Environmental Officer Recruitment Opportunity x 3 Positions

ENVIRONMENTAL OFFICER (PRODUCTION) GRADE A 3 POSTS (WATER
REGULATION: COMPLIANCE MONITORING AND ENFORCEMENT) REF NO: 240415/09
SALARY : R194 289 per annum
CENTRE : Bloemfontein

REQUIREMENTS : National Diploma in Environmental Management or Natural Sciences. Minimum of
two years post qualification experience in the water and waste water environment
will serve as an added advantage. A valid driver’s license. Computer skills
including MS Office suite and related computer packages. Excellent presentation
skills. Good communication skills. A solid understanding of the National Water
Act, 1998, the Water Services Act, 1997, and related Environmental legislation.
Recommendations: Dispute resolution skills. Be able to manage programs and
projects. Be able to negotiate. Self motivated with good interpersonal
communication skills at all stakeholder levels. A good understanding of the
Department’s Validation and Verification process.

DUTIES : Implement and monitor compliance of water programs in the water sector. Plans
and coordinate intervention for poor performance in the water sector. Apply
policies strategies on Water Regulation to ensure that principles and legal
aspects are complied with by all water users as set up in the national Water Act
and National Water Services Act. Provide professional advice to Local
Authorities, mines, industries and the agricultural sectors. Evaluate Environmental
Management Plans, Environmental Impact Assessments to ensure protection of
the water resources. Address non compliances to conditions of Water Use
licenses. Perform general and audit inspections throughout all sectors within the
Free State Provincial Office’s area of responsibility. Applicant must be willing to
travel long distances and work long hours.

ENQUIRIES : Mr. W Grobler, tel: (051) 405 9000

APPLICATIONS : Please forward all applications for the centre: Bloemfontein quoting the reference
number to: The Provincial Head, Department of Water and Sanitation, Private
Bag X 528 Bloemfontein 9300 or hand deliver to 2nd Floor, Bloem Plaza Building,
c/o Charlotte Maxeke & Eastburger Streets,
FOR ATTENTION : Ms P Shabe