Environmental Officer Production Grade A - C

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Here is the rewrite of the job description in the mandatory format: --- **Overview** This position is within the Department of Water and Sanitation (DWS), specifically for the Branch: Pongola-Umzimkhulu Catchment Management Agency (PUCMA), in the Compliance Monitoring and Enforcement Division. The role, designated as PUCMA 42, is based in Durban and involves implementing compliance and enforcement activities related to water resources management. The salary offered ranges from R357 597 to R610 131 per annum (OSD). The specific job title for PUCMA 42 is not explicitly stated in the provided text. **What you will do** Key responsibilities for this role include: * Implementing compliance and enforcement activities within the unit. * Ensuring the enforcement of the National Water Act. * Conducting compliance inspections for various sector-related activities against legislation, policies, regulations, and licenses, and compiling formal inspection reports. * Providing support to the education and awareness component to promote compliance. * Investigating reported unlawful water use and implementing enforcement actions through administrative measures (preparing and issuing notices and directives), criminal, and civil enforcement. * Preparing necessary information, reports, and evidence for court applications. * Assessing and reviewing technical reports and action plans to monitor compliance against issued enforcement actions. **Requirements (from the original advert)** * A National Diploma in Natural Sciences or equivalent. * The disclosure of a valid unexpired driver’s license. * Knowledge and understanding of the National Water Act, 1998, sector relevant legislation: CARA, NEMA, MPRDA, and related policies. * Sound knowledge of integrated water resource management. * Knowledge in water use investigation, inspections, and sampling procedures. * Excellent communication skills including verbal, report writing, and presentation skills. * Knowledge of technical assessment of action plans. * Interpersonal skills as well as the ability to work in a multi-disciplinary team. * The ability and willingness to travel and work long hours where necessary. * *Added Advantage:* One (1) year experience in the relevant field of Water Resources Management including internship or experiential learning. **Who should apply** The ideal candidate for this role should possess excellent communication skills, encompassing verbal, report writing, and presentation abilities. They should demonstrate strong interpersonal skills and be capable of working effectively within a multi-disciplinary team. Additionally, the role requires an individual who is able and willing to travel and work long hours when necessary. Candidates with one year of experience in Water Resources Management, including internship or experiential learning, will have an added advantage. **Deadline** Not specified **Reference** Original posting: https://www.govpage.co.za/vacancies/department-of-water-and-sanitation-dws-vacancies-5#spani-ref-pucma-42 Source: govpage

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