Environmental Officer

Closing Date

2026/01/26

Reference Number

WCG

Tracking Number

EADP 25/2025

Job Title

Environmental Officer (Specialised Production): Waste Management Planning, Ref No. EADP 25/2025

Department

Environmental Affairs and Development Planning

Salary level

OSD

Enquiries

Mr A Hoon 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 and competent individuals to manage the collection, verification, analysis and maintenance of waste data and information reported or captured on the Integrated Pollutant and Waste Information System (IPWIS); and assess and support the business processes of the enhancements of IPWIS that supports.

Minimum Requirements

Relevant Honours Degree in Natural or Physical Sciences, Environmental Sciences or Engineering or related fields; A valid (Code B) driving license.

Recommendation

None.

Key Performance Areas

Administer the verification, validation, analysis and maintenance of waste information reported and captured on the Integrated Pollutant and Waste Information System (IPWIS); Manage the development and implementation of special projects and activities with regard to Information Management; Support and co-ordinate the exchange of data and the alignment of information systems with other organs of state and the access of waste information; Support the co-ordination and facilitation of IPWIS capacity building to internal and external users; Provide specialist technical advice (comments) on complex technical scoping and environmental impact assessment reports and policy documents to organs of state and other stakeholders on integrated waste management; Assist with general office management i.e. Assist with the Financial and Human Resource Management and office administration; Provide specialised compliance promotion, monitoring and enforcement with respect to our statutory obligations (legislative framework); It will be advantageous to have the following: Experience in the environmental and waste field or the information management field; Candidate must be willing to travel; Experience in Environmental Management; Appropriate qualification that majors in Computer Sciences or Information Technology or Information Systems; Experience in the information management field; Extensive working experience in the environmental and waste field or the information management field; Candidate must be willing to travel; Experience in Environmental Management.

Competencies

Knowledge of the following: Waste Management; Environmental Monitoring and Auditing; Financial Management (basic); Legislation, regulations and policies regarding waste management and environmental management.

Skills needed: Human resource management; Planning, Organising and Coordination; Sound interpersonal and communication skills (verbal and written), including report writing; Proven supervisory and mentoring skills; Data and information analysis – ability to interpret and analyse complex data and waste information (statistical); Computer literacy in MS Office Suite (strong preference for Microsoft Excel (PivotTables, advanced formulas) Word, PowerPoint, etc.); Teamwork - ability to work independently and to collaborate as part of a team; Facilitation – facilitate discussions (workshops/presentations); Research – conduct in-depth research; Problem solving – ability to resolve work related problems including complex datasets in developing solutions; Project Management - ability to plan, organise activities of projects, events.

Remuneration

R per annum (OSD as prescribed)

Note on remuneration: Cost-to-employer (CTE) remuneration packages for certain occupation-specific dispensations (OSD) are inclusive of all costs related to service benefits or obligations including basic salary, 13th cheque, medical assistance, housing assistance, pension-fund contributions, etc. 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.