Environmental Officer – Riversdale

HESSEQUA MUNICIPALITY The Hessequa Municipality requires the services of a suitable person in the following permanent vacancy: Environmental Officer – Riversdale (Ref: B004) T11 – R373 129 to R484 357 gross salary per annum Requirements: B-Tech degree in Environmental Science or Geography or an equivalent qualification • Valid Code EB driving license • Computer literate • Proficiency in at least two of the official languages of the Western Cape • No criminal record • Category R Skipper’s license, will serve as recommendation • Two to five years’ relevant experience required which includes one year of supervisory experience. Duties: Conduct site inspections • Asset Management • Assist with the implementation of the Municipal Nature Reserve Management Plan • Maintain access roads, patrol roads as well as hiking trails • Assist with the procurement of materials • Monitor the condition of signage • Compile inventory lists • Coordinate the excavation of holes, planting of holes and wiring • Estuary and Coastal Management • Dune Rehabilitation • Assist and contribute to Environmental Education and Awareness Initiatives • Supervision • Attend meetings • Ensure that Health and Safety legislation and policies are adhered to • Ensure the maintenance of the Tuin-op-die-Brak • Liaise with internal and external stakeholders • Handle enquiries. The Hessequa Municipality is an equal opportunity employer and encourage persons with disabilities, as well as people from previous disadvantage groups to apply for vacancies. Instructions to applicants: Applicants must register on the e-recruitment website and submit their applications online. (https://munrec.collaboratoronline.com/SitePages/Home.aspx) Please note: The Municipality is an equal opportunity employer and abides by the Employment Equity Act. Preference will be given to candidates who comply with the Employment Equity Targets, but this will not be the only criteria applied. All applications are subject to reference checking, verification of qualification and criminal checking. By applying for this position at the Municipality, you give consent for these checks. Applications received after the closing date or received without the application form and/or documentation/s required, will not be considered. Canvassing of any councillor and/or member of the Appointment Committee and/or any personnel member of the Municipality, will disqualify applicants. Only short-listed applicants will be contacted for interviews. Applicants can regard their applications as being unsuccessful if no feedback has been received within three (3) months from the closing date. Placement of candidates for work can be done in any area of Hessequa. This includes: Witsand, Slangrivier, Heidelberg, Riversdale, Still Bay, Albertinia and Gouritsmond. Applications within the Hessequa Municipal Area will receive preference. The Municipality respects the conditions of the Protection of Personal Information Act. By submitting your information and application, you confirm that the information you have provided is true, correct and up to date. Successful candidates will be expected to sign a contract of employment, disclosure of benefits and interests and a performance agreement. Candidates that arrive late for interviews will be disqualified. The Municipality reserves the right not to make an appointment. Closing date: 15 July 2026 Contact Person: Ms Jonecia Jansen at 028 713 7965