Environmental Officer Production Grade a - C

Overview

Environmental Officer Production Grade a - C at Department of Water and Sanitation in Durban.

Requirements

• A National Diploma in Natural Sciences or equivalent.
• One (1) year experience in the relevant field of Water Resources Management including internship or experiential learning will serve as an added advantage.
• The disclosure of a valid unexpired driver’s license.
• Knowledge and understanding of the National Water Act, 1998, sector relevant legislation: CARA, NEMA, MPRDA and related policies.
• Sound knowledge of integrated water resource management.
• Knowledge in water use investigation, inspections, and sampling procedures.
• Excellent communication skills including verbal, report writing, presentation skills.
• Knowledge of technical assessment of action plans.
• Interpersonal skills as well as the ability to work in a multi-disciplinary team.
• The ability and willingness to travel and work long hours where necessary.

Duties

• Implement compliance and enforcement activities of the unit.
• Ensure enforcement of the National Water Act.
• Conduct compliance inspections for various sector-related activities against legislation, policies, regulations and licenses and compile a formal inspection report.
• Provide support to education and awareness component to promote compliance.
• Conduct investigation of reported unlawful water use and implement enforcement actions through administrative (prepare and issue notices and directives), criminal and civil enforcement measures.
• Prepare necessary information, reports and evidence for court applications.
• Assess and review technical reports and action plans to monitor compliance against issued enforcement actions.

How to apply

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

Enquiries: Ms. Zanele Msimang, Cell No: (082) 908 8141

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 Pongola-Umzimkhulu Catchment Management Agency and Mzimvubu Tsitsikamma Catchment Management Agency are 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. ERRATUM: Kindly note that the following posts, published in Public Service Vacancy Circular 34 dated 18 September 2026, with a closing date of 05 October 2026, have been withdrawn, Namely: Control Engineering Technician Grade A Ref No: 051026/09 and Scientific Technician Grade A Ref No: 051026/05. OTHER POSTS