ENVIRONMENTAL OFFICER VACANCIES (X8 POSTS) AT THE DEPARTMENT OF WATER AND SANITATION

The Department of Water and Sanitation invites suitably qualified applicants to apply for their Environmental Officer (Production) vacancies (X8 Posts). The Closing Date for applications is the 30th September 2024

POST 1: ENVIRONMENTAL OFFICER PRODUCTION GRADE A -C (X8 POSTS)

REF NO. 300924/12(A) X2 EAST LONDON

REF NO. 300924/12(B) X2 GQEBERHA

REF NO. 300924/11(A) – GQEBERHA (X2 POSTS)

REF NO. 300924/11(B) – MTHATHA (X2 POST)

CENTRES: EAST LONDON / GQEBERHA

CENTRES: GQEBERHA / MTHATHA

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 multi-disciplinary 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

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CLOSING DATE: 30 SEPTEMBER 2024

APPLICATIONS:

Applications must be submitted using the New Z83 application form obtainable here

All fields in the New Z83 form, must be completed and signed. Furthermore, a comprehensive Curriculum Vitae (CV) must also be attached. Failure to attach the completed Z83 and the Curriculum Vitae (CV) will result in disqualification.

APPLICATIONS: 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 X 7485 King Williams Town 5600

For Attention: Ms PN Tshevu Tel (043) 604 5372

DOWNLOAD THE NEW Z83 APPLICATION FORM HERE

The Department of Water and Sanitation Environmental Officer Production Vacancies

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