Environmental Officer Production Grade A–C x1
Job Overview
- Job Title: Environmental Officer Production Grade A–C
- Reference Number: 301026/28
- Post Number: POST 37/114
- Department: Department of Water and Sanitation
- Branch: Water and Sanitation Services Management: Free State
- Chief Directorate: Provincial Operations: Free State
- Sub-Directorate: Sanitation Services Regulation
- Location: Bloemfontein, Free State
- Salary: R357,597 – R610,131 per annum
- Salary Structure: Occupational Specific Dispensation (OSD)
- Closing Date: Not provided in the supplied advertisement
Job Description
The Department of Water and Sanitation is inviting applications from suitably qualified candidates for the position of Environmental Officer Production Grade A–C in Bloemfontein.
The successful candidate will support the regulation and monitoring of sanitation services across the Free State. Key responsibilities include inspecting wastewater infrastructure, monitoring effluent quality, assessing compliance with environmental legislation and coordinating corrective actions under the National Green Drop Programme.
The role also involves investigating sewer spillages and pollution incidents, analysing wastewater services data, preparing technical reports and evaluating environmental assessments for infrastructure development projects.
Minimum Requirements
Applicants must meet the following requirements:
- A National Diploma in Environmental Management or Natural Sciences.
- A valid, unexpired driver’s licence.
- Computer literacy, particularly Microsoft Office.
Experience in water services management or regulation will be an added advantage.
Required Knowledge and Skills
Candidates should demonstrate the following knowledge and competencies:
- Understanding of the National Water Act, Water Services Act and related legislation.
- Knowledge and understanding of the National Green Drop Programme.
- Data analysis and interpretation skills.
- Good presentation and communication skills.
- Technical report-writing skills.
- Sound professional judgement.
- Ability to assess regulatory compliance and recommend corrective action.
- Willingness to travel and drive long distances.
Key Responsibilities
1. Wastewater Infrastructure Inspections
- Conduct inspections of wastewater systems and infrastructure.
- Compile detailed inspection reports with findings and recommendations.
- Identify potential operational and environmental risks within wastewater systems.
2. Wastewater Effluent Quality Monitoring
- Monitor compliance with wastewater effluent quality standards.
- Prepare reports outlining compliance findings and recommendations.
- Issue letters of non-compliance where wastewater effluent standards are not met.
- Monitor remedial actions taken to address non-compliance.
3. Water Services Data and Regulatory Monitoring
- Monitor the submission and uploading of wastewater services data by Water Services Institutions.
- Oversee relevant data in the Integrated Regulatory Information System (IRIS).
- Analyse information to support regulatory monitoring and decision-making.
4. National Green Drop Programme
- Prepare and conduct assessments related to the Green Drop regulatory programme.
- Coordinate the submission of corrective action plans.
- Monitor the implementation of corrective action plans submitted under the programme.
- Prepare presentations for catchment management forums and Department of Water and Sanitation management.
5. Pollution Incidents and Sewer Spillages
- Coordinate with Catchment Management Agencies on investigations into sewer spillages and pollution incidents.
- Support the reporting and monitoring of environmental incidents.
- Assist in tracking corrective measures to address pollution and sanitation-related risks.
6. On-Site Sanitation Compliance
- Monitor compliance of on-site sanitation systems with applicable guidelines and regulations.
- Identify areas of non-compliance and support appropriate regulatory action.
7. Environmental Assessments and Infrastructure Development
- Evaluate Environmental Impact Assessments (EIAs).
- Review Basic Assessment Reports.
- Assess Environmental Management Plans relating to infrastructure development projects.
- Provide comments on proposed developments, including housing developments, shopping centres and other infrastructure projects.
Salary and Benefits
The advertised salary ranges from R357,597 to R610,131 per annum, depending on the applicable grade and salary placement under the Occupational Specific Dispensation (OSD).
Additional benefits were not specified in the supplied advertisement.