Job Requirements
An appropriate 4-year B-Degree/Honours (equivalent or higher qualification) in natural or physical sciences, environmental science or engineering field or an equivalent qualification; A minimum of 6 years post qualification experience in the field of waste and/or pollution management. Competencies: Knowledge and experience in the following: Policy development, monitoring and evaluation of policy and implementation; International multilateral agreements; Environmental resource economics; Cleaner production; Working with environmental legislation, policies and regulations that includes waste management; Skills needed: Computer literacy in MS Office Package; Written and verbal communication; Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
Duties
General management and administration, assets administration, financial and human resource management; Coordinate, review and provide specialist comments and advice to organs of state and other stakeholders and provide inputs to the state of waste and municipal reports; Management of waste minimisation projects; Review policy instruments and management of the development and implementation of policies, legislation, guidelines, norms and standards; It will be advantageous to have the following: A valid (Code B or higher) driving license. NB: People with disabilities that restrict driving abilities, but who have reasonable access to transport, may also apply; Resource Economics knowledge or experience; Waste planning and minimisation; Impact management; Facilitation of public participation processes; Policy research and development; Awareness and capacity building w.r.t waste management; Managerial and administrative experience, that includes human resource management, financial management.
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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