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x2 Environment Officer Posts at the Department of Water and Sanitation (South Africa)

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DEADLINE: 09 May 2023

POST: ENVIRONMENTAL OFFICER: SPECIALISED PRODUCTION GRADE A (X2 POSTS) REF NO: 090523/07

BRANCH: INFRASTRUCTURE MANAGEMENT: HEAD OFFICE
SALARY: R420 318 per annum (OSD)
CENTRE: Pretoria (Head Office)

Qualifications, Experience, and Skills

REQUIREMENTS: A relevant Honours Degree in Environmental studies or related fields. Experience in any of the following fields will serve as an advantage: Water Resources Management, Environmental Sciences, Environmental Law, Natural Resource Economics, Compliance Monitoring, and Enforcement. A valid and unexpired driver’s license. Working knowledge of the National Water Act, 1998 (Act No 36 of 1998) and related policies. Computer literacy. Working knowledge of relevant Environmental Management legislation and related policies. Knowledge of Integrated Water Resources Management. Knowledge of PFMA and Treasury Regulations 16. Knowledge of Safety at Sport and Recreational Events Act. Knowledge of the Occupational Health and Safety Act. Ability to review technical and scientific reports and provide recommendations. Exposure to construction environmental management. Technical report writing skills. Ability to provide technical and scientific support to Department of Water and Sanitation (DWS) units and other government departments. Professional Judgment. Good communication, presentation, and networking skills. People management skills. Planning, organizing, conflict management, and change management. Excellent problem-solving and analysis. The ability to work independently, to interact with communities, Professional Service Providers (PSPs), and planning partners in the water sector. Willingness to travel extensively all over the country and work irregular hours.

Duties & Responsibilities

DUTIES: Provide integrated environmental services towards the development, maintenance, rehabilitation, and refurbishment of bulk water infrastructure projects. This includes amongst others, the undertaking of environmental legislative screening investigations. Compilation of Environmental Management Programmes. Provide technical inputs to DWS environmental projects. Resolve social and ecological issues that arise during the construction, upgrading of infrastructure, and conducting environmental audits. Assist in developing and implementation of recreational water use policies and guidelines. Implementation of other related legislation dealing with access and use of state dams for recreational purposes. Advise on applications for commercial recreational water use at state dams especially with regards to PFMA and Treasury Regulation 16 requirements. Give support and guidance to the DWS Infrastructure Management cluster offices. Provide technical support to land use management within state dams. Evaluate and review scientific data in support of the compilation and implementation of the Resource Management Plans at state dams. Provide technical support to Cluster Offices on Public Private Partnership projects. Represent the Department in various fora including participation in the Project Coordination Committee / technical committee meetings for projects. Develop terms of reference and assist in the management of PSPs where required. Attend meetings and managing conflict among various stakeholders during the relocation and settlement negotiation process.

ENQUIRIES: Mr SP Nhlabathi, Tel No: (012) 336 7592

How to apply

APPLICATIONS: Pretoria (Head Office): Please forward your application quoting the relevant reference number to the Department of Water and Sanitation, Private Bag X350, Pretoria, 0001 or hand deliver to Delta Continental Building, Corner of Visagie and Bosman Street, Pretoria. For Attention: Planning, Recruitment & Selection Unit

Application Notes

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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