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Department of Water and Sanitation
Salary band
R 610 131
Closing date
28 August 2026
Reference
VOCMA 38
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Department
Department of Water and Sanitation
Location
Bloemfontein
Salary
R357 597 – R610 131 per annum, (OSD)
Requirements
A National Diploma in Environmental Management or Natural Science in any one of the following fields: Agriculture, Agricultural, Integrated Water Resource Management, Hydrology (Surface or Ground); Chemistry, Biochemistry, Microbiology, Water Utilization, Water Resource Engineering and or Geohydrology. Practical experience in the field of compliance monitoring and enforcement will be an added advantage. The disclosure of a valid unexpired 127 driver’s license. Good computer literacy and writing skills. Good communication skills both written and verbal. Knowledge and understanding of water sector relevant legislation (National Water Act 1998, Water Services Act 1997 and related Environmental legislation e.g. NEMA, Waste Act). Knowledge of Industrial, agricultural, afforestation, municipal and mining processes. Knowledge of compliance monitoring and enforcement with an understanding of prevailing principles of Integrated Water Resource Management, water resource protection and Catchment Management. Knowledge of GIS. Willingness to travel extensively and work irregular hours.
Duties
Compliance monitoring of water users across all sectors (Mines, Afforestation, Municipal, Industry, Agro processing) against issued authorizations and other regulatory requirements. Notification of audit to water user. Compilation of audit report through NCIMS. Communicate audit findings to water users. Investigation of non-compliant cases (Queries, complaints, pollution incidents, etc). Ensure administrative enforcement by issuing Notices/ Directives/ Follow- ups on notices/ directives issued. Monitor compliance on sites issued with notices/ directives by conducting follow-up site inspections. – Institute legal actions where legal notices do not achieve the desired outcome. Compilation of investigation reports through the ECMS. Facilitate representation / action plan review on non-compliant cases / sites and attend Representation committee meetings. Adherence to deadlines on submissions as per the Standard Operating Procedures.
Enquiries
Mr V Blair Tel No: (051) 405 9000
Closing Date
s on submissions as per the Standard Operating Procedures.
Administrative and clerical positions are among the most consistently advertised roles in both the South African public and private sectors. Government departments in particular have a high and ongoing demand for administrative clerks, especially at salary levels 5 to 7 on the public service scale. These roles form the operational backbone of every department and offer a stable entry point into a public sector career with a clear progression path.
This vacancy is within Department of Water and Sanitation. Government departments in South Africa advertise vacancies through the Public Service Commission and are required to follow a standardised recruitment process governed by the Public Service Act. Applications are screened against the minimum requirements listed in the advert before any CV is reviewed by a panel.
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The advertised salary band for this post is R 610 131. This is the all-inclusive remuneration package, which typically covers basic salary, medical aid contribution, and other benefits. The exact split between cash and benefits is determined at appointment stage.
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