Environmental Officer (Specialised Production) - 2 Posts Available, Ref No. DOI 146/2025 at Western Cape Department of Infrastructure

Job Purpose    

• The Department of Infrastructure, Western Cape Government has an opportunity for a suitably qualified and competent individual to monitor and enforce compliance in terms of relevant legislation (Chapter 7 of National Environmental Management Act, 107 of 1998). The successful incumbent must be willing to travel when required. 

Minimum Requirements    

• An appropriate Honours Degree in Environmental or related fields; A valid (Code B or higher) driving licence.

Key Performance Areas    

• Review of environmental impact assessment applications and related documentation in terms of the relevant environmental legislation;
• Provide advice, support and comments regarding environmental impact assessment and related regulatory and substantive requirements, including to Municipalities, other organs of state and members of the public in terms of integrated environmental management; To support the Programme to develop and maintain environmental impact assessment and related policies, guidelines, norms and standards;
• To support the Programme to development and/or implement projects related to integrated environmental management; Promote and maintain intergovernmental relations and cooperative governance efforts and initiatives, including representing the Directorate, Chief Directorate, Department or Province on various Intergovernmental Relations (IGR) forums; Working and providing a service to the public and maintain good relationships with the public and other external stakeholders, including representing the Directorate, Chief Directorate, Department or Province on various forums;
• The following will have advantageous: Relevant experience in the following: Undertaking or review of EIA applications, applicable to Roads, or Road furniture and related assets, example Borrowpits or Structures; Environmental awareness raising or advising, applicable to Roads, or Road furniture and related assets, example Borrowpits or Structures; Registered with EAPASA as a Candidate EAP or as an EAP; Working knowledge of the following: Environmental management systems; Integrated Environmental Management, including applicable legislation and policies; Methodologies and techniques for evaluation of environmental impact assessments, environmental management plans, as well as environmental monitoring and auditing.

Competencies    

• Knowledge of the following: Integrated environmental management; Law reform and formulation of policy;
• Undertaking/review of environmental impact assessment applications and related integrated environmental management instruments, including relevant legislation; Good communication (written and verbal) skills;
• Development and practical implementation of environmental policies, guidelines, norms and standards; General Project Management; Balanced environmental knowledge including biophysical knowledge of the functioning of ecosystems, interactions and other environmental aspects; Development and practical implementation of environmental policies, guidelines, norms and standards. 

Remuneration    

• R 498 816 - R 690 237 per annum (OSD as prescribed). 

Closing Date    
2025/12/01