Job Description

Closing Date

2026/01/26

Reference Number

WCG251112-2

Tracking Number

EADP 23/2025

Job Title

Control Environmental Officer: Waste Policy and Minimisation, Ref No. EADP 23/2025

Department

Environmental Affairs and Development Planning

Salary level

OSD

Enquiries

Mr M Saliem Haider at (021) 483 2728

Job Type

Permanent

Location - Country

South Africa

Location - Province

Western Cape

Location - Town / City

Cape Town, CBD

Job Purpose

The Department of Environmental Affairs and Development Planning, Western Cape Government has an opportunity for a suitably qualified and competent individual to manage and promote the effective and efficient development, implementation of integrated waste management policies, legislation and strategies, action plans, norms and standards, guidelines, and the promotion and implementation of waste minimisation interventions.

Minimum Requirements

An appropriate 4-year B-Degree/ Honours (equivalent or higher qualification) in natural or physical sciences, environmental sciences or engineering field or an equivalent qualification; A minimum of 6 years post qualification experience in the field of waste and/or pollution management.

Recommendation

None.

Key Performance Areas

General management and administration, assets administration, financial and human resource management; Coordinate, review and provide specialist comments and advice to organs of state and other stakeholders and provide inputs to the state of waste and municipal reports; Management of waste minimisation projects; Review policy instruments and management of the development and implementation of policies, legislation, guidelines, norms and standards; It will be advantageous to have the following: A valid (Code B or higher) driving licence. NB: People with disabilities that restrict driving abilities, but who have reasonable access to transport, may also apply; Resource Economics knowledge or experience; Waste planning and minimisation; Impact management; Facilitation of public participation processes; Policy research and development; Awareness and capacity building w.r.t waste management; Managerial and administrative experience, that includes human resource management, financial management.

Competencies

Knowledge and experience in the following:

Policy development, monitoring and evaluation of policy and implementation; International multilateral agreements; Environmental resource economics; Cleaner production; Working with environmental legislation, policies and regulations that includes waste management;

Skills needed:

Computer literacy in MS Office Package; Written and verbal communication; Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Remuneration

Grade A - R 612 480 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 cheque, 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.

Notes

Shortlisted 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 kindly contact the enquiries person as indicated in the advert. Please ensure that you submit your application before the closing date as no late applications will be considered.