Job Requirements
An appropriate 4-year B-Degree/Honours (equivalent or higher qualification) in natural or physical sciences, environmental sciences or engineering field or an equivalent qualification; A minimum of 6 years post qualification relevant experience; A valid (Code B or higher) driving license. Competencies: Knowledge and understanding in the following: Environmental and/or air 162 quality management systems, including integrated environmental management; Environmental legislation and policies, particularly relating to air quality management. Skills needed: Conflict Resolution / Time Management; Project Management and report writing skills; Planning, Financial and Human Resource Management; General Office / Administration: Supervisory and Mentoring, Budgeting and Financial Management; Excellent research and report writing skills, including the ability to analyse, interpret and respond to scientific and technical reports; Computer literacy in MS Office Package (Word, Excel, PowerPoint etc.); Ability to meet strict deadlines; Communication (written and verbal); Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
Duties
Assist with the management of and provide strategic and specialist inputs on the development and administration of air quality management systems and policies (norms and standards, guidelines and air quality planning and information management); Support with the management of and contribute towards the development and implementation of air quality management planning and capacity building of staff, municipalities and industry; Management of and provide technical and subject specific comment and advice on technical reports (e.g., Air Quality reports, basic assessments, scoping and EIA’s etc); Perform Financial and Human Resource Management, including general office management of the component; It will be advantageous to have the following: Specialist and technical knowledge and experience in integrated environmental management, particularly as it relates to air quality management processes and systems; Functional knowledge and experience in relevant environmental legislation and policies, particularly as it relates to Specific Environmental Management Acts promulgated in terms of the National Environmental Management Act; Functional knowledge and experience in integrated environmental management, particularly air quality management planning processes and/or activities as it relates to Specific Environmental Management Acts promulgated in terms of the National Environmental Management Act; Functional knowledge on related sectors/ fields, e.g. mining, agriculture, water, industry, spatial planning, town and regional planning, etc; Functional knowledge of strategic planning, and experience in human resource management, financial management requirements and relevant fiscal policies, regulations and legislation and administration procedures relating to the specific working environment; Functional knowledge of conflict management; Functional knowledge and experience in Project management; Willingness to travel.
What is the Salary
Grade A: R612 480 per annum, (OSD as prescribed)
Location
Department of Environmental Affairs and Development Planning, Western Cape Government
How to Apply
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Apply Before:
26 January 2026
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