CONTROL ENVIRONMENTAL OFFICER: DEVELOPMENTAL MANAGEMENT (REGION 1)

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. 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.

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.

Mr Z Toefy Tel No: (021) 483 2700

Only applications submitted online will be accepted. To apply submit your application online only: via http://www.westerncape.gov.za/jobs or https://westerncapegov.erecruit.co

All shortlisted candidates must make themselves available to be interviewed at a date, time and place as decided by the selection panel. Please ensure that you submit your application on or before the closing date as no late applications will be considered. The selection process will be guided by the EE targets of the employing department. Kindly note that technical support is only available from Monday to Friday from 8:00 to 16.00. Should you experience any difficulties with your online application you may contact the helpline at 0861 370 214. All shortlisted candidates will be subjected to a technical exercise that intends to test relevant technical elements of the job, the logistics of which will be communicated by the Department. Following the interview and technical exercise, the selection panel will recommend candidates to attend a generic managerial competency assessment (in compliance with the DPSA directive on the implementation of competency-based assessments). The competency assessment will be testing generic managerial competencies using the mandated DPSA SMS Competency Assessment tools. The nominated candidate will be required to complete the Senior Management Pre-Entry Programme before they may be appointed into this post. The purpose of the Senior Management Pre-Entry Programme, which is a public service specific training programme applicable to all applicants who aspire to join the SMS, is to ensure that potential SMS members have a background on processes and procedures linked to the SMS. The duration of the online Pre-Entry Programme is 120 notional hours (15 days). Full details may be sourced by the following link: https://www.thensg.gov.za/training-course/sms-preentryprogramme/ Furthermore, thanks to the huge public interest we receive many applications for our positions, and as such will not be able to respond personally to all applications. Therefore, should you not hear from us within 10 weeks from close of advert please consider your application unsuccessful. 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. MANAGEMENT ECHELON

PSV Circular 20 of 2026, Post 20/298