Specialised Environmental Officer: Air Quality Monitoring, Ref No. EADP 12/2023 R1 at Western Cape Government

Job Purpose

• The Department of Environmental Affairs and Development Planning, Western Cape Government has an opportunity for a suitably qualified and competent individual to assist with the management, development and implementation of integrated environmental management legislation and systems with regard to Air Quality Management. 

Minimum Requirements

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

Recommendation

• Working knowledge and relevant experience of the following:
• Environmental Management, Integrated Environmental Management, particularly Air Quality Management; 
• Air Quality Monitoring; Environmental Legislation; 
• Compliance and Enforcement and Project Management / Planning. 

Key Performance Areas

• Provide specialist advice and technical expertise towards the development and administration of Air Quality Management systems and policies; 
• Provide leadership, guidance and technical advice on the development and implementation of specific projects (e.g. Atmospheric Emissions Licensing, Emissions Inventory, Dispersion Modelling; Air Quality Management Planning, information management and capacity building); 
• Provide specialist advice and technical expertise and assistance with respect to the operation and maintenance of an air quality monitoring network; 
• Provide specialist inputs on compliance monitoring and enforcement with respect to statutory obligations (NEMA and NEM: AQA);
• Provide support and input to all financial management, human resource management, administrative and strategic planning and related functions. 

Competencies
Knowledge of the following: 

• Environmental Management (air quality management, integrated environmental management; pollution management; regulatory services); Air Quality Management Systems (e.g. air quality monitoring network, atmospheric emission licensing, air quality management planning, etc.); Compliance Monitoring and Enforcement, with respect to statutory obligations (e.g. NEMA; NEM:AQA); Environmental legislation (e.g. NEMA, NEM:AQA). 

Skills in the following: 

• Communication (written and vertbal); General Office / Administration: Supervisory and Mentoring, Budgeting and Financial Management; Excellent research and report writing skills, including the ability to analyse, interpret and respond to scientific and technical reports; Computer literacy in MS Office Package (Word, Excel, PowerPoint etc); Ability to work independently and as part of a team.