Control Environmental Officer: Planning and Policy Coordination (Part time 3/8th Contract Position for 6 months), Ref No. EADP 01/2026 at Western Cape Department of Environmental Affairs & Development Planning

Minimum Requirements    

• An appropriate 4-year B-Degree/ Honours (equivalent or higher qualification) in natural or physical sciences or environmental sciences; A minimum of 6 years post qualification experience; A valid (Code B or higher) driving licence. NB: People with disabilities that restrict driving abilities, but who have reasonable access to transport, may also apply.

Recommendation    

• None.

Key Performance Areas    

• Facilitate the development of environmental planning and environmental impact assessment instruments; Facilitate the Department’s participation in intergovernmental forums relevant to environmental and integrated planning, as well as policy and law reform; Contribute to the departmental responses to national and provincial draft legislation and policies, including legislative and policy reform.

Competencies    

• Knowledge and experience in the following: Development planning and environmental legislation; Integrated planning processes; Law reform and the formulation of policy; Government administrative processes and procedures; Project management; Experience in environmental planning; environmental impact assessment; legislation development; Policy research and analysis.

Skills needed:

• Communication skills (verbal and written); Policy formulation and drafting; Planning, organising and report writing; Professional and meticulous; Computer Literacy; Time management – must be able to meet strict deadlines; Must have the ability to work well within a team, to work under pressure and to work independently; Additional studies in environmental management; Experience in legislation development; Policy research and analysis.