Environmental Officer Specialised Production
Department of Environmental Affairs and Development Planning (Western Cape) · Western Cape Government, Western Cape, South Africa
Closes 30 November
- Location
- Western Cape Government, Western Cape, South Africa
- Salary
- R518 769 to R717 845 per year
- Posted
- 7 November 2026
- Closing date
- 30 November 2026
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REF NO: EADP 28/2026 Department of Environmental Affairs and Development Planning REQUIREMENTS: Honours level degree (NQF 8) with majors in Natural / Physical Sciences or Environmental Management or Engineering (an appropriate equivalent qualification). Competencies: Knowledge: Apply the National Environmental Management Act (NEMA) and the National E nvironmental Management: Waste Act (NEMWA), particularly Part 8 on contaminated land; implement the Environmental Management Inspectorate (EMI) framework; manage pollution incidents; implement environmental compliance and enforcement processes; conduct environmental risk assessments; apply remediation technologies and contaminated land management principles; manage chemicals and hazardous substances in accordance with applicable requirements; implement relevant international conventions and agreements relat ing to pollution and chemicals management; implement Public Service legislation, policies and procedures; apply project and stakeholder management principles; Skills: perform numeracy and literacy functions; drive vehicles; use computer systems effectively; communicate effectively in the required language; manage projects; perform basic financial tasks; compile and write reports; manage time effectively. DUTIES: Process and provide specialist input on the administration of contamination land sites, including assessment, management and monitoring of remediation of contaminated sites; Provide specialist technical advice and guidance on environmental reports and submissions (relating to pollution and chemicals management) to organs of state and other stakeholders, ensuring compliance with environmental legislation; Coordinate and provide specialist scientific, technical and regulatory support for the management of pollution-related complaints and section 30 of NEMA incidents; Assist with general administration, quality assurance, reporting and project support within the unit. SALARY: R518 769 - R717 8456 per annum CENTRE: Western Cape Government ENQUIRIES: Ms Amina Suliaman Tel No: (021) 483 2571 REMEDIATION AND EMERGENCY INCIDENT MANAGEMENT
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