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ENVIRONMENTAL OFFICER SPECIALISED PRODUCTION GRADE A REF

Department of Water and Sanitation

Salary band

R 518 769

Closing date

7 August 2026

Reference

070826/02

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About this role

Department

Department of Water and Sanitation

Location

Hartbeespoort

Salary

R518 769 per annum, (OSD)

Requirements

A relevant Honours Degree in Environmental Science or relevant qualification at NQF level 8) coupled with a minimum of three (3) years working experience post the required qualification. The disclosure of valid unexpired driver’s license. Experience in any of the following fields will service as an added

Duties

Provide support and oversight to three Area offices within the Northern Operations, namely: Hartbeespoort Area Office, Groblersdal Area Office and Tzaneen Area office at Technical Services sub-directorate. To provide integrated environmental services towards the development, maintenance, rehabilitation and refurbishment of bulk water infrastructure including operations and maintenance projects in Civil, Mechanical and Electrical for three Area Offices. This includes amongst others, the undertaking of environmental legislative screening assessment and compile terms of reference for the appointment of environmental assessment practitioners and related services. Compilation of environmental management plans. Provide environmental, health and safety inputs during the planning and construction phase of projects Conduct environmental audits for bulk water infrastructure and operations and maintenance projects. Conduct site inspections, undertake both routine and special inspections and generate technical and monitoring reports. Assist in developing and implementation of commercial recreational and recreational water use policies and guidelines. Implementation of other related legislation dealing with access and use of State Dams. Give inputs on applications for commercial recreational water use at State Dams especially with regards to PFMA and Treasury Regulations 16 requirements. Conduct routine monitoring for GWWs under the management of Northern Operations.

Enquiries

Mr IR Mmutloane Tel No: (012) 200 9000

Closing Date

2026-08-07T23:59:00+02:00

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Requirements

·A relevant Honours Degree in Environmental Science or relevant qualification at NQF level 8) coupled with a minimum of three (3) years working experience post the required qualification
·The disclosure of valid unexpired driver’s license
·Experience in any of the following fields will service as an added

Key Duties

·Provide support and oversight to three Area offices within the Northern Operations, namely: Hartbeespoort Area Office, Groblersdal Area Office and Tzaneen Area office at Technical Services sub-directorate
·To provide integrated environmental services towards the development, maintenance, rehabilitation and refurbishment of bulk water infrastructure including operations and maintenance projects in Civil, Mechanical and Electrical for three Area Offices
·This includes amongst others, the undertaking of environmental legislative screening assessment and compile terms of reference for the appointment of environmental assessment practitioners and related services
·Compilation of environmental management plans
·Provide environmental, health and safety inputs during the planning and construction phase of projects Conduct environmental audits for bulk water infrastructure and operations and maintenance projects
·Conduct site inspections, undertake both routine and special inspections and generate technical and monitoring reports
·Assist in developing and implementation of commercial recreational and recreational water use policies and guidelines
·Implementation of other related legislation dealing with access and use of State Dams
·Give inputs on applications for commercial recreational water use at State Dams especially with regards to PFMA and Treasury Regulations 16 requirements
·Conduct routine monitoring for GWWs under the management of Northern Operations

Before you apply - checklist

Make sure you have everything ready before the closing date.

✓Download and fully complete the official Z83 form - partial or outdated Z83 versions are rejected
✓Prepare a detailed CV listing every previous post with exact start and end dates (month and year)
✓Get certified copies of all qualifications - certification must be done at a police station or commissioner of oaths
✓Include a certified copy of your South African ID document or passport
✓Include a copy of your valid driver's licence (front and back)
✓Be prepared to undergo a criminal record check - a conviction may disqualify you depending on the nature of the post
✓Submit your complete application package to ditprecruit58@nda.gov.za before the closing date - late or incomplete submissions are not considered

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How do I apply for the ENVIRONMENTAL OFFICER SPECIALISED PRODUCTION GRADE A REF position at Department of Water and Sanitation?+

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What is the salary for the ENVIRONMENTAL OFFICER SPECIALISED PRODUCTION GRADE A REF position?+

The advertised salary band for this post is R 518 769. 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.

When does the ENVIRONMENTAL OFFICER SPECIALISED PRODUCTION GRADE A REF application close?+

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