Control Environmental Officer: Air Quality Regulatory Services, Ref No. EADP 11/2025

Job Purpose

The Department of Environmental Affairs and Development Planning, Western Cape Government has an opportunity for a suitably qualified and competent individual to assist with the Management, development and implementation of integrated environmental management legislation and systems with regard to Air Quality Management.

Minimum Requirements

An appropriate 4-year B-Degree/ Honours (equivalent or higher qualification) in Environmental Management, Natural or Physical Sciences or related field; A minimum of 6 years relevant experience; A valid (Code B or higher) driving license.

Recommendation

Specialist and technical knowledge and experience in integrated environmental management, particularly as it relates to air quality management processes and systems; Functional knowledge of the following: Relevant environmental legislation and policies, particularly as it relates to Specific Environmental Management Acts promulgated in terms of the National Environmental Management Act; Compliance monitoring and enforcement of environmental authorisations and / or atmospheric emission licensing systems, and activities as it relates to Specific Environmental Management Acts promulgated in terms of the National Environmental Management Act; Related sectors/ fields; Strategic planning, and experience in human resource management, financial management requirements and relevant fiscal policies, regulations and legislation and administration procedures relating to the specific working environment; Conflict management; Project management; Willingness to travel; Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Key Performance Areas

Assist with the management of and provide strategic and specialist inputs on the development and administration of air quality management systems and policies (norms and standards, guidelines and air quality planning and information management); Assist with the management of and provide specialist inputs towards the development and implementation of air quality management planning and capacity building of staff, municipalities and industry; Provide specialist inputs on compliance monitoring and enforcement with respect to statutory obligations (NEMA and NEM: AQA); Provide technical and subject specific comment and advice on technical reports (e.g. air quality reports, basic assessments, scoping and EIA’s, etc.); Assist with Financial and Human Resource Management, including general office management.

Competencies

Knowledge and experience of the following: Environmental and/or air quality management systems, including atmospheric emission licensing; Environmental legislation and policies, particularly relating to air quality management.

Skills needed: Conflict Resolution / Time Management; Project Management and report writing; Planning, Financial and Human Resource Management; General Office / Administration: Supervisory and Mentoring, Budgeting and Financial
Management; Research and report writing; Ability to meet strict deadlines.

Remuneration

Grade A - R 612 480 per annum (OSD as prescribed).

Note on remuneration: Cost-to-employer (CTE) remuneration packages for certain occupation-specific dispensations (OSD) are inclusive of all costs related to service benefits or obligations including basic salary, 13th cheque, medical assistance, housing assistance, pension-fund contributions, etc. Where remuneration is not indicated as CTE, employees' service benefits or obligations are funded or co-funded in terms of the applicable prescripts or collective agreements.

Notes

Note: Only applications submitted online at: www.westerncape.gov.za/jobs or https://westerncapegov.erecruit.co. will be accepted.

Shortlisted candidates will be required to submit copies of their documentation for verification purposes. These candidates will be required to attend interviews on a date and time as determined by the department and may also be required to undergo competency assessments/proficiency test. The selection process will be guided by the EE targets of the employing department.

Kindly note that technical support is only available from Monday to Friday from 8:00 to 16.00. Should you experience any difficulties with your online application you may contact the helpline at 0861 370 214. Please ensure that you submit your application on or before the closing date as no late applications will be considered.

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