Environmental Support Officer: Waste Management Licensing

In brief

Overview This is an explanation of the role of an Environmental Support Officer specializing in Waste Management Licensing for the Western Cape Department of Environmental Affairs and Development Planning. The position is based at the Department's offices in the Western Cape Government and is a Level 08 role with a salary range of R413,001 - R486,501 per annum. The reference number for this role is EADP 21/2026. What you will do The duties for this role include: * Facilitating procedural and administrative functions in line with operational compliance. * Coordinating and maintaining environmental data systems to support policy implementation and regulatory reporting. * Providing logistics and secretariat services to relevant stakeholders within the component. * Administering financial processes to support environmentally aligned procurement, budgeting, and reporting functions. * Managing assets. * Performing supervisory functions. Requirements (from the original advert) * A qualification at NQF level 6 (equivalent or higher) as recognised by SAQA. * A minimum of 3 years administrative experience. * **Competencies (Knowledge of the following):** * Financial and administrative prescripts governing the public sector, the Western Cape Government and the Department. * Legislation, regulations, policies, and prescripts that are relevant to the Department and the component. * General office administration processes. * Database and information management processes. * Project administration processes. * Record-keeping legislation, regulations, policies, prescripts and processes. * People management prescripts, policies and processes. * Supply Chain Management. * **Skills in the following:** * Computer literacy in MS Office Package (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook). * Supervisory. * Communication (written and verbal, literacy and language skills). * Numeracy. * Accounting, Finance and Audit. * Project Management. * Ability to work independently and as part of a team. Who should apply This role is suitable for an individual with an NQF level 6 or higher qualification and a minimum of three years of administrative experience. The ideal candidate will have strong knowledge of public sector financial, administrative, and environmental prescripts, as well as experience with general office administration, data management, project administration, and record-keeping. Essential skills include computer literacy in MS Office, supervisory capabilities, strong communication, numeracy, and abilities in accounting, finance, audit, and project management. The candidate must be capable of working both independently and as part of a team. Deadline Not specified Reference Original posting: https://www.govpage.co.za/vacancies/western-cape-department-of-environmental-affairs-and-development-planning-vacancies-dpsa-circular-37-of-2026#spani-ref-eadp-21-2026 Source: govpage

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• At least 3 years of experience.

• Microsoft Excel
• Microsoft Office
• Project management

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