DEPARTMENT OF WATER AND SANITATION
Closing date: 30 September 2024
POST 33/100 : ENVIRONMENTAL OFFICER PRODUCTION GRADE A-C (COMPLIANCE MONITORING AND ENFORCEMENT) (X3 POSTS)
Branch: Provincial Operations Eastern Cape Dir: Umzimvubu Tsitsikamma Catchment Management Agency
Sd: Compliance Monitoring and Enforcement
SALARY : R325 917 - R556 080 per annum, (OSD), (Offer will be based on proven years of experience)
CENTRE : Gqeberha / Mthatha Gqeberha Ref No: 300924/11(A) (X2 Posts)
Mthatha Ref No: 300924/11(B) (X2 Posts)
REQUIREMENTS : A National Diploma in Environmental Management or Natural Sciences. 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/ Followups 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.
ENQUIRIES : Mr F Khoza Tel No: (043) 701 0342
APPLICATIONS : Eastern Cape(Gqeberha / Mthatha): Please email your application quoting the relevant reference number to ECRecruit@dws.gov.za or hand deliver at the 2 Hargreaves Avenue, Old SABC Building, King William’s Town, 5600 or post to Private Bag X7485, King Williams Town, 5600.
FOR ATTENTION : Ms PN Tshevu Tel No: (043) 604 5372
NOTE : NB: The successful candidate will be transferred to Umzimvubu Tsitsikamma Catchment Management Agency
POST 33/101 : ENVIRONMENTAL OFFICER PRODUCTION GRADE A -C (X4 POSTS)
Branch: Provincial Operations: Eastern Cape Div: Umzimvubu Tsitsikamma Catchment Management Agency
Sd: Water Use Authorization
SALARY : R325 917 - R556 080 per annum, (OSD), (Offer will be based on proven years of experience)
CENTRE : East London / Gqeberha: East London Ref No: 300924/12(A) (X2 Posts)
Gqeberha Ref No: 300924/12(B) (X2 Posts)
REQUIREMENTS : A National Diploma in Environmental Management or Natural Sciences. One (1) year working experience including internship or experiential learning. The disclosure of a valid unexpired driver’s license. Sound knowledge of integrated water resource management and water use authorisations.
Knowledge and understanding of the water sector: relevant legislations (NWA, CARA and NEMA, MPRDA) together with the related regulations and procedures. Excellent communication skills including verbal, report writing, presentation skills. Sound interpersonal skills as well as the ability to work in a multidisciplinary team. Willingness to work abnormal hours and under pressure as well as travel extensively. Proven liaison and networking skills especially as they relate to stakeholder engagement.
DUTIES : Processing of water use authorisation and conduct site inspections. Liaise with clients and other stakeholders to obtain outstanding information during water use authorisation assessments. Requesting of scientific input within the Department using the specified templates. Access and evaluate Hydrological and Environmental information with regard to authorisation applications. 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. Commenting on EIA’s, BAR’s and other Environmental reports. Assist on responding to queries from clients within and outside the department.
ENQUIRIES : Mr F Khoza Tel No: (043) 701 0342
APPLICATIONS : Eastern Cape(East London/Gqeberha): Please email your application quoting the relevant reference number to ECRecruit@dws.gov.za or hand deliver at the 2 Hargreaves Avenue, Old SABC Building, King William’s Town 5600 or post to Private Bag X7485, King Williams Town, 5600
FOR ATTENTION : Ms PN Tshevu Tel No: (043) 604 5372
NOTE : NB: successful candidate will be appointed by the Umzimvubu Tsitsikamma Catchment Management Agency.
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 abovementioned requirements will not be considered. All shortlisted candidates pertaining to Senior Management Services (SMS) posts will be subjected to a technical and competency assessment and a pre-entry certificate obtained from the National School of government is required prior to the appointment. 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.
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