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 assist in the development and maintenance of a comprehensive, cohesive and integrated suite of environmental and land management laws and policies in the Province and between spheres of government

Minimum Requirements

Relevant Honours Degree in Environmental Management, Natural Sciences, Environmental Law, Town and Regional Planning, Environmental Sciences or related fields.

Recommendation

None.

Key Performance Areas

Coordination and participation in policy and law reform processes; Promote and facilitate stakeholder engagement; Policy research and analysis; Specialist advice, awareness raising and capacity building; It will be advantageous to have experience in the following: Implementation of planning and/or environmental legislation and policies; Policy and law reform processes related to development planning and environmental management; Strategic initiatives, such development of strategies, and strategic environmental and land use planning projects; Study/courses in policy formulation and legislative drafting.

Competencies

Knowledge of the following:

Land use and environmental legislation; environmental planning and land use planning processes; Law reform and the formulation of policy; Government administrative processes and procedures; Project management.

Skills needed: the following:

Sound interpersonal and communication skills (verbal and written); Policy formulation and drafting; Planning, organising and report writing; Professional and meticulous; Computer Literacy; Time management - must be able to meet strict deadlines; Must have the ability to work well within a team, to work under pressure and to work independently.

Remuneration

R 498 816 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

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

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