Control Environmental Officer (Water Quality Monitoring) 2024

Reference Number: WCG240130-1

Tracking Number: EADP 02/2024

Job Title: Control Environmental Officer: Water Quality Monitoring (Ref No. EADP 02/2024)

Department: Environmental Affairs and Development Planning

Salary Level: Grade A – R 564,490 per annum (OSD as prescribed)

Job Type: Permanent

Location: Cape Town, CBD, Western Cape, South Africa

Enquiries: Ms Natasha Davis-Wolmarans at (021 483 4656)

Introduction

A competent Control Environmental Officer is required to supervise water quality monitoring programs and manage related data analysis, according to the Western Cape government’s Department of Environmental Affairs and Development Planning. An opportunity to contribute to integrated pollution management programs and regulatory interventions in Cape Town’s CBD exists with this post for a skilled applicant

Minimum Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree or Honours NQF 8 in Physical, Natural Sciences, Environmental Engineering, or Environmental Management and a Minimum of at least 6 years of related environmental management experience, including water quality management and a Valid Code B or higher driving license.

Recommendations

• Working knowledge and the experience of environmental legislation, policies, and regulations and Experience in environmental impact management, pollution, and chemical management.
• Familiarity with water quality management, including monitoring and data analysis, and research and/or report writing experience

Key Performance Areas

• Implementing and managing integrated water quality monitoring programs, analyzing data, and giving technical insights to inform pollution management initiatives and Providing specialist advice on environmental technical reports and pollution management to stakeholders.
• Developing citizen science initiatives and water stewardship networks and Managing financial and human resources, involving project and contract management, and contributing to communication and evaluation systems for pollution management

Competencies

• Understanding of environmental management principles, compliance monitoring, and enforcement as well as Proficiency in interpreting and analyzing water quality data and pollution information.
• Skills in MS Office Package, communication, research, report writing, GIS, project management, and human resource management and the ability to analyze scientific and technical reports, as well as policy and legislation.

How to Apply

Please apply online at www.westerncape.gov.za/jobs or https://westerncapegov.erecruit.co. Only online applications will be accepted. make sure to submit your application before the closing date of and should have all the required qualifications February/26/2024.

Important Notice

selected applicants will be required to submit copies of all their documentation for verification and may go through a competency assessments. The selection process will attach to the department’s employment equity targets. For technical support with your application, contact the helpline at 0861 370 214, available Monday to Friday from 8:00 to 16:00. Late applications will not be considered