Environmental Officer Production Grade A – C - Kugompo
Department of Water and Sanitation
- Location
- Eastern Cape
- Minimum qualification
- Diploma
- Closing date
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In brief
**Overview** This role is for an Environmental Officer (Production Grade A-C) at the Department of Water and Sanitation, located in Kugompo. The position primarily focuses on ensuring compliance with water sector and environmental legislation across various sectors, conducting investigations into non-compliance, and enforcing regulatory requirements. **What you will do** * 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/Follow-ups 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. **Requirements (from the original advert)** * A National Diploma in Environmental Management or Natural Sciences. * Practical experience in the field of compliance monitoring and enforcement will serve as 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. **Who should apply** This role is suitable for an individual with a National Diploma in Environmental Management or Natural Sciences, who possesses strong analytical, communication, and computer skills. The ideal candidate should have knowledge of water and environmental legislation, various industrial and natural resource processes, and compliance monitoring principles. Practical experience in compliance monitoring and enforcement is an advantage. Candidates must hold a valid driver's license and be prepared for extensive travel and irregular working hours. **Deadline** Not specified **Reference** Original posting: https://www.myjobmag.co.za/job/environmental-officer-production-grade-a-c-kugompo-department-of-water-and-sanitation Source: myjobmag
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