Control Environmental Officer Grade A
Department Of Water And Sanitation (Dws)
- Location
- Durban, KwaZulu-Natal
- Salary (as advertised)
- R636 978 per year
- Minimum qualification
- Bachelor's degree
- Closing date
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In brief
Overview This role is for a Control Environmental Officer Grade A within the Pongola-Mzimkulu Catchment Management Agency (PUCMA), a Public Water Resource Management Agency and an entity of the National Department of Water and Sanitation (DWS). Established under the National Water Act, 1998, PUCMA manages water resources, and employees have similar employment terms and conditions as those of employees appointed in terms of the Public Service Act. The position is based in Durban, within the Water Resource Planning and Management Division, offering a salary of R636,978 per annum (OSD). What you will do * Implement the National Water Act 36 of 1998 with a focus on Resource Directed Measures (RDM). * Implement the Reserve in the Water Management Area (WMA). * Implement and coordinate the Adopt-a-River Initiative (ARI). * Conduct River Health Monitoring in the Pongola-Mtamvuna Water Management Area. * Perform low confidence reserves, including running hydrology and other relevant models when necessary. * Organize field trips and assist with preparing required supportive technical information and writing technical and other reports. * Liaise with the Department of Water and Sanitation on Adopt-a-River initiatives, reserve determination and implementation, River Health Programme, and other relevant programmes. * Liaise with internal and external stakeholders regarding RDM initiatives, particularly ARI. * Integrate reserve determinations with other PUCMA functions, such as water use license applications, and provide general technical and scientific support and comments. * Develop Terms of Reference (ToR’s) and manage Professional Service Providers (PSPs). * Participate in capacity building and mentorship programmes for junior staff. * Prepare monthly and quarterly reports. * Ensure adherence to deadlines for submissions as per Standard Operating Procedures. * Manage and ensure effective financial planning for water resource management. * Supervise staff in accordance with PUCMA policies and procedures. Requirements (from the original advert) * A 4-year Degree or relevant qualification in Natural or Environmental Sciences. * Six (6) years post-qualification experience. * Disclosure of a valid unexpired driver’s license. * Knowledge of the National Water Act and all water-related and relevant Environmental Management legislation and policies. * Sound knowledge of all aspects and processes related to Resource Directed Measures and Integrated Water Resource Management. * Knowledge and experience in River Health Monitoring and indices. * Knowledge and understanding of the tools developed for Reserve determination. * Proven ability and experience to write and interpret technical and scientific reports and documents and assist with the management of projects. * Proven management and negotiation skills. * Ability to work productively in an environment consisting of multidisciplinary internal and external PUCMA staff and stakeholders. * Computer literacy. * Good written and verbal communication, presentation, and report writing skills. * Able to provide technical and scientific support to other PUCMA functions as well as the ability to capacitate and act as a mentor and supervisor to junior staff. * Good interpersonal skills. * Ability to interact with communities and stakeholder groups. Who should apply The ideal candidate is an experienced environmental or natural sciences professional with at least six years of post-qualification experience, possessing a strong understanding of water resource management, the National Water Act, Resource Directed Measures, and River Health Monitoring. They should be proficient in technical report writing, project management, and capable of both providing scientific support and supervising junior staff. Strong communication, negotiation, and interpersonal skills are essential for collaborating with diverse internal and external stakeholders, communities, and government departments. The candidate must also be computer literate and able to manage financial planning for water resource programs. Deadline Not specified Reference Original posting: https://www.govpage.co.za/vacancies/department-of-water-and-sanitation-dws-vacancies-from-dpsa-circular-39-of-2026#spani-ref-pucma-46 Source: govpage
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