About the Role
The Department of Environmental Affairs and Development Planning is looking for a passionate Environmental Officer Control Grade A: Development to join their team in the stunning Western Cape Province. This vital role, based in Cape Town, focuses on promoting and maintaining healthy natural ecosystems, habitats, and landscapes, contributing significantly to the community’s environmental sustainability. By developing systems, policies, and protocols, you will directly impact the health of our urban and natural environments, ensuring a sustainable future for the people of South Africa.
In this role, you will engage in scientific advisory functions and regulatory tasks while actively participating in capacity-building initiatives. Your work will foster collaboration between various stakeholders, enhancing the community’s awareness of biodiversity and environmental management. This position is crucial in addressing compliance with environmental legislation and integrating biodiversity priorities into everyday practices, making your contributions essential to the province’s ecological well-being.
About the Department
The Department of Environmental Affairs and Development Planning is dedicated to promoting sustainable development and environmental resilience across the Western Cape. With a mission to protect and enhance the province’s natural resources, the department plays a pivotal role in ensuring that environmental legislation is effectively implemented and adhered to. Working here means being part of a team that is not only committed to the environment but also to the communities that rely on these ecosystems for their livelihoods and well-being.
What You’ll Do
- Contribute to the development and implementation of information management systems and decision-making processes regarding environmental sustainability.
- Conduct inspections and investigations into environmental complaints and allegations of non-compliance with legislation.
- Compile reports and correspondence related to biodiversity issues and environmental management.
- Engage in capacity-building exercises with both internal teams and external stakeholders.
- Ensure biodiversity priorities are integrated into all enforcement actions within the province.
What You’ll Need
- An appropriate 4-year Degree (or equivalent) in Environmental Management, Natural or Environmental Science, or a related field with Botany as a major subject.
- A minimum of 6 years of relevant post-qualification experience.
- A valid driving licence (Code B or higher); those with disabilities that restrict driving abilities but have reasonable access to transport may also apply.
- Comprehensive knowledge of environmental legislation and its application in South Africa.
- Ability to conduct research, compile technical reports, and raise awareness about environmental practices.
How to Apply
All applications must be hand delivered at: 389 Sophie De Bruyn Street, Pretoria. To submit an application online, click the link under the post you wish to apply for.
Requirements
An appropriate 4-year Degree (or equivalent qualification) in Environmental Management, Natural or Environmental Science ora related field with Botany as a major subject; A minimum of 6 years’ relevant post-qualification experience; A valid driving licence (Code B or higher).Note: People with disabilities that restrict driving abilities but have reasonable access to transport may also apply.
Competencies: Knowledge in the following: Implement environmental legislation; interpret the Constitution of the Republic of South Africa and the Constitution of the Western Cape in relation to environmental management; apply the principles of environmental management; implement policies and procedures of the Directorate and Department; maintain professional registration with the South African Council for Natural Scientific Professions (SACNASP); undertake specialised botanical training and courses in Fynbos; apply botanical knowledge and practices in environmental management, with specific reference to the Western Cape Province; interpret and apply relevant environmental laws in South Africa; conduct awareness- raising activities relating to botanical practices; conduct research and compile technical reports; apply basic to advanced knowledge of terrestrial and/or freshwater aquatic plants and animals, their functioning and interactions with one another and the biological environment within the Western Cape Province.
