Environmental Support Officer: Waste Policy and Minimisation

The Department of Environmental Affairs and Development Planning, Western Cape Government has an opportunity for a suitably qualified and competent individual to provide technical administrative support in the implementation and coordination of environmental services.

Minimum Requirements

• An appropriate 3-year National Diploma/B-Degree (equivalent or higher qualification); A minimum of 3 years relevant administrative experience; A valid code B (or higher) driving license. Note: People with disabilities that restrict driving abilities but have reasonable access to transport may also Competencies Knowledge of the following: Financial and administrative prescripts governing the public sector, the Western Cape Government and the Department; Legislation, regulations, policies, and prescripts that are relevant to the Department and the component; General office administration processes; Database and information management processes; Project administration processes; Record-keeping legislation, regulations, policies, prescripts and processes; People management prescripts, policies and processes; Supply Chain Management
• Skills needed: Computer Literacy (MS Office: Word, Excel, PowerPoint etc.); Accounting, Finance and Audit; Ability to work independently and as part of a team; Must be able to meet strict deadlines;
• R 397 116 - R 467 790 per annum (Salary level 8)
• Note on remuneration in addition service benefits or obligations for qualifying employees (medical assistance, housing assistance, pension-fund contributions, etc) are funded or co-funded in terms of the applicable prescripts or collective agreements.
• Shortlisted candidates will be required to attend interviews on a date and time determined by the department and submit documentation for verification purposes and criminal record vetting. All shortlisted candidates, shall undertake two pre-entry assessments. One will be a practical exercise to determine a candidate’s suitability based on the post’s technical and generic requirements and the other must be an integrity (ethical conduct) assessment. The selection process will be guided by the EE targets of the employing department.
• By Recommendation None.
• Knowledge of the following: Financial and administrative prescripts governing the public sector, the Western Cape Government and the Department; Legislation, regulations, policies, and prescripts that are relevant to the Department and the component; General office administration processes; Database and information management processes; Project administration processes; Record-keeping legislation, regulations, policies, prescripts and processes; People management prescripts, policies and processes; Supply Chain Management
• None.
• Remuneration R 397 116 - R 467 790 per annum (Salary level 8)
• Notes Shortlisted candidates will be required to attend interviews on a date and time determined by the department and submit documentation for verification purposes and criminal record vetting. All shortlisted candidates, shall undertake two pre-entry assessments. One will be a practical exercise to determine a candidate’s suitability based on the post’s technical and generic requirements and the other must be an integrity (ethical conduct) assessment. The selection process will be guided by the EE targets of the employing department.
• Key Performance Areas Facilitate procedural and administrative functions aligned with operational compliance; Coordinate and maintain environmental data systems to support

Responsibilities

• Facilitate procedural and administrative functions aligned with operational compliance; Coordinate and maintain environmental data systems to support