About the Role
The Department of Environmental Affairs and Development Planning is seeking an Environmental Support Officer: Waste Management to join their dedicated team in Cape Town, Western Cape. This pivotal role involves facilitating procedural and administrative functions that align with operational compliance, playing a crucial part in enhancing environmental sustainability within the community. By coordinating and maintaining environmental data systems, you will support policy implementation and regulatory reporting, contributing to a cleaner, greener South Africa.
As an Environmental Support Officer, you will not only handle key administrative tasks but also provide logistics and secretariat services to various stakeholders. Your efforts will enhance financial processes related to environmentally focused procurement and budgeting, making a tangible difference in waste management practices. This position is an opportunity to impact public service positively, ensuring that the environment is preserved for future generations while supporting local communities.
About the Department
The Department of Environmental Affairs and Development Planning is committed to promoting sustainable development and environmental stewardship in the Western Cape. With a mandate to protect and enhance the province’s natural resources, the department plays a vital role in formulating policies and implementing initiatives that safeguard the environment. Working here means being part of a passionate team dedicated to addressing environmental challenges and improving the quality of life for all citizens.
What You’ll Do
- Facilitate procedural and administrative functions to ensure operational compliance
- Coordinate and maintain environmental data systems for policy implementation
- Provide logistical and secretariat support to relevant stakeholders
- Administer financial processes related to environmentally aligned procurement and budgeting
- Manage assets and perform supervisory functions
What You’ll Need
- A qualification at NQF level 6 (or higher) recognized by SAQA
- A minimum of 3 years of administrative experience
- Knowledge of public sector financial and administrative prescripts
- Familiarity with relevant legislation, policies, and project administration processes
- Strong computer skills, particularly in MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook)
- Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal
- Proven numeracy, accounting, finance, and audit skills
- Ability to work independently as well as collaboratively in a team
How to Apply
Please submit your application before the closing date as late applications will not be considered.
Requirements
A qualification at NQF level 6 (equivalent or higher) as recognised by SAQA; A minimum of 3 years administrative experience.Competencies: Knowledge of the following: Financial and administrative prescripts governing the public sector, the Western Cape Government and the Department; Legislation, regulations, policies, and prescripts that are relevant to the Department and the component; General office administration processes; Database and information management processes; Project administration processes; Record-keeping legislation, regulations, policies, prescripts and processes; People management prescripts, policies and processes; Supply Chain Management.
Skills in the following: Computer literacy in MS Office Package (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook); Supervisory; Communication (written and verbal, literacy and language skills); Numeracy; Accounting, Finance and Audit; Project Management; Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
