The Department of Water and Sanitation is the custodian of South Africa's water resources. It is primarily responsible for the formulation and implementation of policy governing this sector.
While striving to ensure that all South Africans gain access to clean water and dignified sanitation, the department also promotes effective and efficient water resou...
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National Diploma or Degree in Natural Sciences. A minimum of three (3) years working experience in the field will serve as an added advantage. The disclosure of a valid, unexpired driver’s licence. Water use investigation and inspections. Sampling procedures, report writing.
Duties
Process water use authorisation and conduct water use and site inspections, investigations and law enforcement. Conduct a criminal investigation into non-compliance with applicable legislation. Liaise with clients and other stakeholders to obtain outstanding information during water use authorisation assessments. Requesting scientific input within the department using the specified templates. Access and evaluate hydrological and environmental information with regard to authorisation applications.
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 licence conditions to control/mitigate the negative impacts of water uses. Commenting on EIA’s, BAR’s and other environmental reports. Assist in responding to queries from clients within and outside the department. Perform all administrative and related functions.
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