ENVIRONMENTAL OFFICER PRODUCTION
Department of Water and Sanitation · Kugompo
- Closing date
- 30 October 2026
- Reference
- 301026/27
- Salary band
- R 610 131
- Application method
- Email application
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Vacancy information from the employer
Department: Department of Water and Sanitation Location: Kugompo Salary: R357 597 – R610 131 per annum, (OSD) Duties: Monitor Compliance to Water Use Efficiency standards and compilation of the relevant reports with recommendations. Monitor the development and implementation of Water Conservation and Water Demand Management (WC/WDM) programmes, strategies, business plans and relevant projects by Water Management Institutions including Water Services Authorities. Ensure the roll out of WC/WDM improvement systems, measures, and procedures is compliant with sectoral determined benchmarks and water use efficiency practices. Monitoring the development and submission of the standard International Water Association (IWA) Water balances by Water Services Authorities. Assessment and monitoring of Water losses and non-revenue water using the IWA water balance information, to regulate the municipal sector. Preparations, and conducting of assessments relating to No Drop regulatory programme. Coordinating submission and monitoring implementation of submitted corrective action plans for the No Drop programme. Monitoring the loading of water use efficiency data by Water Services Institutions in the Integrated Regulatory Information System (IRIS). Compilation of presentations for catchment management forums and DWS management. Provide regulatory findings to be used for the development and facilitation of the provision of appropriate training, training manuals and courses to relevant stakeholders within the Local Government sector. Provide inputs to the Operational Plan of the Directorate. Assist with compilation and submission of monthly, quarterly and annual reports (performance and risk). Application instructions: . Effective communication skills both verbally and in writing with management, colleagues, and individuals outside of the organization. Effective analytical and problem-solving skills. Good planning and organizing skills. Technical report writing and professional judgement skills. Data analysis and presentation skills. Knowledge of policy development and analysis. Financial Management Skills. Understanding of Public Finance Management Act (PFMA), National Water Act (NWA), Water Services Act (WSA) and related legislation. Good computer literacy and writing skills. Good communication skills (both verbal and written). Knowledge and understanding of the National Water Act 1998, the Water Services Act 1997, and related environmental legislation. Willingness to travel extensive hours. Enquiries: Ms Z Maqwazima Tel No: (043) 701 2373 Closing Date: 2026-10-30T23:59:00+02:00
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Key responsibilities
- •Monitor Compliance to Water Use Efficiency standards and compilation of the relevant reports with recommendations
- •Monitor the development and implementation of Water Conservation and Water Demand Management (WC/WDM) programmes, strategies, business plans and relevant projects by Water Management Institutions including Water Services Authorities
- •Ensure the roll out of WC/WDM improvement systems, measures, and procedures is compliant with sectoral determined benchmarks and water use efficiency practices
- •Monitoring the development and submission of the standard International Water Association (IWA) Water balances by Water Services Authorities
- •Assessment and monitoring of Water losses and non-revenue water using the IWA water balance information, to regulate the municipal sector
- •Preparations, and conducting of assessments relating to No Drop regulatory programme
- •Coordinating submission and monitoring implementation of submitted corrective action plans for the No Drop programme
- •Monitoring the loading of water use efficiency data by Water Services Institutions in the Integrated Regulatory Information System (IRIS)
- •Compilation of presentations for catchment management forums and DWS management
- •Provide regulatory findings to be used for the development and facilitation of the provision of appropriate training, training manuals and courses to relevant stakeholders within the Local Government sector