Environmental Officer Production Grade A - C

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**Overview** The Department of Water and Sanitation (DWS), specifically the Pongola-Umzimkhulu Catchment Management Agency's Water Use Authorisation and Registration division, is seeking to fill three Environmental Officer Production Grade A - C positions (Ref No: PUCMA 41). These roles are based in Durban and involve a salary range of R357 597 – R610 131 per annum (OSD). The positions are focused on environmental management within the water sector. **What you will do** * Assess the completeness of Water Use License Applications (WULAs) and conduct site inspections. * Liaise with clients and other stakeholders to obtain outstanding information during WULA assessments. * Request scientific input within the Department using specified templates. * Access and evaluate Hydrological and Environmental information relevant to license applications. * Assist in the development of policies and guidelines for the implementation of the National Water Act (NWA), 36 of 1998, concerning the water use sector. * Conduct final assessment of information submitted by Water Use License Applicants and input from internal specialists. * Draft Records of Recommendations (RoRs) and resultant decision documents. * Draft license conditions to control/mitigate the negative impacts of water uses. * Assist in responding to queries from clients both within and outside the department. **Requirements (from the original advert)** * A National Diploma in Environmental Management or Natural Sciences. * One (1) year working experience, including internship or experiential learning, will serve as an added advantage. * Disclosure of a valid unexpired driver’s license. * Sound knowledge of integrated water resource management and water resource protection. * Knowledge and understanding of the water sector: relevant legislations (NWA, CARA and NEMA, MPRDA) together with the related policies, regulations, principles, guidelines, tools and procedures; policy development, implementation and monitoring. * Skills and experience in management of human resources. * Excellent communication skills including verbal, report writing, presentation skills. * Sound interpersonal skills as well as the ability to work in a multi-disciplinary team. * Willingness to work abnormal hours and under pressure, as well as travel country wide. * Proven liaison and networking skills, especially as they relate to Corporative Governance and stakeholder engagement. **Who should apply** Candidates with a National Diploma in Environmental Management or Natural Sciences are encouraged to apply. The ideal candidate will possess sound knowledge of integrated water resource management, water resource protection, and relevant water sector legislations and policies. They should have strong communication, interpersonal, liaison, and networking skills, with an ability to work in a multi-disciplinary team, often under pressure and outside normal hours, requiring travel. Experience in human resource management is also required. While one year of working experience is an added advantage, a valid unexpired driver's license 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-41 Source: govpage

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