Hot Jobs at Department of Water and Sanitation

Requirements

• PhD in Hydrology, Environmental Science, Water Resource Management, or a related field of science.
• Ten (10) years relevant scientific experience in water resource management or related scientific field after BSc Degree qualification. Compulsory registration with the South African Council for Natural Scientific Professions (SACNASP) as a professional in an appropriate field of practice. The disclosure of a valid unexpired driver’s licence. 

Duties

• Provide scientific support in the regulation and management of instream water impacts. Conduct technical assessments of water use licence applications. Provide technical inputs into Records of Decisions for environmental authorisation applications. Evaluate hydrological data and determine impacts on water resources.
• Develop and review resource protection measures, including ecological reserve requirements. Support compliance monitoring and enforcement initiatives. Participate in policy development and implementation within the Directorate. Liaise with stakeholders, including government entities, Water Research Commission, academic and other research Institutions, consultants, and water users. Supervise and mentor junior officials.
• Compile technical reports and provide recommendations for decision-making. Development of guidelines and protocols for Instream Water Impacts and ensure their implementation. Lead, coordinate, and develop scientific models and regulatory frameworks. Capacity building of internal and external stakeholders. Conduct and participate in research initiatives. Provide specialized scientific and technical expertise in support of the Department during Water Tribunal proceedings and/or any litigation related processes.

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Requirements

• A Bachelor’s degree in landscape architecture or relevant qualification. Six (6) years post qualification landscape architectural experience required. Post graduate qualification will serve as an added advantage. Compulsory registration with South African Council for the Landscape Architectural Profession (SACLAP) as a Professional Landscape Architect. The disclosure of a valid unexpired driver’s licence. 

Duties

• Conduct technical assessments of water use licence applications and provide technical inputs into Records of Decisions for environmental authorisation applications with a specific focus on landscape and ecological impacts. Provide specialist input on landscape and instream water Impacts related developments.
• Ensure compliance with environmental and water legislation. Conduct site inspections and evaluate landscape impacts of proposed developments. Participate in policy development and implementation within the Directorate. Support compliance monitoring and enforcement initiatives. Liaise with internal and external stakeholders on regulatory matters. Compile technical reports and provide recommendations for decision-making.
• Development of guidelines and protocols for Instream Water Impacts with a focus on Landscape Architecture and ensure their implementation. Mentor junior officials. Capacity building of internal and external stakeholders. Conduct and participate in research initiatives. Provide specialised technical expertise in support of the Department during Water Tribunal proceedings and/or any litigation related processes.

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• A Bachelor’s degree (NQF level 7) in Public Policy, Social Science, Development Studies, Public Administration, or relevant qualification as recognized by SAQA. A minimum of five (5) years’ experience in the water and sanitation sector policy development and strategy. Knowledge and experience in policy and strategy development and implementation.

Duties

• Facilitate the development of water services policy and strategy and related processes. Facilitate consultations and workshops with stakeholders (internal and external) during policy and strategy formulation. Conduct periodic review of the water services strategy considering identified areas for review.
• Monitor implementation of current water services strategies to identify gaps and improvement areas. Conduct policy research to inform evidence-based policy making. Prepare SEIAS phase 1 (initial assessment) and phase 2 (full assessment) reports for proposed policies, strategies and regulations.
• Develop and review Social Economic Impact Assessment System (SEIAS) reports on policy strategy and regulation. Facilitate the development of legislation, operational policies, and strategies. Provide technical input into drafting of water sector legislation and operational guidelines. Manage human resources, financial and risk management,

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Requirements

• A Bachelor’s Degree in Water / Natural Science, Engineering (Civil / Electrical), Environmental or relevant qualification at NQF level 7. Five (5) years’ experience in Water Sector Management. The disclosure of a valid unexpired driver’s license.

Duties

• Provide operational plan to ensure monitoring and compliance of water services institutions (IPAP). Construct operational plan for water service institutions compliance monitoring. Advises management on policies and strategies relevant to water services institutions performance monitoring Develop local monitoring strategies and standards.
• Implementation of norma and standards. Coordinate regulation of municipal water use efficiency (No Drop) in the provincial operational area. Manage water services institutions performance compliance monitoring programme. Analyze routine monitoring reports. Draft provincial water services institutions performance compliance monitoring report. Develop remedial action plans to address water loss. Implementation of remedial action plans.
• Lead monitoring of municipal water and sanitation tariffs. Evaluation of municipal water and sanitation tariffs against prescribed tariff methodology. Mediate in application of tariffs to ensure tariffs are equitably applied. Escalate noncompliance with tariff implementation. Unit management. Performance management. Training and development. Discipline management. Resource allocation Routine reports.

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Requirements

• A Bachelor’s Degree in Water / Urban / Natural / Environmental Science / Engineering (Civil / Electrical) or relevant qualification at NQF level 7. Five (5) Years’ experience in Water Sector Management. The disclosure of a valid unexpired driver’s license.

Duties

• Provide operational plan to ensure monitoring and compliance of wastewater standards. Develop a vision and mission for the supply of wastewater quality to water sector users. Ensures a culture of innovation and performance. Construct operational plan for wastewater compliance monitoring. Advises top management and legislature, as well as relevant sector bodies, on policies and strategies relevant to the sector. Ensures compliance to legislative requirements and framework agreements. Manage compliance monitoring programme. Analyze routine monitoring reports. Draft provincial wastewater compliance report.
• Ensures maintenance of the wastewater quality system. Manage regular monitoring of wastewater processing facilities. consult with wastewater processing facilities operational management. Guide the development of maintenance plans for wastewater processing facilities. Facilitates implementation of wastewater quality action plan. Develop remedial action plans to address non-compliance. Implementation and monitoring of remedial maintenance schedules.
• Implementation of remedial action addressing wastewater quality. Manage implementation of green drop programme. Coordinate the customizing of local green drop programmes. Develop systems for implementation of green drop programmes. Lead monitoring of impact of green drop programmes. Develop and implement interventions to improve green drop programmes. Unit management. Performance management. Training and development. Discipline management. Resource allocation. Routine reports.

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Requirements

• Must possess an NQF 6 qualification (National Diploma) in Real Estate, Property studies, Land Management or equivalent qualifications. Five (5) years relevant experience in land acquisition, land use management, property management or related fields. 

Duties

• Facilitate and coordinate land acquisition processes in accordance with approved policies, procedures, and delegated authority. Support the development and implementation of land acquisition practices, methodologies, and standard operating procedures within the unit. Coordinate the administration of land use management matters, including land use determinations and compliance with applicable legislation. Prepare, compile, and submit accurate monthly, quarterly, and ad hoc reports within prescribed timeframes.
• Prepare submissions, memoranda, and reports on land acquisition, land use, and land administration matters in compliance with legislative, policy, and departmental requirements. Provide guidance and supervision to staff on the interpretation and application of land-related legislation, policies, and departmental guidelines. Render administrative support in relation to wayleaves, servitudes, and leasing of State land within delegated authority. Verify and ensure that State land parcels are correctly vested under the Department of Water and Sanitation (DWS). Monitor, record, and report illegal occupation, encroachment, or misuse of State land within government waterworks, including conducting site visits where required.
• Administer applications from interested parties for new developments on State land and coordinate administrative processes for existing (old scheme) properties. Liaise with internal and external stakeholders on land acquisition, land use, and land administration matters. Attend meetings and forums relating to land acquisition, land use management, and land administration matters. Attend to additional administrative and operational duties related to land acquisition and land use management, as reasonably required by the supervisor within the scope of the post and delegated authority.

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Requirements

• A relevant NQF level 4 or Senior/Grade 12 Certificate. A valid Security Grade A PSIRA Certificate. National Diploma in Security Management will serve as an added advantage. National Key Point Certificate, A valid SAPS Firearm Competency for Rifle, Shotgun and Pistol will serve as an added advantage. Three (3) years’ supervisory experience in a security environment. The disclosure of a valid unexpired driver’s license.

Duties

• Implement security polices in line with relevant acts and national directives as determined. Monitor threats and risk analysis Ensure firearm regulation is implemented accordingly. Manage deployment and the functioning of security operations. Implement emergency contingency and procedures. Conduct site inspections on official residence and offices.
• Safeguard Departmental assets. Conducts investigations of security incidents and breaches. Liaise with National Intelligence Agency (NIA), South African Police Services (SAPS), other security agencies and DWS National Security Manager Coordinate security awareness and training Ensure the safe custody and protection of officials, assets and information through the implementation and adherence to the MISS/MPSS.
• Supervision of human resources. Manage and evaluate staff performance on an on-going basis. Manage private security service provider’s contracts. Provide operational and administrative assistance regarding security activities, forums, training, vetting, risk assessments and security reports. Conduct investigations where necessary.

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Requirements

• NQF level 4 Certificate. Professional membership: PSIRA Grade A. National Key Point Training Certificate. Firearm Competency Certificate. Understanding National Key Point Act 102 of 1980 and regulations.
• Knowledge of Labour Relations Act 66 of 1995 and Criminal Procedure Act 51 of 1997. Knowledge of South African Constitution and Strategic Intelligence Act. Threat, risk assessment skills, investigation and interviewing skills. Knowledge of physical security shift operations and Minimum Information Security Standards. (MISS). Excellent communication skills both (verbal and written). 

Duties

• Control the movement of people, vehicles and goods into and out of the NKP, and permit or deny entry as required. Security incidents response including arrest unauthorized individuals were necessary.
• Surveillance and monitoring premises and security perimeter of the NKP. Ensure the equipment, documents, and stores do not leave or enter the building of premises unauthorised. Administer compliance record all incidents in the occurrence books/registers.

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Requirements

• NQF level 4 Certificate. Professional membership: PSIRA Grade A. National Key Point Training Certificate. Firearm Competency Certificate. Understanding National Key Point Act 102 of 1980 and regulations. Knowledge of Labour Relations Act 66 of 1995 and Criminal Procedure Act 51 of 1997. Knowledge of South African Constitution and Strategic Intelligence Act. Threat, risk assessment skills, investigation and interviewing skills. 

Duties

• Control the movement of people, vehicles and goods into and out of the NKP, and permit or deny entry as required. Security incidents response including arrest unauthorized individuals were necessary.
• Surveillance and monitoring premises and security perimeter of the NKP. Ensure the equipment, documents, and stores do not leave or enter the building of premises unauthorised. Administer compliance record all incidents in the occurrence books/registers.

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Requirements

• An NQF level 2. A Senior / Grade 12 certificate / Adult Education Training (AET) or higher qualifications will serve as an added advantage. 

Duties

• Opening and closing of sluices according to scheme regulations. Handling the water distribution sheet according to scheme regulations. Perform minor maintenance on structures, fencing and sluices. Assist with opening of blocked pipes and canals. Remove of algae and water grass in canals regularly. Conduct daily inspections on section.
• Report holes on embankments and any irregularly on canals to Water Control Officer. Look for cracks in measuring structures and report defects. Stagnant water on the embankments must be reported. Painting of sluices and long weir sluices. Ensure that sluice numbers are clearly marked.
• Keep canal grids clean. Keep gauge plates clean. Keep structures clean and their surroundings. Keep inlet hole to measuring box always open. Clean and lock always the post boxes. Repair minor wash outs. Repair equipment when necessary. Keep equipment’s safe and lock the storeroom always.

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Requirements

• An NQF level 2. A Senior / Grade 12 certificate / Adult Education Training (AET) or higher qualifications will serve as an added advantage. 

Duties

• Opening and closing of sluices according to scheme regulations. Handling the water distribution sheet according to scheme regulations. Perform minor maintenance on structures, fencing and sluices. Assist with opening of blocked pipes and canals. Remove of algae and water grass in canals regularly. Conduct daily inspections on section.
• Report holes on embankments and any irregularly on canals to Water Control Officer. Look for cracks in measuring structures and report defects. Stagnant water on the embankments must be reported. Painting of sluices and long weir sluices. Ensure that sluice numbers are clearly marked.
• Keep canal grids clean. Keep gauge plates clean. Keep structures clean and their surroundings. Keep inlet hole to measuring box always open. Clean and lock always the post boxes. Repair minor wash outs. Repair equipment when necessary. Keep equipment’s safe and lock the storeroom always.

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Requirements

• An NQF level 2. A Senior / Grade 12 certificate / Adult Education Training (AET) or higher qualifications will serve as an added advantage. 

Duties

• Opening and closing of sluices according to scheme regulations. Handling the water distribution sheet according to scheme regulations. Perform minor maintenance on structures, fencing and sluices. Assist with opening of blocked pipes and canals. Remove of algae and water grass in canals regularly. Conduct daily inspections on section.
• Report holes on embankments and any irregularly on canals to Water Control Officer. Look for cracks in measuring structures and report defects. Stagnant water on the embankments must be reported. Painting of sluices and long weir sluices. Ensure that sluice numbers are clearly marked.
• Keep canal grids clean. Keep gauge plates clean. Keep structures clean and their surroundings. Keep inlet hole to measuring box always open. Clean and lock always the post boxes. Repair minor wash outs. Repair equipment when necessary. Keep equipment’s safe and lock the storeroom always.

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Requirements

• An NQF level 2. A Senior / Grade 12 certificate / Adult Education Training (AET) or higher qualifications will serve as an added advantage. 

Duties

• Opening and closing of sluices according to scheme regulations. Handling the water distribution sheet according to scheme regulations. Perform minor maintenance on structures, fencing and sluices. Assist with opening of blocked pipes and canals. Remove of algae and water grass in canals regularly. Conduct daily inspections on section.
• Report holes on embankments and any irregularly on canals to Water Control Officer. Look for cracks in measuring structures and report defects. Stagnant water on the embankments must be reported. Painting of sluices and long weir sluices. Ensure that sluice numbers are clearly marked.
• Keep canal grids clean. Keep gauge plates clean. Keep structures clean and their surroundings. Keep inlet hole to measuring box always open. Clean and lock always the post boxes. Repair minor wash outs. Repair equipment when necessary. Keep equipment’s safe and lock the storeroom always.

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Requirements

• An NQF level 2. A Senior / Grade 12 certificate / Adult Education Training (AET) or higher qualifications will serve as an added advantage. 

Duties

• Opening and closing of sluices according to scheme regulations. Handling the water distribution sheet according to scheme regulations. Perform minor maintenance on structures, fencing and sluices. Assist with opening of blocked pipes and canals. Remove of algae and water grass in canals regularly. Conduct daily inspections on section.
• Report holes on embankments and any irregularly on canals to Water Control Officer. Look for cracks in measuring structures and report defects. Stagnant water on the embankments must be reported. Painting of sluices and long weir sluices. Ensure that sluice numbers are clearly marked.
• Keep canal grids clean. Keep gauge plates clean. Keep structures clean and their surroundings. Keep inlet hole to measuring box always open. Clean and lock always the post boxes. Repair minor wash outs. Repair equipment when necessary. Keep equipment’s safe and lock the storeroom always.

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Requirements

• An NQF level 2. A Senior / Grade 12 certificate / Adult Education Training (AET) or higher qualifications will serve as an added advantage. 

Duties

• Opening and closing of sluices according to scheme regulations. Handling the water distribution sheet according to scheme regulations. Perform minor maintenance on structures, fencing and sluices. Assist with opening of blocked pipes and canals. Remove of algae and water grass in canals regularly. Conduct daily inspections on section.
• Report holes on embankments and any irregularly on canals to Water Control Officer. Look for cracks in measuring structures and report defects. Stagnant water on the embankments must be reported. Painting of sluices and long weir sluices. Ensure that sluice numbers are clearly marked.
• Keep canal grids clean. Keep gauge plates clean. Keep structures clean and their surroundings. Keep inlet hole to measuring box always open. Clean and lock always the post boxes. Repair minor wash outs. Repair equipment when necessary. Keep equipment’s safe and lock the storeroom always.

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Requirements

• An NQF level 2. A Senior / Grade 12 certificate / Adult Education Training (AET) or higher qualifications will serve as an added advantage. 

Duties

• Opening and closing of sluices according to scheme regulations. Handling the water distribution sheet according to scheme regulations. Perform minor maintenance on structures, fencing and sluices. Assist with opening of blocked pipes and canals. Remove of algae and water grass in canals regularly. Conduct daily inspections on section.
• Report holes on embankments and any irregularly on canals to Water Control Officer. Look for cracks in measuring structures and report defects. Stagnant water on the embankments must be reported. Painting of sluices and long weir sluices. Ensure that sluice numbers are clearly marked.
• Keep canal grids clean. Keep gauge plates clean. Keep structures clean and their surroundings. Keep inlet hole to measuring box always open. Clean and lock always the post boxes. Repair minor wash outs. Repair equipment when necessary. Keep equipment’s safe and lock the storeroom always.

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Requirements

• An ABET Certificate. A higher qualification will serve as an added advantage. Preference will be given to candidates who can demonstrate relevant work experience in a similar environment. 

Duties

• Carry out general maintenance activities including weed control, gardening, painting, maintenance of fire breaks and herbicide application. Conduct general routine inspections on Departmental infrastructure.
• Perform maintenance tasks on government water infrastructure and related facilities such as canals, pipelines, dams, servitudes, terrain and buildings.
• Report faults, defects, and safety hazards to supervisors promptly. Load and off-load equipment. Adhere to the Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) Act and all related safety regulations. Assist with other general duties as and when requested.