Environmental Officer Specialised Production: Remediation and Emergency Incident Management
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About the role
The Department of Environmental Affairs and Development Planning (Western Cape) is hiring an Environmental Officer Specialised Production: Remediation and Emergency Incident Management, based in Western Cape Government. This is a permanent post, paying R518,769 to R717,845. Department of Environmental Affairs and Development Planning 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 28/2026 Closing date: 30 November 2026 Use the new Z83 form and attach a detailed CV.
Responsibilities
- Process and provide specialist input on the administration of contamination land sites, including assessment, management and monitoring of remediation of contaminated sites, Provide specialist technical advice and guidance on environmental reports and submissions (relating to pollution and chemicals management) to organs of state and other stakeholders, ensuring compliance with environmental legislation, Coordinate and provide specialist scientific, technical and regulatory support for the management of pollution-related complaints and section 30 of NEMA incidents, Assist with general administration, quality assurance, reporting and project support within the unit.
Requirements
- Honours level degree (NQF 8) with majors in Natural/Physical Sciences or Environmental Management or Engineering (an appropriate equivalent qualification).
- Competencies
- Knowledge: Apply the National Environmental Management Act (NEMA) and the National Environmental Management: Waste Act (NEMWA)
- Particularly Part 8 on contaminated land
- Implement the Environmental Management Inspectorate (EMI) framework
- Manage pollution incidents
- Implement environmental compliance and enforcement processes
- Conduct environmental risk assessments
- Apply remediation technologies and contaminated land management principles
- Manage chemicals and hazardous substances in accordance with applicable requirements
- Implement relevant international conventions and agreements relating to pollution and chemicals management
- Implement Public Service legislation
- Policies and procedures
- Apply project and stakeholder management principles
- Skills: perform numeracy and literacy functions
- Drive vehicles
- Use computer systems effectively
- Communicate effectively in the required language
- Manage projects
- Perform basic financial tasks
- Compile and write reports
- Manage time effectively