Environmental Officer Specialised Production: Remediation and Emergency Incident Management, Ref No. EADP 28/2026

Job Purpose

The purpose of this position is to assist to implement measures and programs to To ensure the implementation of integrated pollution and chemicals management within the Western Cape, particularly in relation to the administration of contaminated land in terms of Part 8 of the National Environmental Management: Waste Act (Act 59 of 2008) (NEMWA) and Control of Incidents in terms of section 30 of the National Environmental Management Act (Act 107 of 1998) (NEMA).

Tracking Number

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Remuneration

R 518 769- R 717 8456 per annum.

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 attend interviews on a date and time determined by the department and will be required to submit duly completed and signed vetting and supporting documentation within the timeframe communicated by the WCG and prior to the interview date. Failure to provide the required duly completed and signed vetting and supporting documentation within the prescribed timeframe, without reasonable justification, may result in the shortlisted candidate not being considered further in the current recruitment and selection process.

All shortlisted candidates 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. 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 16.00. Contact the helpline at 086 137 0214. 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.

Process and provide specialist input on the administration of contamination land sites, including assessment, management and monitoring of remediation of contaminated sites; Provide specialist technical advice and guidance on environmental reports and submissions (relating to pollution and chemicals management) to organs of state and other stakeholders, ensuring compliance with environmental legislation; Coordinate and provide specialist scientific, technical and regulatory support for the management of pollution-related complaints and section 30 of NEMA incidents; Assist with general administration, quality assurance, reporting and project support within the unit.

Honours level degree (NQF 8) with majors in Natural / Physical Sciences or Environmental Management or Engineering (an appropriate equivalent qualification).

Knowledge: Apply the National Environmental Management Act (NEMA) and the National Environmental Management: Waste Act (NEMWA), particularly Part 8 on contaminated land; implement the Environmental Management Inspectorate (EMI) framework; manage pollution incidents; implement environmental compliance and enforcement processes; conduct environmental risk assessments; apply remediation technologies and contaminated land management principles; manage chemicals and hazardous substances in accordance with applicable requirements; implement relevant international conventions and agreements relating to pollution and chemicals management; implement Public Service legislation, policies and procedures; apply project and stakeholder management principles;

Skills: perform numeracy and literacy functions; drive vehicles; use computer systems effectively; communicate effectively in the required language; manage projects; perform basic financial tasks; compile and write reports; manage time effectively.