Environmental Officer (Specialised Production): Development Management (Region 1 and 3) (various posts available)

Tracking Number: EADP 17/2026

Salary Level: OSD

Job Type: Permanent

Enquiries: Ms M De Jongh (021) 483 5756

Job Purpose

The Department of Environmental Affairs and Development Planning, Western Cape Government has an exciting employment opportunity for a dynamic individuals to support the Director: Development Management in 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 authorisationapplications in the Regions. These posts are stationed in Cape Town and George.

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 valid (Code B) driving licence.

Recommendation

None

Key Performance Areas

Management of EIA Applications and Directives, including the development of Environmental Authorisations, conditions of authorisations / directives and exemptions; Provision of specialist advice to external clients as well as to staff within the Directorate;  Development Management and other Directorates in terms of NEMA and the EIA Regulations; conduct compliance audits on applications where an environmental authorisation was granted;Providing support to other directorates within the department, which could include responding to ministerial and parliamentary enquiries.

Competencies

Knowledge of:Integrated environmental management; applicable environmental legislation and national and Provincial policies; biophysical, social, cultural and heritage and the economic environments; the functioning of comparative ecosystems, social interactions and other environmental aspects; 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;

Remuneration

R 518 769 - R 717 846per 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 at086 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 applicationswill be considered.