Senior Administrative Officer

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**Overview** This is for the role of Environmental Officer Production Grade A - C within the Department Of Water And Sanitation (Dws). Specifically, the role is situated within the Branch: Pongola-Umzimkhulu Catchment Management Agency, under the Division of Water Use Authorisation and Registration, identified internally as PUCMA 40. The position is based in Durban and offers a salary of R413 001 per annum (Level 08). **What you will do** Key responsibilities include: * Processing of Water Use Licence Applications, which involves advising applicants on statutory and procedural requirements, collating documentation for review, preparing applications for preliminary and final review by the Water Use Licence Assessment Advisory Committee, setting up and notifying site inspections, preparing and submitting applications to the National Office, and drafting and preparing licences for the Regional Director. * Drafting all related correspondence and updating schedules. * Maintaining registers and databases. * Conducting photocopying and filing. * Performing administrative duties related to Stream Flow Reduction Activity Licence Applications, such as identifying the need for and coordinating site inspections for re-inspections, providing copy permits/licences, processing change of land ownership, and reporting alleged unlawful plantings. * Providing administrative and secretariat support to the Licence Assessment Advisory Committee, including managing diaries, coordinating meeting dates for the year, preparing agendas, proofreading documents for review, and taking, compiling, and typing minutes. * Ensuring follow-up actions on drafting letters and recommendations. * Providing feedback to applicants. * Offering advice on statutory and procedural requirements, telephonic assistance with form completion, general enquiries, and invoice/statement enquiries. * Supervision of staff is essential. **Requirements (from the original advert)** * An NQF level 6 qualification (National Diploma) in Public Management/Administration. * Three (3) years working experience in administration and regulatory environment. * Disclosure of a valid unexpired driver’s licence. * Experience in maintaining registers and databases. * Experience in report writing and drafting of submissions. * Knowledge and understanding of administrative procedures. * People and Diversity Management. * Excellent client orientation and customer focus. * Good communication skills. * Good accountability and ethical conduct. **Who should apply** This role is suitable for an individual holding an NQF level 6 qualification (National Diploma) in Public Management/Administration, with at least three years of experience in an administrative and regulatory environment. The ideal candidate should have demonstrated experience in maintaining registers and databases, report writing, and drafting submissions, coupled with a strong understanding of administrative procedures. Essential qualities include strong people and diversity management skills, excellent client orientation, customer focus, good communication, accountability, and ethical conduct. A valid, unexpired driver’s licence is mandatory. **Deadline** Not specified **Reference** Original posting: https://www.govpage.co.za/vacancies/department-of-water-and-sanitation-dws-vacancies-5#spani-ref-pucma-40 Source: govpage

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