Environmental Officer Position at the Department of Water and Sanitation: Apply
Environmental Officer Position at the Department of Water and Sanitation: Apply
DEADLINE: 19 May 2023
POST: ENVIRONMENTAL OFFICER: PRODUCTION GRADE A-C REF NO: 190523/03
BRANCH: PROVINCIAL COOPERATION AND INTERNATIONAL COORDINATION: FREE STATE
- CENTRE: Bloemfontein
- Salary: R310 767 – R531 117 per annum (OSD) (Offer will be based on years of experience)
REQUIREMENTS: National Diploma in Environmental Management or Natural Science or relevant. Experience in water services management or regulation will be an added advantage. A valid and unexpired driver’s license. Computer skills (MS Office). Good presentation and communication skills. An understanding of water resources, and water services-related legislations such as the National Water Act 1998, Water Services Act 1997, etc. An understanding of the National Blue and Green Drop Programs. Willingness to travel and work extensive hours.
DUTIES: Perform detailed inspections of water and wastewater treatment plants and compilation of detailed inspection reports. Investigate drinking water quality failures. Investigate and compile detailed reports for sewer spillages and pollution incidents. Conduct routine monitoring of drinking water and wastewater effluent quality and issue non- compliance letters. Support the implementation of the National Blue and Green Drop Programs within water services institutions. Monitor compliance and progress of corrective action plans for the National Blue and Green Drop Programs. Evaluate and comment on Environmental Impact Assessments, Basic Assessment Reports, and Environmental Management Plans.
ENQUIRIES: Mr G Janse van Noordwyk Telephone: (051) 405 9000
How to apply
APPLICATIONS: Free State (Bloemfontein): Please forward your applications quoting the relevant reference number to: Chief Director, Department of Water and Sanitation, Private Bag 528, BLOEMFONTEIN, 9301 or hand deliver at Department of Water and Sanitation, Corner Charlotte Maxeke and East Burger Streets, Bloem-Plaza Building, Second floor. For Attention: Ms L Wymers
Application Note
NOTE: Interested applicants must submit their applications for employment to the address specified on each post. Applications must be submitted using the newly implemented Z83 form obtainable on the Department of Water and Sanitations website, under career opportunities or the DPSA website, under vacancies in the Public Service (point 4) and should be accompanied by a comprehensive CV (with full particulars of the applicants’ training, qualifications, competencies, knowledge & experience). All required information on the Z83 application form must be provided. Other related documentation such as copies of qualifications, identity document, drivers license etc need not to accompany the application when applying for a post as such documentation must only be produced by shortlisted candidates during the interview date in line with DPSA circular 19 of 2022. With reference to applicants bearing professional or occupational registration, fields provided in Part B of the Z83 must be completed as these fields are regarded as compulsory and such details must also be included in the applicants CV. For posts requiring a drivers license, annotate such details on CV. Failure to complete or disclose all required information will automatically disqualify the applicant. No late, applications will be accepted. A SAQA evaluation certificate must accompany foreign qualification/s (only when shortlisted). Applications that do not comply with the above-mentioned requirements will not be considered. *All shortlisted candidates pertaining to Senior Management Services (SMS) posts will be subjected to a technical and competency assessment and a pre-entry certificate obtained from the National School of government is required prior to the appointment. (Individuals who have completed the course already, and who are therefore in possession of a certificate are welcome to submit such, however, it is not required that an applicant submit such when applying for the post prior to the closing date. The link for the completion of the course for the certificate for the pre-entry into SMS can be found on http://www.thensg.gov.za/training-course/sms-pre-entry-programme/. Candidates will be required to complete a financial disclosure form and undergo a security clearance. Foreigners or dual citizenship holders must provide a police clearance certificate from country of origin (only when shortlisted).The Department of Water Sanitation is an equal opportunity employer. In the filling of vacant posts, the objectives of section 195 (1) (i) of the Constitution of South Africa, 1996 (Act No: 108 of 1996) the Employment Equity imperatives as defined by the Employment Equity Act, 1998 (Act No: 55 of 1998) and relevant Human Resources policies of the Department will be taken into consideration. Correspondence will be limited to short-listed candidates only. If you do not hear from us within three (3) months of this advertisement, please accept that your application has been unsuccessful. Faxed or emailed applications will not be considered. The department reserves the right not to fill these positions. Women and persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply and preference will be given to the EE Targets.
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