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ENVIRONMENTAL OFFICER (SPECIALISED PRODUCTION): PLANNING AND POLICY COORDINATION

DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL AFFAIRS AND DEVELOPMENT PLANNING • Western Cape Government • Ref: EADP 21/2025

Salary

R498 816 per annum, (OSD as prescribed)

Requirements

    Relevant Honours Degree in Environmental Management, Natural Sciences,
    Environmental Law, Town and Regional Planning, Environmental Sciences or
    related fields. Competencies: Knowledge of the following: Land use and
    environmental legislation; environmental planning and land use planning
    processes; Law reform and the formulation of policy; Government
    administrative processes and procedures; Project management. Skills needed:
    the following: Sound interpersonal and communication skills (verbal and
    written); Policy formulation and drafting; Planning, organising and report
    writing; Professional and meticulous; Computer Literacy; Time management –
    must be able to meet strict deadlines; Must have the ability to work well within
    a team, to work under pressure and to work independently.

Duties

    Coordination and participation in policy and law reform processes; Promote
    and facilitate stakeholder engagement; Policy research and analysis;
    Specialist advice, awareness raising and capacity building; It will be
    advantageous to have experience in the following: Implementation of planning
    and/or environmental legislation and policies; Policy and law reform processes
    related to development planning and environmental management; Strategic
    initiatives, such development of strategies, and strategic environmental and
    land use planning projects; Study/courses in policy formulation and legislative
    drafting.

Enquiries

Ms A Rossouw Tel No: (021) 483 2900

How to Apply

Only applications submitted online will be accepted. To apply submit your application online only: via https://westerncapegov.erecruit.co

Source: PSV CIRCULAR 35 OF 2025 • Posted: 2025-09-30 • Closing: 2025-10-20