ENVIRONMENTAL OFFICER PRODUCTION GRADE A - C
Department of Water and Sanitation · Bloemfontein
- Closing date
- 30 October 2026
- Reference
- 301026/28
- 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: Bloemfontein Salary: R357 597 – R610 131 per annum, (OSD) 93 Requirements: 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. 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.). Application instructions: ted corrective action plans for the Green Drop programme. Coordinating with Catchment Management Agencies on the investigations and reporting on sewer spillages and pollution incidents. Enquiries: Mr N Musekene Tel No: (051) 405 9000 Closing Date: 2026-10-30T23:59:00+02:00
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Requirements
- ✓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
Key responsibilities
- •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