Control Environmental Officer: Developmental Management (Region 1), Ref No. EADP 11/2026 at Western Cape Department of Environmental Affairs & Development Planning

Minimum Requirements

• An appropriate 4-year degree (or equivalent qualification) in Environmental Management or natural or environmental science; registered as a candidate environmental assessment practitioner (EAP) or registered as an EAP with the Environmental Assessment Practitioners Association of South Africa (EAPASA) or meets the requirements for registration and has either already applied for registration or will by a certain date apply for registration (appointment will be conditional to actual registration with EAPASA by a specified date). A minimum of 6 years' relevant work experience; a valid (Code B) driving licence.

Key Performance Areas

• Experience in maintaining quality and productivity with regard to the evaluation of applications in terms of the relevant environmental legislation; Experience and knowledge of methodologies and techniques for evaluation of environmental impact assessments, environmental management plans, as well as environmental monitoring, ECO and auditing; Supervisory experience and relevant knowledge of Integrated Environmental Management, including applicable legislation and policies; Knowledge and experience of post-decision requirements, for example, amendment applications, Environmental Audit reports and ECO reports; Maintain quality and productivity with regard to provision of comment on assigned non-applications; Leadership and relevant knowledge of assigned projects; Strong report writing skills as well as the ability to work with people and a team; Qualifications with respect to environmental management, natural or environmental sciences or related field.