Environmental Officer Production Grade a – C

Overview

Monitor water user compliance across sectors, conduct audits and compile reports for the Department of Water and Sanitation in Bloemfontein.

Requirements

• A National Diploma in Environmental Management or Natural Science in any one of the following fields: Agriculture, Agricultural, Integrated Water Resource Management, Hydrology (Surface or Ground);
• Chemistry, Biochemistry, Microbiology, Water Utilization, Water Resource Engineering and or Geohydrology.
• Practical experience in the field of compliance monitoring and enforcement will be an added advantage.
• The disclosure of a valid unexpired driver’s license.
• Good computer literacy and writing skills.
• Good communication skills both written and verbal.
• Knowledge and understanding of water sector relevant legislation (National Water Act 1998, Water Services Act 1997 and related Environmental legislation e.g.
• NEMA, Waste Act).
• Knowledge of Industrial, agricultural, afforestation, municipal and mining processes.
• Knowledge of compliance monitoring and enforcement with an understanding of prevailing principles of Integrated Water Resource Management, water resource protection and Catchment Management.
• Knowledge of GIS.
• Willingness to travel extensively and work irregular hours.

Duties

• Compliance monitoring of water users across all sectors (Mines, Afforestation, Municipal, Industry, Agro processing) against issued authorizations and other regulatory requirements.
• Notification of audit to water user.
• Compilation of audit report through NCIMS.
• Communicate audit findings to water users.
• Investigation of non-compliant cases (Queries, complaints, pollution incidents, etc).
• Ensure administrative enforcement by issuing Notices/ Directives/ Follow- ups on notices/ directives issued.
• Monitor compliance on sites issued with notices/ directives by conducting follow-up site inspections. – Institute legal actions where legal notices do not achieve the desired outcome.
• Compilation of investigation reports through the ECMS.
• Facilitate representation / action plan review on non-compliant cases / sites and attend Representation committee meetings.
• Adherence to deadlines on submissions as per the Standard Operating 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