Environmental Officer (Production Level): Coastal Management

About the role

The Department of Environmental Affairs and Development Planning (Western Cape) is hiring an Environmental Officer (Production Level): Coastal Management. This is a permanent post, paying R357,597 – R395,352 a year. 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 Reference number to quote: EADP 20/2026 Closing date: 09 November 2026 Use the new Z83 form and attach a detailed CV.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Requirements

• An appropriate recognised 3-year B-Degree or Diploma (or equivalent qualification) in Environmental, Natural, Earth or Engineering Sciences, A valid (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.