Western Cape Government Jobs – Environmental Officer

Job Description:

The Department of Transport and Public Works, Western Cape Government has an opportunity for a suitably qualified and competent individual to monitor and enforce compliance in terms of relevant legislation (Chapter 7 of National Environmental Management Act, 107 of 1998). These posts are based in Cape Town, CBD.

Job Responsibilities:

• Review of environmental impact assessment applications and related documentation in terms of the relevant environmental legislation
• Provide advice, support and comments regarding environmental impact assessment and related regulatory and substantive requirements, including to municipalities, other organs of state and members of the public in terms of integrated environmental management
• To support the programme to develop and maintain environmental impact assessment and related policies, guidelines, norms and standards
• To support the programme to development and/or implement projects related to integrated environmental management
• Promote and maintain intergovernmental relations and cooperative governance efforts and initiatives, including representing the Directorate, Chief Directorate, Department or Province on various Intergovernmental Relations (IGR) forums
• Working and providing a service to the public and maintain good relationships with the public and other external stakeholders, including representing the Directorate, Chief Directorate, Department or Province on various forums.

Job Requirements:

• Integrated environmental management
• Law reform and formulation of policy
• Undertaking/review of environmental impact assessment applications and related integrated environmental management instruments, including relevant legislation
• Development and practical implementation of environmental policies, guidelines, norms and standards
• General Project Management
• Good communication (written and verbal) skills.

Qualification & Experience:

• An appropriate Honors Degree in Environmental or related fields
• A valid (Code B or higher) driving license.

Job Details:

Company: Western Cape Government

Vacancy Type:  Full Time

Job Location: Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa

Application Deadline: N/A

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