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 is 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. This post is stationed in Cape Town, CBD.

Minimum Requirements

An appropriate 4-year degree (or equivalent qualification) in Environmental Management or natural or environmental science; registered as a candidate environmental assessment practitioner (EAP) or registered as an EAP with the Environmental Assessment Practitioners Association of South Africa (EAPASA) or meets the requirements for registration and has 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). A minimum of 6 years' relevant work experience; a valid (Code B) driving licence.

Recommendation

None.

Key Performance Areas

Experience in maintaining quality and productivity with regard to the evaluation of applications in terms of the relevant environmental legislation; Experience and knowledge of methodologies and techniques for evaluation of environmental impact assessments, environmental management plans, as well as environmental monitoring, ECO and auditing; Supervisory experience and relevant knowledge of Integrated Environmental Management, including applicable legislation and policies; Knowledge and experience of post-decision requirements, 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 and relevant knowledge of assigned projects; Strong report writing skills as well as the ability to work with people and a team; Qualifications with respect to environmental management, natural or environmental sciences or related field.

Competencies

Knowledge of the following: The integrated environmental management process; Knowledge of EIA process applicable in the Western Cape; Knowledge of post-decision requirements, for example, amendment applications, ECO reports and Environmental Audit reports; Biophysical environment, social environment, cultural and heritage environment and the economic environment; The functioning of applicable environmental legislation, National and Provincial policies; Methodologies and techniques for the evaluation of Environmental Impact Assessments;
Methodologies and techniques for the evaluation of environmental management plans, as well as environmental monitoring and auditing; Good working knowledge of policies, environmental-related legislation and environmental matters in the region; Functional knowledge on related sectors/fields, e.g., mining, agriculture, water, industry, forward planning, town and regional planning; and Public Service prescripts and HR related policies.

Skills in the following: Computer literacy in MS Office Programs (Word, Excel, PowerPoint etc); Ability to work independently and as part of a team; Good communication (written and verbal) skills in at least two of the three official languages of the Western Cape; Problem Solving;

Remuneration

Grade A - R636 978 - R728 646 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 attend interviews on a date and time determined by the department and submit documentation for verification purposes and criminal record vetting. All shortlisted candidates shall undertake two pre-entry assessments. One will be a practical exercise to determine a candidate’s suitability based on the post’s technical and generic requirements and the other must be an integrity (ethical conduct) assessment. 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.

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