply for registration (appointment will be conditional to actual registration with EAPASA by a specified date).
RecommendationWorking knowledge and experience in the following: Review of EIA applications; Integrated Environmental Management, including applicable legislation and policies; Post-decision requirements(e.g amendment applications, Environmental Audit reports and ECO reports).
Key Performance AreasMaintain 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.
CompetenciesKnowledge 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: Written and verbal communication; Report writing; Problem Solving.
RemunerationR343 842 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.
NotesShortlisted 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.

Western Cape Government