Specialised Environmental Officer: Pollution

1 week ago

Cape Town, South Africa Western Cape Government Full time

**Job Purpose**:
The Department of Environmental Affairs and Development Planning, Western Cape Government has an opportunity for a suitably qualified and competent individual to develop, implement and manage water quality monitoring programmes including the analysis and management of associated data to inform integrated pollution management initiatives and regulatory interventions. This post is based in Cape Town, CBD.

**Minimum Requirements**:
An appropriate Honours Degree in Physical/Natural/Environmental Sciences/Management or Chemical/Environmental Engineering or related; A valid (Code B) driving license.

**Recommendation**:
Experience in the following: Environmental management experience (including water quality management); Project Management; Information and Data Management; Environmental legislation, policies and regulations, including integrated pollution management and water resource management; Environmental management, Environmental Impact Management, and Pollution and Chemicals Management; Water quality management including monitoring, water quality sampling, data analysis and information systems; Research and report writing.

**Key Performance Areas**:
Support the development, implementation and management of the Water Quality Monitoring Programme for: The River Resource Protection plan(s); investigative and routine pollution monitoring; Engage with other monitoring stakeholders to assist with co-ordination and integration of water quality monitoring programmes and data; Provide specialist and technical comment, advice and guidance on environmental technical reports (including impact assessment reports) to organs of state and other stakeholders regarding pollution and chemicals management; Co-ordinate and promote widespread information sharing and constructive co-ordinated use of water quality data/information; Conduct water quality data verification and analysis and support the compilation of reports through drafting and information system enhancements; Assist with financial and human resource management, including general office management.

**Competencies**:
Knowledge of the following: Environmental legislation (e.g. NEMA); Environmental Management (that includes integrated environmental management and pollution management); Compliance Monitoring and Enforcement, with respect to statutory obligations (e.g. NEMA); Interpretation and analysis of water quality data and pollution information; Chemicals management and international conventions; Sampling procedures and protocols; Skills needed: Proven computer literacy (MS Office); GIS skills; Interpersonal, conflict management and negotiation; Problem-solving and analytical; Research and report writing skills which include technical/scientific reports as well as submissions for approval; Written and verbal communication skills; General office and administration; Project Management.

**Remuneration**:
R 451 587 per annum (OSD as prescribed)

Note on remuneration: Cost-to-employer (CTE) remuneration packages for certain occupation-specific dispensations (OSD), the middle-management service (MMS) and contract positions are inclusive of all costs related to service benefits or obligations including basic salary, 13th cheque, medical assistance, housing assistance, pension-fund contributions, etc. MMS remuneration packages are flexible and may be individually structured as prescribed. Where remuneration is not indicated as CTE, employees' service benefits or obligations are funded or co-funded in terms of the applicable prescripts or collective agreements.

**Notes**:
the EE targets of the employing department.

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