Environmental Officer (Specialised Production): Waste Management Licensing, Ref No. EADP 16/2026

Job Purpose

The Department of Environmental Affairs and Development Planning, Western Cape Government has an opportunity for Licensing waste facilities in terms of the National Environmental Management Act: Environmental Impact Assessment Regulations, the National Environmental Management: Waste Act (Act 59 of 2008), registering waste facilities in term of National Norms and Standards, investigating complaints and transgressions, conducting audits on waste facilities.

Minimum Requirements

Relevant Honours Degree in Natural or Physical Sciences, Environmental Sciences or Engineering (Preferably Civil Engineering) or related fields; A valid (Code B) driving license; Registered as a Candidate Environmental Assessment Practitioner (EAP) or Registered as an EAP with the Environmental Assessment Practitioners Association of South Africa (EAPASA):- already registered or meets the requirements for registration and have either already applied for registration or will by a certain date apply for registration (permanent appointment will be conditional to actual registration with EAPASA by a specified date).

Recommendation

None

Key Performance Areas

Administer the waste management licensing process through the review and evaluation of waste impact and technical reports and the drafting of waste management licences; Assist with general office management i.e. assist with Financial and Human Resource Management and administration; Ensure compliance monitoring and enforcement of relevant waste management legislation with respect to statutory obligations; Develop, implement and review waste management licensing processes, systems, policy measures and specific projects with regard to waste management licensing; Provide specialist advice and develop policies, legislation, norms, standards, minimum requirements guidelines of geohydrological, geotechnical and technical design aspects of waste management facilities and specific projects with regard to waste management licensing.

Competencies

Knowledge of the following: Environmental, general and hazardous waste management; Environmental legislation; Spatial and non-spatial database management; Human resources management (supervision and mentoring); Compliance monitoring and enforcement; Proven computer literacy (Microsoft, MS Word, MS Excel and MS PowerPoint); Basic knowledge in using word-processing and spreadsheet packages through windows; applications and electronic mail.

Skills needed: Conducting research and reviewing reports; Facilitation of public engagements; Sound interpersonal and effective communication skills (written and verbal) which include report writing; Ability to communicate effectively and be proficient in at least two of the three official

languages of the Western Cape; Data and Information analytical and problem-solving skills; Planning and organizing; Project management.

Remuneration

R 518,769-R 717,846 per annum (OSD as prescribed)

Shortlisted candidates will be required to attend interviews on a date and time determined by the department and submit documentation for verification purposes and criminal record vetting. All shortlisted candidates shall undertake two pre-entry assessments. One will be a practical exercise to determine a candidate’s suitability based on the post’s technical and generic requirements and the other must be an integrity (ethical conduct) assessment. The selection process will be guided by the EE targets of the employing department.

By applying for this position, you are consenting to the Western Cape Government contacting your previous employers/managers for an employment reference. Reference checks will include enquiries relating to your disciplinary records and reasons for leaving.

Should you experience difficulties with your online application, technical support is available from Monday to Friday from 08:00 to 16.00. Contact the helpline at 086 137 0214. For all other queries relating to the position, kindly contact the enquiries person as indicated in the advert. Please ensure that you submit your application before the closing date as no late applications will be considered.

Notes

Shortlisted candidates will be required to submit documentation for verification purposes and criminal record vetting. These candidates will be required to do a practical and attend interviews on a date and time determined by the department and may also be required to undergo competency assessments/proficiency tests. The selection process will be guided by the EE targets of the employing department.

By applying for this position, you are consenting to the Western Cape Government contacting your previous employers/managers for an employment reference. Reference checks will include enquiries relating to your disciplinary records and reasons for leaving.

Should you experience difficulties with your online application, technical support is available from Monday to Friday from 08:00 to 16.00. Contact the helpline at 086 137 0214. For all other queries relating to the position.

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