Environmental Officers x4 at Dept of Water and Sanitation for Semiskilled Environmental Management and Natural Resources graduates
- Career Exibs SA
- Aug 31, 2024
- 3 min read
POST 31/15 : ENVIRONMENTAL OFFICER: PRODUCTION (GRADE A-C) WATER USE AUTHORISATION (X4 POSTS)
REF NO: 130924/11
Branch: Provincial Operations: Free State: Proto CMA
SALARY : R325 917 – R556 080 per annum, (OSD), (Offer will be based on proven years of experience)
CENTRE : Bloemfontein
REQUIREMENTS : A National Diploma in Environmental Management or Natural Science in any one of the following fields: Agriculture, Agricultural, Forestry, Resource economics, Integrated Water Resource Management, Hydrology (Surface or Ground); Chemistry, Biochemistry, Microbiology, Water Utilization, Water Resource Engineering and or Geohydrology. The disclosure of a valid unexpired driver’s license. Two (2) years appropriate/recognizable experience in an area after obtaining the relevant qualification will be an added advantage. Sound knowledge of integrated water resource management and water resource protection. Knowledge and understanding of the water sector including relevant legislation (NWA, CARA and NEMA, MPRDA) together with the related policies, regulations, principles, guidelines, tools and procedures; policy development, implementation and monitoring. Excellent communication skills including verbal, report writing, presentation skills. Sound interpersonal skills as well as the ability to work in a multi-disciplinary team. Willingness to work abnormal hours and under pressure as well as travel country wide. Proven liaison and networking skills especially as they relate to Corporative Governance and stakeholder engagement.
DUTIES: Assess completeness of WULAs and conduct site inspections. Liaise with clients and other stakeholders to obtain outstanding information during WULA assessments. Request scientific inputs within the Department using the specified templates. Access and evaluate Hydrological and Environmental information regarding license applications. Assist in development of policies and guidelines for the implementation of National Water Act (NWA), 36 of 1998 regarding the water use sector. Final assessment of information submitted by Water Use License Applicants and input from internal specialists. Drafting record of recommendations (RoRs) and resultant decision documents. Draft license conditions to control/mitigate the negative impacts of water uses. Assist on responding to queries from clients within and outside the department.
ENQUIRIES: Mr. VS Dywili Tel No: (051) 405 9000
APPLICATIONS: Free State(Bloemfontein): Please email your application quoting the relevant reference number on the subject line to: EnvironFS@dws.gov.za or hand deliver at Department of Water and Sanitation, Corner Charlotte Maxeke and East Burger Streets, Bloem-Plaza Building, Second floor or post to Private Bag 528, Bloemfontein, 9301.
FOR ATTENTION: Ms Z Gwetyana
NOTE: Interested applicants must submit their applications for employment to the address specified on each post. Applications must be submitted using the newly implemented Z83 form obtainable on the Department of Water and Sanitations website, under career opportunities or the DPSA website, under vacancies in the Public Service (point 4) and should be accompanied by a comprehensive CV with full particulars of the applicants’ training, qualifications, competencies, knowledge & experience). All required information on the Z83 application form must be provided. Other related documentation such as copies of qualifications, identity document, drivers 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 of the Z83 must be completed as these fields are regarded as compulsory and such details must also be included in the applicants CV. For posts requiring a drivers license, annotate such details on CV. 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 qualification/s (only when shortlisted). Applications that do not comply with the above-mentioned requirements will not be considered. Candidates will be required to complete a financial disclosure form and undergo a 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.
Download Z83 Forms