Environmental Officer (Specialised Production): Coastal Management at Western Cape Government

Minimum Requirements    

• An appropriate Honours Degree in Natural, Environmental or Engineering Sciences (or an equivalent qualification); A valid (Code B) driving license.

Recommendation    

• Working knowledge and relevant experience of the following: Estuarine and / or Coastal and / or Environmental Management; Estuary, coastal and environmental legislation, policies and regulations; Project Management; Willingness to travel within the Western Cape. 

Key Performance Areas    

• Support the implementation of the Provincial Estuarine Management Programme which gives effect to the NEM: ICM Act: National Estuarine Management Protocol; Supporting the administration and implementation of the NEM:ICMA and other applicable legislation, regulations, policies and strategies pertaining to coastal management; 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; Support compliance and enforcement of NEM:ICMA; Supporting the development and implementation of provincial and municipal coastal management programmes and projects; Conducting research and assist with the development of coastal management and estuary management related policies, programmes and projects; Driving initiatives to enable mainstreaming of coastal and estuary management into provincial and local governmental programmes.

Competencies    

• Knowledge of the following: Coastal, environmental and estuary management; Relevant coastal, environmental and estuary legislation; Project management; Facilitation / stakeholder engagements; Skills in the following: Computer literacy in MS Office Package (Word, Excel, PowerPoint etc); Excellent communication and presentation skills (written and verbal); Information technology; Excellent report writing skills which include drafting of correspondence, comments on applications, drafting of law, policies, guidelines etc.; Ability to work independently and as part of a team.