Job Description

Job Purpose

The Department of Environmental Affairs and Development Planning, Western Cape Government has an opportunity for a suitably qualified and competent individual to actively monitor pollution and the management of chemicals through the development of monitoring programmes, the collection and analysis of relevant data and the development of pollution information management systems that supports the Directorate Pollution and Chemicals Management's objectives.

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

None.

Key Performance Areas

Manage and 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; Develop, implement and manage water quality/pollution and chemicals monitoring and information management projects; Actively engage, support and provide input into transversal initiatives and forums relevant to pollution and chemicals management including implementation of the Western Cape Sustainable Water Protection Plan; Manage financial and human resources within the sub-directorate, including general office management and administration.

Competencies

Knowledge and experience in the following:

Environmental Management (that includes integrated environmental management; (Pollution management) and application of environmental legislation; Compliance Monitoring and Enforcement, with respect to statutory obligations (e.g. NEMA); Project planning, implementation and management, including financial management; Interpretation of water quality data and pollution information; Chemicals management and international conventions; Research, data analysis, interpretation and technical/scientific report writing; Analyse, interpret and respond to scientific, technical reports and policy and legislation.

Skills needed:

Computer literacy in MS Office Package (Word, Excel, PowerPoint etc); Ability to work independently and as part of a team; Communication (verbal and written); General office and administration; Human Resource Management; Financial Management (budgeting and expenditure control; supply chain management processes); Stakeholder engagement; Problem-solving.

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.



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Monday to Friday from 08:00 to 16.00

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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.

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