Environmental Officer Production Grade A – C

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Overview This role is for a position within the Mzimvubu Tsitsikamma Catchment Management Agency (MTCMA), a branch of the Department of Water and Sanitation (DWS). The successful candidate will work within the Compliance Monitoring and Enforcement Division, based in KuGompo, with a salary ranging from R357 597 to R610 101 per annum (OSD). 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 The ideal candidate is someone holding a National Diploma in Environmental Management or Natural Sciences, preferably with practical experience in compliance monitoring and enforcement. They must possess a valid, unexpired driver’s license, demonstrate strong computer literacy, and have excellent written and verbal communication skills. Essential knowledge includes water sector legislation, various industrial and environmental processes, compliance monitoring and enforcement principles, Integrated Water Resource Management, water resource protection, Catchment Management, and GIS. The role requires a willingness to travel extensively and work irregular hours. Deadline Not specified Reference Original posting: https://www.govpage.co.za/vacancies/department-of-water-and-sanitation-dws-vacancies-5#spani-ref-mtcma-20 Source: govpage

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