Environmental Officer (Production Level): Coastal Management
Western Cape Department of Environmental Affairs and Development Planning
- Location
- Department of Environmental Affairs and Development Planning, Western Cape
- Salary
- R357 597 – R395 352 per year
- Job type
- Permanent
- Work setting
- On-site
- Sector
- Government & public service
- Closing date
- 09 Nov 2026
Posted 10 days ago
What you need
- Qualification
- Diploma
- Experience
- Junior (1–2 years)
- Driver's licence
- Code 8 (EB)
- Environmental officer for coastal management
- Needs a 3-year degree or diploma in environmental, earth or engineering science
- Knowledge of coastal and estuary law
- Valid Code B driver's licence
- Pay: R357 597 to R395 352 a year
- Apply online on the Western Cape jobs site
How to apply
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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 Official advert: DPSA Public Service Vacancy Circular 37 of 2026, post 37/278, ref EADP 20/2026. Government applications usually need the new Z83 form and a detailed CV.
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Requirements:
An appropriate recognised 3-year B-Degree or Diploma (or equivalent qualification) in Environmental, Natural, Earth or Engineering Sciences; A valid (Code B or higher) driving licence. Competencies: Working knowledge of the following: Coastal and environmental management and ecological process; Relevant coastal, environmental and estuary legislation; Coastal, environmental and estuary management; Project management; Facilitation / stakeholder engagements. Skills in the following: Driving; Typing; Computer literacy in MS Office Package (Word, Excel, PowerPoint; Language skills; Information Technology; Report writing; Honesty and Integrity; Timeframes; Excellent communication and presentation skills; Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
Duties:
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; Supporting the administration and implementation of the NEM: ICMA and other applicable legislation, regulations, policies and strategies pertaining to coastal management; Support compliance and enforcement of NEM: ICMA; Support the implementation of the Provincial Estuarine Management Programme which gives effect to the NEM: ICM Act: National Estuarine Management Protocol; Supporting project, administrative and financial management.
Enquiries: Ms Marlene Laros (email: Marlene.Laros@westerncape.gov.za).
Reference number: EADP 20/2026