Control Environmental Officer: Air Quality Monitoring, Ref No. EADP 04/2024 at Western Cape Government

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. This post is stationed in Cape Town, CBD.

Minimum Requirements    

• An appropriate 4-year B-Degree/ Honours (equivalent or higher qualification) in natural or physical sciences, environmental management/sciences or engineering field or an equivalent qualification;
• A minimum of 6 years relevant environmental management experience; A valid (Code B or higher) driving license.

Recommendation    

• Working Knowledge and experience of the following: Environmental management, particularly as it relates to air quality management processes and systems, particularly air quality monitoring; Relevant environmental legislation and policies, particularly as it relates to Specific Environmental Management Acts promulgated in terms of the National Environmental Management Act; Operation and maintenance of an ambient air quality monitoring network, and activities as it relates to Specific Environmental Management Acts promulgated in terms of the National Environmental Management Act; Human resource management, financial management and relevant fiscal policies, regulations and legislation and administration procedures relating to the specific working environment; Project management.

Key Performance Areas    

• Assist with management and 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 managing the operation and maintenance of an ambient air quality monitoring network;
• Assist with the development and implementation of specific projects related to air quality monitoring and information management and capacity building;
• Assist with management and technical and subject specific comment and advice on technical reports (e.g. air quality reports, basic assessments, scoping and EIA’s, etc.);
• Assist with managing and performing Financial and Human Resource Management, including general office management

Competencies    
Knowledge and understanding in the following:

• Integrated environmental management processes and air quality management systems, particularly air quality monitoring;
• Environmental legislation and policies, relating to air quality management;
• Methodologies and techniques for the evaluation of environmental impacts, environmental monitoring and auditing, with respect to air quality management;
• Related sectors/ fields, e.g. mining, agriculture, water, industry, spatial planning, town and regional planning, etc;
• Strategic planning; Conflict management;

Skills needed:

• Supervisory and mentoring; Written and verbal communication; Conflict resolution; Time management; Proven computer literacy (MS Office); Ability to work independently and as part of a team.