Control Environmental Officer Grade a

Overview

Control Environmental Officer positions enforcing water legislation and compliance monitoring, requiring a natural science degree and six years of experience.

Requirements

• A four-year degree in Natural Science / Environmental science or relevant qualification.
• Six (6) years post qualification experience in compliance monitoring and enforcement environment.
• The disclosure of a valid unexpired driver’s licence.
• Extensive experience in the environmental and water management field, waste management, industries, urban development and mining.
• A clear understanding of the VOCMAs role and policies about water resource management.
• Knowledge of the National Water Act 36 of 1998, other applicable laws and related policies, strategies and guidelines.
• Understanding the principles of Integrated Water Resource Management.
• Knowledge of Human Resources and Financial Management policies.
• Innovative thinking, negotiating, networking, managerial and good communication (verbal and written) skills.
• The willingness to travel extensively and work irregular hours.
• Technical report writing, Professional judgement and Data analysis skills.
• Mentoring and decision-making skills.
• Financial and team leadership management skills.
• Creativity and Problem solving.
• Computer literacy.
• People management and Conflict Management skills.

Duties

• Implement and enforce the National Water Act and other relevant legislation, policies and regulations.
• Assist in the development of policies and regulations.
• Assist with the implementation of the Compliance Monitoring and Enforcement Strategy.
• Implement compliance monitoring systems, inspection guidelines or protocols.
• Audit compliance with water use licences, legislation, policies, and regulations.
• Conduct routine inspections to ascertain compliance with relevant water and environmental prescripts.
• Conduct investigations, audits and prepare investigation and audit reports, implement enforcement action in the form of formal or informal warnings, administrative enforcement such as statutory notices, compliance notices and directives, and court applications to enforce notices, as well as criminal enforcement.
• Prepare necessary information, reports and evidence for court applications.
• Advise relevant sector bodies on policies and strategies relevant to the Directorate and ensure compliance promotion.
• Ensure liaison, cooperation and coordination with other enforcement agencies and government institutions involved in compliance and enforcement.
• Ensure adherence to deadlines on submissions as per the Standard Operating Procedures.
• Supervise staff in accordance with VOCMA policies and procedures.

How to apply

Interested applicants must submit their applications via the online link https://erecruitment.dws.gov.za

Enquiries: Mr V Blair Tel No: (051) 405 9000

Notes

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, 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 Vaal-Orange Catchment Management Agency is a Public Water Resource Management Agency, established in line with the provisions of the National Water Act, 1998 (Act no 36 of 1998) (NWA) and National Water Policy for South Africa. It is an entity of the National Department of Water and Sanitation. Employees appointed in the CMA have similar employment terms and conditions as those of employees appointed in terms of the Public Service Act, though not employed in terms of the Public Service Act. 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 agency 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