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Department of Water and Sanitation
Salary band
R 610 131
Closing date
28 August 2026
Reference
VOCMA 39
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Department of Water and Sanitation
Location
Bloemfontein REQUIREMENTS A National Diploma in Environmental Management in Natural Sciences. Practical experience in the field of Water Quality Management will serve as an added advantage. The disclosure of a valid unexpired driver’s license. Understanding of WMS operating system will serve an advantage. Good computer literacy and writing skills. Good communication skills (both verbal and written). Understanding of the National Water Act 1998, the Water Services Act 1997, and related environmental legislation e.g. NEMA. Knowledge of industrial, agricultural and mining processes. Practical knowledge on wastewater treatment processes and related technologies will serve as an advantage. Knowledge of Water Quality Management with an understanding of prevailing principles of integrated Water Resource Management and catchment management. Willing to travel extensively and work irregular hours and days. Presentation skills. Policy development and analysis. Programme and project management. Technical report writing skills. Data analysis.
Salary
R357 597 – R610 131 per annum, (OSD)
Requirements
A National Diploma in Environmental Management in Natural Sciences. Practical experience in the field of Water Quality Management will serve as an added advantage. The disclosure of a valid unexpired driver’s license. Understanding of WMS operating system will serve an advantage. Good computer literacy and writing skills. Good communication skills (both verbal and written). Understanding of the National Water Act 1998, the Water Services Act 1997, and related environmental legislation e.g. NEMA. Knowledge of industrial, agricultural and mining processes. Practical knowledge on wastewater treatment processes and related technologies will serve as an advantage. Knowledge of Water Quality Management with an understanding of prevailing principles of integrated Water Resource Management and catchment management. Willing to travel extensively and work irregular hours and days. Presentation skills. Policy development and analysis. Programme and project management. Technical report writing skills. Data analysis.
Duties
The promotion of water resource awareness in order to maintain water quality policies, legislation, protocols, regulations and guidelines. Catchment management, providing comments on scientific reports. Process environmental authorisation applications for development and utilization of areas in terms of environmental legislation. Conduct catchment monitoring and draft water quality reports. Attend to pollution incidents. Management of water quality within specific catchment areas. Co-ordinate the promotion of strategies for cleaner production technologies. Ensure enforcement of statutory obligations regarding water quality. Participate on water resource management.
Enquiries
Mr V Magwala Tel No: (012) 392 1300
Closing Date
2026-08-28T23:59:00+02:00
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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