ENVIRONMENTAL OFFICER

POST 10/60 : ENVIRONMENTAL OFFICER PRODUCTION GRADE A – C REF NO:

310325/05

Branch: Regulation Compliance and Enforcement

Dir: Water Use Licencing

Sd: Agriculture & Stream Flow Reduction

SALARY : R325 917 – R 556 080 per annum, (OSD), (Offer will be based on proven

years of experience)

CENTRE : Head Office Pretoria

REQUIREMENTS : A National Diploma in Environmental Management or Natural Sciences.

Experience in water services management or regulation will be an added

advantage. The disclosure of a valid unexpired driver’s license.

Understanding of the Department’s role and policy with respect to water

resource management. Knowledge of National Water Act 36 of 1998,

Water Service Act 108 of 1997, related policies and guidelines.

Understanding the principles of Integrated Water Resource Management.

Knowledge and understanding of the sector: relevant legislation (CARA,

NEMA and MPRDA) together with related policies, regulations, principles,

guidelines, tools and procedures and policy development, implementation

and monitoring. Computer skills (MS Office, Excel and PowerPoint). Good

communication skills both verbal and written. Good presentation and

report writing skills. Ability to provide technical and scientific support to

other Departments within Water and Sanitation functions. Ability to travel

to provinces and country wide. Ability and willingness to work abnormal

hours. Ability to work under pressure. Ability to organize stakeholders’

engagements and interact with communities in official events. DUTIES : Provide support and guidance to the Department’s components and water

management institutions in processing of water use authorization

applications from all water use sectors. Maintain relationships with

stakeholders and coordinate engagements within the department and

broader water sector. Provide technical advice to water use authorization

related enquiries. Development, implementation and review of regulatory

tools for water use authorisation. Develop, update, maintain and provide

training on policies, legislation, protocols and guidelines for water use

authorisation. Participate in the assessment of water resource

management research needs for the directorate. Participate in water use

authorization appeals and litigation process. Participate in engagements

with other Departments responsible for permitting within the broader

environmental sector. Compile reports and make presentations internally

and externally.

ENQUIRIES : Mr T Khosa Tel No: (012) 336 7496

APPLICATIONS : Head Office (Pretoria): Please email your application quoting the relevant

reference number on the subject line to: RecruitHO10@dws.gov.za or

hand deliver to: Delta Continental Building, Corner of Visagie and Bosman

Street, Pretoria, 0001 or post to: Private Bag X350, Pretoria, 0001.

FOR ATTENTION : Recruitment and Selection Unit