Environmental Officer Production Grade A - C

Branch: Water And Sanitation Services Management: FS Cd: Provincial Operations: Free State Sd: Sanitation Services Regulation Department: Department of Water and Sanitation Centre: Bloemfontein Salary: R357 597 – R610 131 per annum, (OSD) Reference: 301026/28 DUTIES Conducting inspections on wastewater systems infrastructure and compilation of detailed inspection reports with recommendations. Monitoring compliance to wastewater effluent quality standards and compilation of relevant reports with recommendations. Issuing letters of non-compliance to wastewater effluent quality standards and monitoring remedial actions. Monitoring the loading of wastewater services data by Water Services Institutions in the Integrated Regulatory Information System (IRIS). Compilation of presentations for catchment management forums and DWS management. Preparations, and conducting of assessments relating to regulatory Green Drop regulatory programme. Coordinating submission and monitoring implementation of submitted corrective action plans for the Green Drop programme. Coordinating with Catchment Management Agencies on the investigations and reporting on sewer spillages and pollution incidents. Monitoring compliance of onsite sanitation to relevant guidelines and regulations. Evaluate and provide comments on Environmental Impact Assessment, Basic Assessment Reports, and Environmental Management Plans relating to infrastructure developments projects (e.g. housing developments, shopping centres, etc.). ENQUIRIES Mr N Musekene Tel No: (051) 405 9000 HOW TO APPLY All applications to be submitted online on the following link: https://erecruitment.dws.gov.za/ NOTE Interested applicants must submit their applications via the online link https://erecruitment.dws.gov.za Other related documentation such as copies of qualifications, identity document, driver’s license etc need not to accompany the application when applying for a post as such documentation must only be produced by shortlisted candidates during the interview date in line with DPSA circular 19 of 2022. With reference to applicants bearing professional or occupational registration, fields provided in Part B on the online Z83 must be completed as these fields are regarded as compulsory. Failure to complete or disclose all required information will automatically disqualify the applicant. No late applications will be accepted. Shortlisted candidates will be subjected to suitability checks (SAQA verification, reference checks criminal and credit checks). SAQA evaluation certificate must accompany foreign qualifications (only when shortlisted). Applications that do not comply with the above- mentioned requirements will not be considered. All shortlisted candidates for SMS posts will be subjected to a technical exercise and interview. Following the technical exercise and interview, a maximum of three (3) SMS candidates will undergo psychometric assessments to assess cognitive capabilities, behavioural preferences, emotional intelligence, and integrity and a pre-entry certificate obtained from the National School of government is required prior to the appointment. All shortlisted candidates, including the SMS, shall undertake two pre-entry assessments. One will be a practical exercise to determine a candidate’s suitability based on the post’s technical and generic requirements and the other must be an integrity (ethical conduct) assessment. Candidates will be required to complete a financial disclosure form and undergo security clearance. Foreigners or dual citizenship holders must provide a police clearance certificate from country of origin (only when shortlisted). The Department of Water Sanitation is an equal opportunity employer. In the filling of vacant posts, the objectives of section 195 (1) (i) of the Constitution of South Africa, 1996 (Act No: 108 of 1996) the Employment Equity imperatives as defined by the Employment Equity Act, 1998 (Act No: 55 of 1998) and relevant Human Resources policies of the Department will be taken into consideration. Correspondence will be limited to short-listed candidates only. If you do not hear from us within three (3) months of this advertisement, please accept that your application has been unsuccessful. Faxed applications will not be considered. The department reserves the right not to fill these positions. Women and persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply and preference will be given to the EE Targets. MANAGEMENT ECHELON Source: DPSA Public Service Vacancy Circular 37 of 2026. Apply exactly as the department instructs (Z83 form and CV); Insly does not forward applications for public service posts.

A National Diploma in Environmental Management/Natural Sciences. Experience in water services management or regulation will serve as an added advantage. The disclosure of a valid unexpired driver’s license. Computer skills (MS Office). Data analysis, good presentation and communication skills. Technical report writing and professional judgement skills. Understanding of the National Water Act, Water Services Act and related legislation. An understanding of the National Green Drop Program. Willingness to travel and drive long distances.