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x2 ENVIRONMENTAL OFFICER: DEPARTMENT OF WATER AND SANITATION (Closing Date: 21 October 2022)

x2 Environmental Officer: Department of Water and Sanitation.

DEADLINE: 21 October 2022

POST: ENVIRONMENTAL OFFICER PRODUCTION GRADE A (X2 POST) REF NO: 211022/03 BRANCH: PROVINCIAL COORDINATION AND INTERNATIONAL COORPORATION:

FREE STATE SALARY: R 276 831 per annum (OSD)

CENTRE: Bloemfontein

REQUIREMENTS:

A National Diploma in Environmental Management or Natural Science in any one of the following fields: Agriculture, Resource-economics, Integrated Water Resource Management and Water Resource Engineering. Experience in water related area after obtaining qualification will be an added advantage. A valid code B drivers’ license. Sound knowledge of integrated water resource management, water quality management and water resource protection. Knowledge and understanding of the water sector: relevant legislations (NWA, CARA and NEMA, MPRDA) and related policies, regulations, guidelines and principles; and implementation thereof. Good communication, interpersonal relations and organising skills. Report writing and presentation skills. Ability to work in a multi-disciplinary environment. Willingness to work beyond normal working hours and travel; and ability to work under pressure. Liaising and networking skills relevant to Corporative Governance and stakeholder engagement.

DUTIES:

Assess completeness of Water Use License Applications and conduct site inspections. Liaise with clients and other stakeholders to obtain outstanding information during Water Use License Authorisation assessments. Request scientific inputs within the Department using the specified templates. Access and evaluate Hydrological and Environmental information regarding license applications. Assist in development of policies and guidelines for the implementation of National Water Act (NWA), 36 of 1998 regarding the water use sector. Final assessment of information submitted by Water Use License Applicants and input from internal specialists. Drafting record of recommendations (RORs) and resultant decision documents. Draft license conditions to control/mitigate the negative impacts of water use. Assist on responding to queries from clients within and outside the department.

ENQUIRIES: Mr B Fortuin, Tel No: 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

Note: In the filling of vacant post, The Employment Equity Plan of the Department shall inform the employment decision. It is the Department’s intention to promote equity (race, gender and disability) through the filling of this post.

APPLICATION 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. 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. 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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Environmental Officer Post Vacancy Circular (PDF)

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