Environmental Officer

Closing Date

2026/01/26

Reference Number

WCG

Tracking Number

EADP 24/2025

Job Title

Environmental Officer (Production Level): Pollution Monitoring and Information Management, Ref No. EADP 24/2025

Department

Environmental Affairs and Development Planning

Salary level

OSD

Enquiries

Ms N Davis-Wolmarans at

Job Type

Permanent

Location - Country

South Africa

Location - Province

Western Cape

Location - Town / City

Cape Town, CBD

Job Purpose

The Department of Environmental Affairs and Development Planning, Western Cape Government has an opportunity for a suitably qualified, authentic, competent individual to facilitate pollution and chemicals monitoring and management for the protection of the environment in the Western Cape province.

Minimum Requirements

An appropriate 3-year National Diploma/B-Degree in Natural,Physical sciences, environmental science/management, engineering or equivalent qualification; 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

Provide technical comment on prioritised environmental applications identified as having high potential pollution risks; Support the development and implementation of the Water Quality Monitoring Programme for the River Resource Protection plans and investigative pollution monitoring; Assist with the development of pollution information management systems, collation, analysis and reporting of water and environmental quality data; Assist with general administrative procedures relating to the working environment; It will be advantageous to have the following: Experience in planning, organising, report writing and research; Willingness to travel.

Competencies

Knowledge in the following: Integrated environmental management processes including the specific environmental management acts promulgated in terms of NEMA and Provincial environmental policies e.g Environmental Impact Assessment and pollution management; Technical knowledge of the functioning of ecosystems, social interactions and other environmental aspects; Water and environmental quality monitoring methodologies and techniques; Functions of statutes governing other organs of state; Functional knowledge on related sectors/ fields e.g. mining, agriculture, water, industry, forward planning, town and regional planning; Practical knowledge and application of water/environmental quality sampling techniques; Practical knowledge, application and interpretation of statistical analysis.

Skills needed: Computer literacy in MS Office Package (Word, Excel, PowerPoint etc); Ability to work independently and as part of a team; Reporting and report writing; Basic statistical analysis; Communication skills (written and verbal); Presentation skills; Project management; Research.

Remuneration

R 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

Shortlisted candidates will be required to submit documentation for verification purposes and criminal record vetting. These candidates will be required to do a practical and attend interviews on a date and time determined by the department and may also be required to undergo competency assessments/proficiency tests. The selection process will be guided by the EE targets of the employing department.

By applying for this position, you are consenting to the Western Cape Government contacting your previous employers/managers for an employment reference. Reference checks will include enquiries relating to your disciplinary records and reasons for leaving.

Should you experience difficulties with your online application, technical support is available from Monday to Friday from 08:00 to Contact the helpline at For all other queries relating to the position kindly contact the enquiries person as indicated in the advert. Please ensure that you submit your application before the closing date as no late applications will be considered.