Environmental Officer Specialised Production Land-based Sources
Department of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment
- Location
- Cape Town, Western Cape
- Salary (as advertised)
- R518 769 per year
- Minimum qualification
- Bachelor's degree
- Closing date
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In brief
**Overview** This document provides a summary of the Environmental Officer Specialised Production Land-based Sources position (Ref: OC26/2026) within the Department of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment. There are two posts available, located in Cape Town, offering an annual salary of R518,769. **What you will do** The incumbent will be responsible for: * Regulating the discharge of effluent into estuaries and coastal waters. * Providing support to Departmental coastal pollution initiatives and other related projects. * Representing the Directorate’s interests in EIA processes, relevant consultative forums, and other relevant structures to ensure good governance. * Providing technical support to compliance and enforcement processes with specific focus on land-based sources of marine pollution. **Requirements (from the original advert)** * Honours Degree in Natural or Environmental Management/Sciences (NQF Level 6) or relevant qualification as recognised by SAQA. * 3 years’ experience in a related field. * Extensive knowledge of the South African coast, marine and coastal pollution management, integrated coastal management, coastal processes, coastal management principles and national and international coastal policies and legislation. * Knowledge of marine water quality and environmental monitoring techniques and management. * Knowledge and understanding of data and information management. * Ability to interpret and apply coastal and related legislation and policies, including the NEM: ICMA, NEMA, NEM: WA and NEM: BA Regulations, National Water Act, Minerals Act, international treaties and conventions, national and provincial laws, and departmental protocols. * Functioning of coastal ecosystems and the impacts of human activity on those systems. * Integrated Environmental Management and Environmental Impact Assessment. * UNEP commitments, GPA programme, Regional Seas Conventions and related projects. * Government administration and financial procedures. * Project management. * Public Service Regulation and Departmental procedures and prescripts. * Background in Physical Sciences, Natural Sciences or Environmental Sciences. * Sound organising and planning skills. * Effective communicator. * Analytical thinking. * Scientific writing & reporting. * Computer literacy. * Driving. * Multitasking. * Networking and stakeholder engagement. * Ability to work under pressure. * Ability to meet tight deadlines, while maintaining good work quality. * Good communication skills (written, oral and graphic). * Willingness and ability to travel (at times on short notice). * Ability to draft, interpret and apply policy and legislation. * Ability to formulate solutions through analytical and innovative thinking. * Ability to deal tactfully and efficiently with telephonic enquiries from members of the public. * Ability to work within a team and individually. * Ability to collect and analyse data and information. * Good interpersonal skills. * Proactive & honest. * Conflict resolution. **Who should apply** The ideal candidate is an individual holding an Honours Degree (NQF Level 6) in Natural or Environmental Management/Sciences or a relevant qualification, with a minimum of 3 years' experience in a related field. The candidate should possess extensive knowledge of coastal and marine pollution management, relevant national and international legislation, and environmental monitoring techniques. Key abilities include interpreting and applying policy and legislation, project management, analytical thinking, scientific writing, and effective communication across various formats. The successful applicant must be computer literate, able to work under pressure, meet tight deadlines, and demonstrate a willingness to travel, often on short notice. They should be proactive, honest, skilled in conflict resolution, and capable of working both independently and as part of a team. **Deadline** Not specified **Reference** Original posting: https://www.govpage.co.za/vacancies/department-of-forestry-fisheries-and-the-environment-vacancies-from-dpsa-circular-38-of-2026#spani-ref-oc26-2026 Source: govpage
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At a glance
- At least 3 years of experience.
- 2 posts available.
- Project management
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