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  • Posted: Jul 10, 2026
    Deadline: Jul 17, 2026
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  • 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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    Environmental Officer Specialised Production Grade A

    Requirements

    • A relevant honours degree in environmental science or a relevant qualification at NQF level 8, coupled with a minimum of three (3) years' working experience post the required qualification. The disclosure of a valid, unexpired driver’s licence. Experience in any of the following fields will serve as an advantage: Environmental Science/Water Resource Management/Environmental Law/Natural Resource Economics/Occupational Health and Safety and Construction Health and Safety. 

    Duties

    • Provide support and oversight to three area offices within Northern Operations, namely, the Hartbeespoort Area Office, the Groblersdal Area Office, and the Tzaneen Area Office at the 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 compiling 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 the development 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 input on applications for commercial recreational water use at state dams, especially with regard to PFMA and Treasury Regulations 16 requirements. Conduct routine monitoring for GWWs under the management of Northern Operations.

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    Interested and qualified? Go to Department of Water and Sanitation on erecruitment.dws.gov.za to apply

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