Environmental Officer (Production) - Coastal Management at Western Cape Government

The Department of Environmental Affairs and Development Planning, Western Cape Government has an exciting employment opportunity for a competent individual to implement diversity of technically challenging cases dealing with real issues experienced by industries and communities. Coastal and estuary management in the Western Cape provides a unique opportunity to be part of growing and sustaining a resilient “blue economy”. The activities of the component are to ensure that various Constitutional rights are upheld, that statutory Environmental Management and protection is promoted and that the coastal zone is accessible to the public and its integrity maintained for future generations. This post is stationed in Cape Town, CBD.

Minimum Requirements

• An appropriate recognized 3-year B-Degree or Diploma (or equivalent qualification) in Environmental, Natural or Earth Sciences;
• A valid code B driving licence and willingness to travel as required.

Recommendation

Project Management Skills and experience;

Key Performance Areas

Support the administration and the implementation of the NEM: Integrated Coastal Management Act, 2008 (Act No. 24 of 2008) and any other applicable legislation, policies, strategies and programmes pertaining to Coastal Management (including but not limited to the Public Launch Site Regulations and the Estuary Management Protocol); Support the provincial lead agency for Coastal Management with the development/review and implementation of the Provincial Coastal Management Programme and any other programmes developed to facilitate the implementation of the ICM Act, the Provincial Coastal Management Programme and associated regulations, policies or strategies applicable to the coastal zone; To support the provincial lead agency for Coastal Management to conduct research/ surveys in respect of Coastal Systems/ issues and data collection; Support the provincial lead agency for Coastal Management with the provision of an integrated coastal management regulatory, advisory, advocacy, governance, planning and support service; Provision of advice and support to internal and external stakeholders (including municipalities) through representation on committees and forums as well the development of legislation, policies, guidelines etc; Ensure that relevant organs of state are capacitated with respect to their responsibilities and mandates in terms of the ICM Act and other relevant legislation, policies, protocols and programmes applicable to the coastal zone.

Competencies

Knowledge of the following: Coastal and Environmental Management and ecological processes; Relevant coastal and environmental legislation; Excellent communication and presentation skills; Excellent report writing skills; proven computer literacy; The ability to work well within a team and independently.

Remuneration

Grade A: R 272 739 - R 302 691 per annum; Grade B: R 318,267 - R 353,226 per annum; Grade C: R 373,209 - R 473,574 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.a