Environmental Officer Specialised Production Land-Based
Department of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment · Cape Town, South Africa
Closes 9 November
- Location
- Cape Town, South Africa
- Salary
- R518 769 per year
- Posted
- 24 October 2026
- Closing date
- 9 November 2026
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REF NO: OC26/2026 (X2 POSTS) REQUIREMENTS: Honours Degree in Natural or Environmental Management/Sciences (NQF Level 6) or relevant qualification as recognised by SAQA. 3 years’ experience in a related field. Extensive knowledge of the South African coast, marine and coastal pollution management, i ntegrated coastal management, coastal processes, coastal management principles and national and international coastal policies and legislation. Knowledge of marine water quality and environmental monitoring techniques and management. Knowledge and understanding of data and information management. The ability to interpret and apply coastal and related legislation and policies, including the NEM: ICMA, NEMA, NEM: WA and NEM: BA Regulations, National Water Act, Minerals Act, international treaties and conventi ons, national and provincial laws, and departmental protocols. Functioning of coastal ecosystems and the impacts of human activity on those systems. Integrated Environmental Management and Environmental Impact Assessment. UNEP commitments, GPA programme, Regional Seas Conventions and related projects. Government administration and financial procedures. Project management. Public Service Regulation and Departmental procedures and prescripts. Background in Physical Sciences, Natural Sciences or Environmental Sciences. Sound organising and planning skills. Project management. Effective communicator. Analytical thinking. Scientific writing & reporting. Computer literacy. Driving. Multitasking. Networking and stakeholder engagement. Ability to work under pressure. Ability to meet tight deadlines, while maintaining good work quality. Good communication skills (written, oral and graphic). Willingness and ability to travel (at times on short notice). Ability to draft, interpret and apply policy and legislation. Ability to formulate solutions through analytical and innovative thinking. Ability to deal tactfully and efficiently with telephonic enquiries from members of the public. Ability to work within a team and individually. Ability to collect and analyse data and information. Good interpersonal skills. Proactive & honest. Conflict resolution. DUTIES: The incumbent will be responsible to regulate the discharge of effluent into estuaries and coastal waters. Provide support to Departmental coastal pollution initiatives and other related projects. Represent the Directorate’s interests in EIA processes, rel evant consultative forums, and other relevant structures to ensure good governance. Provide technical support to compliance and enforcement processes with specific focus on land- based sources of marine pollution. SALARY: R518 769 per annum CENTRE: Cape Town ENQUIRIES: Mr R Molale at 072 493 7071 or Ms S Arabi at 082 741 2385 SOURCES
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