Environmental Officer Production Grade A – C

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**Overview** This role is for an Environmental Officer Production Grade A – C within the Department of Water and Sanitation (DWS). The position is located in the Water and Sanitation Services Management Branch, specifically in Provincial Operations: Western Cape, based in Bellville. The salary offered is R357 597 – R610 131 per annum, under an OSD (Occupation Specific Dispensation) framework. **What you will do** * Implement and enforce the National Water Act, 1998 (Act No. 36 of 1998), Water Services Act, 1997 (Act No. 108 of 1997), relevant policies, compulsory national water and sanitation norms and standards, protocols, standard operating procedures, strategies, and Regulation 3630 in relation to wastewater management and treatment. * Perform inspections of wastewater collection and treatment systems, including public and private wastewater treatment facilities. * Compile detailed wastewater treatment works inspection reports, feedback letters, and non-compliance letters. * Implement the Water Services Regulation Operational Plan in relation to wastewater services. * Monitor and verify wastewater monitoring data submitted by Water Services Institutions on the Departmental Integrated Regulatory Information System (IRIS). * Provide guidance and support to Water Services Institutions, including reviewing Wastewater Risk Abatement Plans (W2RAPs) and monitoring the implementation thereof. * Respond to wastewater-related complaints, pollution incidents, and reported failures of wastewater treatment systems. * Conduct investigative and audit wastewater sampling for laboratory analysis, interpretation of analytical reports and compilation of wastewater quality status reports. * Participate in the implementation of the National Green Drop Programme within Water Services Institutions. * Monitor compliance and progress of corrective action plans for the National Green Drop Programme. * Monitor the operational and process performance of wastewater treatment works, including effluent quality, flow monitoring, process control, sludge management, and maintenance. * Represent the Department in various standing intergovernmental committees and stakeholder forums. **Requirements (from the original advert)** * A National Diploma in Environmental Management or Natural Sciences. * One (1) year experience in the relevant field of Water Resources Management including internship or experiential learning will serve as an added advantage. * The disclosure of valid unexpired driver’s license. * Research and development. * Knowledge and experience in project and programme management. * Understanding social and economic development issues. * Technical report writing. * Professional judgement. * Data analysis. * Policy development and analysis. * Presentation skills, creativity, mentoring, team leadership and analytical skills. * Decision making. * Understanding of conflict, people and financial management. * Good communication skills both (verbal and written). * Problem solving and analysis. * Computer literacy. * Planning and organizing. **Who should apply** Candidates should hold a National Diploma in Environmental Management or Natural Sciences. While not strictly required, one year of experience in Water Resources Management, including internships or experiential learning, will be considered an advantage. Applicants must possess a valid, unexpired driver’s license. The ideal candidate will demonstrate skills in research and development, project and programme management, understanding social and economic development issues, technical report writing, professional judgement, data analysis, policy development and analysis, presentation, creativity, mentoring, team leadership, analytical thinking, decision-making, conflict, people and financial management, strong verbal and written communication, problem-solving and analysis, computer literacy, and planning and organizing. **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-131126-24 Source: govpage

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