Professional Officer - Coastal Management at City of Cape Town

Requirements

• A relevant B degree or First Degree (BSc Honours, Natural Sciences, e.g., Coastal management, Environmental Management, Conservation, ecological restoration and management, Botany, Zoology, Marine Biology or similar)
• A minimum of 2-3 years relevant specialist experience
• Experience in Coastal management advantageous
• Proficiency in MS Office
• A valid driver’s licence (and own transport preferable)

Key Performance Areas

• Draft, prepare and implement coastal precinct management Plans for City coastal precincts
• Day to day management of activities on the coast and all coastal public property
• Coordination and implementation of measures to manage coastal processes, beach levels and wind-blown sand
• Identifying and implementing dune rehabilitation and maintenance needs and resources required
• Assists in planning, prioritising and scheduling of project and maintenance work
• Project and contract management for coastal projects
• Manage and implement general coastal repairs and maintenance
• Respond to emergency requests and manage unscheduled work
• Ensure the City’s coastal policies and legislation (NEMA,
•  ICMA and Coastal Bylaw) is effectively implemented.
• Communicating, liaising and working transversally across line departments, and with internal and external stakeholders
• Performs specific administrative tasks/ activities associated with the updating and maintaining of records/ information related to the activities/ operations at the coastal areas/facilities 

The successful candidates will be required to work in all weather conditions, at sea, and work outside normal working hours during emergencies and planned activities