ENVIRONMENTAL OFFICER (PRODUCTION LEVEL): COASTAL MANAGEMENT
Department of Environmental Affairs and Development Planning · western cape · Department of Environmental Affairs and Development Planning
- Closing date
- 9 November 2026
- Reference
- EADP 20/2026
- Salary band
- R 395 352
- Application method
- Email application
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Vacancy information from the employer
Department: Department of Environmental Affairs and Development Planning Location: Department of Environmental Affairs and Development Planning, Western Cape Government. Salary: Grade A: R357 597 - R395 352 per annum, (OSD as prescribed) Requirements: An appropriate recognised 3-year B-Degree or Diploma (or equivalent qualification) in Environmental, Natural, Earth or Engineering Sciences; A valid (Code B or higher) driving licence. Competencies: Working knowledge of the following: Coastal and environmental management and ecological process; Relevant coastal, environmental and estuary legislation; Coastal, environmental and estuary management; Project management; Facilitation / stakeholder engagements. Skills in the following: Driving; Typing; Computer literacy in MS Office Package (Word, Excel, PowerPoint; Language skills; Information Technology; Report writing; Honesty and Integrity; Timeframes; Excellent communication and presentation skills; Ability to work independently and as part of a team. Duties: Providing technical advice in support of the administration and implementation of NEM: ICMA and other applicable legislation, policies and strategies pertaining to coastal and estuary management; Supporting the administration and implementation of the NEM: ICMA and other applicable legislation, regulations, policies and strategies pertaining to coastal management; Support compliance and enforcement of NEM: ICMA; Support the implementation of the Provincial Estuarine Management Programme which gives effect to the NEM: ICM Act: National Estuarine Management Protocol; Supporting project, administrative and financial management. Application instructions: are submitted online via www.westerncape.gov.za/health-jobs (click “online applications”). Enquiries: Ms Marlene Laros (email: Marlene.Laros@westerncape.gov.za). Notes: It will be expected of candidates to be available for selection interviews on a date, time and place as determined by the Department. Kindly note that excess personnel will receive preference. All shortlisted candidates, including the SMS, shall undertake two pre-entry assessments. One will be a practical exercise to determine a candidate’s suitability based on the post’s technical and generic requirements and the other must be an integrity (ethical conduct) assessment. Closing Date: 30 October 2026, 17:00PM
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Requirements
- ✓An appropriate recognised 3-year B-Degree or Diploma (or equivalent qualification) in Environmental, Natural, Earth or Engineering Sciences
- ✓A valid (Code B or higher) driving licence
- ✓Competencies: Working knowledge of the following: Coastal and environmental management and ecological process
- ✓Relevant coastal, environmental and estuary legislation
- ✓Coastal, environmental and estuary management
- ✓Project management
- ✓Facilitation / stakeholder engagements
- ✓Skills in the following: Driving
- ✓Computer literacy in MS Office Package (Word, Excel, PowerPoint
- ✓Language skills
Key responsibilities
- •Providing technical advice in support of the administration and implementation of NEM: ICMA and other applicable legislation, policies and strategies pertaining to coastal and estuary management
- •Supporting the administration and implementation of the NEM: ICMA and other applicable legislation, regulations, policies and strategies pertaining to coastal management
- •Support compliance and enforcement of NEM: ICMA
- •Support the implementation of the Provincial Estuarine Management Programme which gives effect to the NEM: ICM Act: National Estuarine Management Protocol
- •Supporting project, administrative and financial management