REF NO: 080324/05

CLOSING DATE : 08 March 2024

SALARY: R554 490 per annum, (OSD)

CENTRE: Hartbeespoort

REQUIREMENTS: CONTROL ENVIRONMENTAL OFFICER GRADE A

• A four (4) year Degree in Natural or Environmental Sciences or equivalent qualification.
• Six years post-qualification experience in the fields of environmental, waste management, industries, rural and urban development.
• The disclosure of a valid unexpired driver’s license.
• Understanding of the Department’s role and policy with respect to water resource management.
• Knowledge of National Water Act 36 of 1998, Water Services Act, 108 of 1997 and related policies and guidelines.
• Understanding the principles of Integrated Water Resource Management.
• Extensive experience in integrated water resource management and water resource protection.
• Knowledge and understanding of the sector: relevant legislation (NWA, CARA, NEMA and MPRD) together with related policies, regulations, principles, guidelines, tools, and procedures, policy development, implementation, and monitoring. Skills and experience in management of human resources.
• Proven management and negotiation skills

SEE ALSO: ENGINEER PRODUCTION GRADE A – C (Eastern Cape)

• Ability to work productively in an environment consisting of multi-disciplinary internal and external Department of Water and Sanitation staff and stakeholders.
• Computer literacy.
• Good communication skills both verbal and written.
• Presentation and report writing skills.
• The ability to provide technical and scientific support to other Department of Water and Sanitation functions as well as the ability to capacitate and act as a mentor and supervisor to junior staff.
• Good interpersonal skills. Ability to interact with communities and stakeholder groups.
• Willingness to work abnormal hours and under pressure as well as travel province and country wide.
• Proven liaison and networking skills especially as they relate to corporative governance and stakeholder engagement.

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DUTIES:CONTROL ENVIRONMENTAL OFFICER GRADE A

• Implementation and enforcement of the National Water Act, 1998 (Act No. 36 of 1998), Water Services Act No. 108 of 1997, drinking water quality framework, relevant policies, norms and standard, protocols, standard operation procedure, strategies, and regulations.
• Coordinate the development of the operation plan to ensure monitoring and compliance of drinking water quality and wastewater management.
• Coordinate the monitoring of drinking water supply systems and wastewater treatment systems for compliance with the set standards and regulatory instruments.
• Monitor and verify data submitted by Water Services Authorities on blue and green drop monitoring systems.
• Provide guidance and support to the water services authorities including reviewing water safety plans and wastewater risk abatement plans and monitor implementation thereof.

SEE ALSO: CONTROL ENGINEERING TECHNOLOGIST GRADE A (CIVIL)  (X3 POSTS)

• Activate participation in blue and green drop assessments.
• Facilitate the implementation of drinking water and wastewater treatment improvement action plans.
• Coordinate stakeholder engagement sessions for information sharing and new developments.
• Provide monthly and quarterly reports.
• Represent the Department in various standing intergovernmental committees and stakeholder forums.
• Facilitate and coordinate the training, capacity building and career development of staff.
• Supervise and mentor environmental officers and other team members.

ENQUIRIES: Mr TG Monaisa Tel No: (012) 200 9000

How To Apply?

Interested candidates can submit their Z83 application Form with relevant documents to: Hartbeespoort: Please forward your application quoting the relevant reference number to the Department of Water and Sanitation, Private Bag X352, Hartbeespoort, 0216 or hand deliver to the Department of Water and Sanitation, Old Rustenburg Road, 8 Forrel street, Hartbeespoort, 0216.