Environmental Officer Production Grade A – C

Requirements

• A National Diploma in Environmental Management or Natural Sciences.
• 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 valid unexpired driver’s license.
• Research and development.
• Knowledge and experience in project and programme management.
• Understanding social and economic development issues.
• Technical report writing.
• Professional judgement.
• Data analysis.
• Policy development and analysis.
• Presentation skills, creativity, mentoring, team leadership and analytical skills.
• Decision making.
• Understanding of conflict, people and financial management.
• Good communication skills both (verbal and written).
• Problem solving and analysis.
• Computer literacy.
• Planning and organizing.

Duties

• Implementation and enforcement of the National Water Act, 1998 (Act No.
• 36 of 1998), Water Services Act, 1997 (Act No.
• 108 of 1997), relevant policies, compulsory national water and sanitation norms and standards, protocols, standard operating procedures, strategies, and Regulation 3630 in relation to wastewater management and treatment.
• Perform inspections of wastewater collection and treatment systems, including public and private wastewater treatment facilities.
• Compilation of detailed wastewater treatment works inspection reports, feedback letters, and non-compliance letters.
• Implementation of the Water Services Regulation Operational Plan in relation to wastewater services.
• Monitor and verify wastewater monitoring data submitted by Water Services Institutions on the Departmental Integrated Regulatory Information System (IRIS).
• Provide guidance and support to Water Services Institutions, including reviewing Wastewater Risk Abatement Plans (W2RAPs) and monitoring the implementation thereof.
• Respond to wastewater-related complaints, pollution incidents, and reported failures of wastewater treatment systems.
• Conduct investigative and audit wastewater sampling for laboratory analysis, interpretation of analytical reports and compilation of wastewater quality status reports.
• Participate in the implementation of the National Green Drop Programme within Water Services Institutions.
• Monitor compliance and progress of corrective action plans for the National Green Drop Programme.
• Monitor the operational and process performance of wastewater treatment works, including effluent quality, flow monitoring, process control, sludge management, and maintenance.
• Represent the Department in various standing intergovernmental committees and stakeholder forums.

How to apply

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Enquiries

Notes from the department

• Interested applicants must submit their applications via the online link https://erecruitment.dws.gov.za Other related documentation such as copies of qualifications, identity document, 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 for SMS posts will be subjected to a technical exercise and interview.
• Following the technical exercise and interview, a maximum of three (3) SMS candidates will undergo psychometric assessments to assess cognitive capabilities, behavioural preferences, emotional intelligence, and integrity and a pre-entry certificate obtained from the National School of government is required prior to the appointment.
• 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.
• Selection panels shall score both technical exercises as an additional criterion in the interview process.
• 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 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.