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Western Cape Department of Environmental Affairs and Development Planning

Environmental Officer (Production Level): Coastal Management

  • Department of Environmental Affairs and Development Planning, Western Cape Government.
  • Western Cape
  • R358k – R395k /yr
  • Agriculture and Environment
Closing date
Monday, 9 November 2026 Closes today
Reference
EADP 20/2026
Source
DPSA · 16 Oct 2026

Requirements

An appropriate recognised 3-year B-Degree or Diploma (or equivalent qualification) in Environmental, Natural, Earth or Engineering Sciences; Avalid (Code B or higher) driving licence. Competencies: Working knowledge of the following: Coastal and environmental management and ecological process;

Relevant coastal, environmental and estuary legislation; Coastal, environmental and estuary management; Project management;

Facilitation / stakeholder engagements. Skills in the following: Driving; Typing;

Computer literacy in MS Office Package (Word, Excel, PowerPoint; Language skills; Information Technology;

Report writing; Honesty and Integrity; Timeframes;

Excellent communication and presentation skills; Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Duties

Providing technical advice in support of the administration and implementation of NEM: ICMA and other applicable legislation, policies and strategies pertaining to coastal and estuary management; Supporting the administration and implementation of the NEM: ICMA and other applicable legislation, regulations, policies and strategies pertaining to coastal management; Support compliance and enforcement of NEM: ICMA;

Support the implementation of the Provincial Estuarine Management Programme which gives effect to the NEM: ICM Act: National Estuarine Management Protocol; Supporting project, administrative and financial management.

How to apply

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

Ms Marlene Laros (email: [email protected]).

General note

Shortlisted candidates will be required to attend interviews on a date and time determined by the department and will be required to submit duly completed and signed vetting and supporting documentation within the timeframe communicated by the WCG and prior to the interview date. Failure to provide the required duly completed and signed vetting and supporting documentation within the prescribed timeframe, without reasonable justification, may result in the shortlisted candidate not being considered further in the current recruitment and selection process. All shortlisted candidates shall undertake two pre-entry assessments.

One will be a practical exercise to determine a candidate’s suitability based on the post’s technical and generic requirements and the other must be an integrity (ethical conduct) assessment. The selection process will be guided by the EE targets of the employing department. By applying for this position, you are consenting to the Western Cape Government contacting your previous employers/managers for an employment reference.

Reference checks will include enquiries relating to your disciplinary records and reasons for leaving. Should you experience difficulties with your online application, technical support is available from Monday to Friday from 08:00 to 16.00. Contact the helpline at 086 137 0214.

For all other queries relating to the position, kindly contact the enquiries person as indicated in the advert. Please ensure that you submit your application before the closing date as no late applications will be considered.

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