Environmental Officer Specialised Production Grade a

Overview

Environmental Officer providing integrated environmental services and oversight to area offices within the Northern Operations at Hartbeespoort.

Requirements

• A relevant Honours Degree in Environmental Science or relevant qualification at NQF level 8) coupled with a minimum of three (3) years working experience post the required qualification.
• The disclosure of valid unexpired driver’s license.
• Experience in any of the following fields will service as an added advantage: Environmental Science / Water Resource Management / Environmental Law/Natural Resource Economics / Occupational Health and Safety and Construction Health and Safety.
• Professional registration as an Environmental Assessment Practitioner (EAP) will be an added advantage.
• Knowledge in compliance monitoring and enforcement.
• Working knowledge of National Water Act, 1998 (Act no. 36 of 1998) and related policies.
• Working knowledge of relevant Environmental Management legislation and related policies.
• Working knowledge of Occupational Health and Safety Act and construction regulations.
• Knowledge and understanding of Integrated Water Resources Management.
• Understanding of PFMA and Treasury regulations 16.
• Knowledge of safety of Sport and Recreation events in terms of the National Water Act.
• Ability to review technical and scientific reports and provide recommendations.
• Exposure to construction environment management, technical report writing skills.
• Ability to provide technical and scientific support to Department of Water and Sanitation units and other government departments.
• Professional judgement.
• Good communication, presentation and networking skills.
• People management skills, planning, organising, conflicts and change management.
• Excellent problem solving and analysis.
• The ability to work independently, to interact with communities, professional service providers (PSPs) and planning partners in the water sector.
• Willing to travel extensively and work irregular hours.

Duties

• Provide support and oversight to three Area offices within the Northern Operations, namely: Hartbeespoort Area Office, Groblersdal Area Office and Tzaneen Area office at Technical Services sub-directorate.
• To provide integrated environmental services towards the development, maintenance, rehabilitation and refurbishment of bulk water infrastructure including operations and maintenance projects in Civil, Mechanical and Electrical for three Area Offices.
• This includes amongst others, the undertaking of environmental legislative screening assessment and compile terms of reference for the appointment of environmental assessment practitioners and related services.
• Compilation of environmental management plans.
• Provide environmental, health and safety inputs during the planning and construction phase of projects Conduct environmental audits for bulk water infrastructure and operations and maintenance projects.
• Conduct site inspections, undertake both routine and special inspections and generate technical and monitoring reports.
• Assist in developing and implementation of commercial recreational and recreational water use policies and guidelines.
• Implementation of other related legislation dealing with access and use of State Dams.
• Give inputs on applications for commercial recreational water use at State Dams especially with regards to PFMA and Treasury Regulations 16 requirements.
• Conduct routine monitoring for GWWs under the management of Northern Operations.

How to apply

All applications to be submitted online on the following link: https://erecruitment.dws.gov.za/

Enquiries: Mr IR Mmutloane Tel No: (012) 200 9000

Notes

Interested applicants must submit their applications via the online link https://erecruitment.dws.gov.za Other related documentation such as copies of qualifications, identity documents, driver’s license etc need not to accompany the application when applying for a post as such documentation must only be produced by shortlisted candidates during the interview date in line with DPSA circular 19 of 2022. With reference to applicants bearing professional or occupational registration, fields provided in Part B on the online Z83 must be completed as these fields are regarded as compulsory. Failure to complete or disclose all required information will automatically disqualify the applicant. No late applications will be accepted. Shortlisted candidates will be subjected to suitability checks (SAQA verification, reference checks criminal and credit checks). SAQA evaluation certificate must accompany foreign qualifications (only when shortlisted). Applications that do not comply with the above- mentioned requirements will not be considered. All shortlisted candidates for SMS posts will be subjected to a technical exercise and interview. Following the technical exercise and interview, a maximum of three (3) SMS candidates will undergo psychometric assessments to assess cognitive capabilities, behavioural preferences, emotional intelligence, and integrity. A pre-entry certificate obtained from the National School of government is required prior to the appointment. All shortlisted candidates, including the SMS, 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. Candidates will be required to complete a financial disclosure form and undergo security clearance. Foreigners or dual citizenship holders must provide a police clearance certificate from country of origin (only when shortlisted). The Department of Water Sanitation is an equal opportunity employer. In the filling of vacant posts, the objectives of section 195 (1) (i) of the Constitution of South Africa, 1996 (Act No: 108 of 1996) the Employment Equity imperatives as defined by the Employment Equity Act, 1998 (Act No: 55 of 1998) and relevant Human Resources policies of the Department will be taken into consideration. Correspondence will be limited to short-listed candidates only. If you do not hear from us within three (3) months of this advertisement, please accept that your application has been unsuccessful. Faxed applications will not be considered. The department reserves the right not to fill these positions. Women and persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply and preference will be given to the EE Targets. OTHER POSTS