This vacancy has closed. It closed on 27 July 2026 and is kept here for reference only.
ENVIRONMENTAL OFFICER (SPECIALISED PRODUCTION): WASTE MANAGEMENT LICENSING
Department of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment
Department of Environmental Affairs and Development Planning
- Reference number
- EADP 16/2026
- Salary
- R518 769 – R717 846 per annum, (OSD as prescribed).
- Centre
- Department of Environmental Affairs and Development Planning, Western Cape Government.
- Province
- Western Cape
- Closing date
- 27 July 2026
- Circular
- No 23 of 2026
Requirements
Relevant Honours Degree in Natural or Physical Sciences, Environmental Sciences or Engineering (Preferably Civil Engineering) or related fields; A valid (Code B) driving license; Registered as a Candidate Environmental Assessment Practitioner (EAP) or Registered as an EAP with the Environmental Assessment Practitioners Association of South Africa (EAPASA):- already registered or meets the requirements for registration and have either already applied for registration or will by a certain date apply for registration (permanent appointment will be conditional to actual registration with EAPASA by a specified date).Competencies: Knowledge of the following: Environmental, general and hazardous waste management; Environmental legislation; Spatial and non-spatial database management; Human resources management (supervision and mentoring); Compliance monitoring and enforcement; Proven computer literacy (Microsoft, MS Word, MS Excel and MS PowerPoint); Basic knowledge in using word-processing and spreadsheet packages through windows; applications and electronic mail. Skills needed: Conducting research and reviewing reports; Facilitation of public engagements; Sound interpersonal and effective communication skills (written and verbal) which include report writing; Ability to communicate effectively and be proficient in at least two of the three official languages of the Western Cape; Data and Information analytical and problem-solving skills; Planning and organizing; Project management.
Duties
Administer the waste management licensing process through the review and evaluation of waste impact and technical reports and the drafting of waste management licences; Assist with general office management i.e. assist with Financial and Human Resource Management and administration; Ensure compliance monitoring and enforcement of relevant waste management legislation with respect to statutory obligations; Develop, implement and review waste management licensing processes, systems, policy measures and specific projects with regard to waste management licensing; Provide specialist advice and develop policies, legislation, norms, standards, minimum requirements guidelines of geohydrological, geotechnical and technical design aspects of waste management facilities and specific projects with regard to waste management licensing.
Where to send your application
Only applications submitted online will be accepted. To apply submit your application online only: via http://www.westerncape.gov.za/jobs or https://westerncapegov.erecruit.co
Enquiries
Mr L McBain-Charles Tel No: (021) 483 2747
Taken from Public Service Vacancy Circular 23 of 2026, published by the Department of Public Service and Administration on 3 July 2026. Open the PDF to check this post against the original. Last checked 9 September 2026.
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