Technical Assistant: Pollution and Chemicals Management (12 month contract position) 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 provide support to the Task Managers of the Sustainable Water Program (previously Berg River Improvement Plan). This position is based in Cape Town, CBD.

Minimum Requirements    

• An appropriate Honours Degree in Natural, Environmental, Engineering Sciences or equivalent qualification
• A minimum of 3 years’ technical experience in an environmental field, including pollution and/or water resource management or other such related sectors
• A valid (code EB/B) driving licence. NB: People with disabilities that restrict driving abilities, but who have reasonable access to transport, may also apply.

Recommendation    

• Working knowledge and experience in the following: Application of environmental legislation, especially related to pollution management
• Project development and management; Undertaking data analysis and research report writing
• Project management experience; Integrated environmental resource management.

Key Performance Areas    

• Support the administrative requirements and provide technical and research assistance linked to project development and implementation
• Provide specialist environmental comment and input on environmental and technical reports and assist in developing business case studies, project specifications and scope of work and reviewing of strategic frameworks, policy and legislation
• Support specific projects regarding report writing, environmental monitoring, data analysis and ecological rehabilitation
• Support stakeholder engagements and communication initiatives with regards to the projects being implemented.

Competencies    

• Knowledge of environmental legislation, especially related to pollution management
• Skills needed: Communication (written and verbal)
• Report writing and data management; Proven computer literacy
• Attention to detail and time management
• Ability to research scholarly articles and source information.