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 outlines the details for the Environmental Officer Specialised Production Land-based Sources role within the Department of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment. There are two available posts for this position, which is a re-advertisement requiring previous applicants to re-apply. The role offers a salary of R518 769 per annum (OSD) and is based in Cape Town. What you will do Key responsibilities include: * Regulate the discharge of effluent into estuaries and coastal waters. * Provide support to Departmental coastal pollution initiatives and other related projects. * Represent the Directorate’s interests in EIA processes, relevant consultative forums, and other relevant structures to ensure good governance. * Provide technical support to compliance and enforcement processes with specific focus on land-based sources of marine pollution. Requirements (from the original advert) * Honours Degree (NQF Level 8) in Natural or Environmental Management/Sciences or relevant qualification within the related as recognised by SAQA. * A minimum of three (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 draft, interpret and apply policy and legislation (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. * Analytical thinking. * Scientific writing & reporting. * Computer literacy. * 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). * 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. * A driving license. * Willingness and ability to travel. Who should apply The ideal candidate should hold an Honours Degree (NQF Level 8) in Natural or Environmental Management/Sciences or a related qualification, with at least three years of experience in a relevant field. They must possess extensive knowledge of coastal and marine pollution management, including South African and international policies and legislation, coastal processes, and environmental monitoring techniques. The applicant should be proficient in data and information management, project management, and government procedures. Key skills include strong analytical thinking, scientific writing and reporting, computer literacy, and excellent communication (written, oral, and graphic) and interpersonal skills. The candidate must be able to work under pressure, meet tight deadlines, engage effectively with stakeholders, and demonstrate proactivity and honesty. A driving license and willingness to travel are also required. Deadline Not specified Reference Original posting: https://www.govpage.co.za/vacancies/department-of-forestry-fisheries-and-the-environment-vacancies-from-dpsa-circular-40-of-2026#spani-ref-oc38-2026 Source: govpage
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