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    Control Environmental Officer Grade A x1

    Job Details

    • Job Title: Control Environmental Officer Grade A

    • Reference Number: 200326/05

    • Department: Department of Water and Sanitation

    • Branch: Water and Sanitation Services Management

    • Directorate: Provincial Operations – Free State Water Services Institutions Performance Regulation

    • Location (Centre): Bloemfontein

    • Salary: R612,480 per annum (OSD – Occupational Specific Dispensation)

     Job Purpose 

    This role focuses on monitoring and regulating water use efficiency within municipalities and water institutions in the Free State.

    You will ensure compliance with national water legislation, support water conservation programmes, and oversee systems that track water usage, losses, and efficiency.

     Minimum Requirements

    • A 4-year degree (or equivalent) in:

      • Environmental Management, or

      • Natural Sciences

    • Minimum 6 years post-qualification experience in:

      • Water services management/regulation, or

      • Water use efficiency

    • Valid driver’s license (required)

    • Experience in the No Drop Programme (advantage)

     Key Skills & Knowledge

    • Strong leadership and management skills

    • Advanced computer skills (MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint)

    • Excellent communication (written and verbal)

    • Analytical and problem-solving ability

    • Project and programme management

    • Research and report writing skills

    • Data analysis and presentation

    • Financial management skills

     Legislation Knowledge Required

    • Public Finance Management Act (PFMA)

    • National Water Act (NWA)

    • Water Services Act (WSA)

     Key Responsibilities

     Water Regulation & Monitoring

    • Monitor compliance with water use efficiency standards

    • Assess water losses and non-revenue water

    • Oversee implementation of Water Conservation & Demand Management (WC/WDM) programmes

     Reporting & Analysis

    • Compile reports with findings and recommendations

    • Analyse IWA water balance data

    • Prepare presentations for management and stakeholders

     Programme & Compliance Management

    • Support and monitor the No Drop regulatory programme

    • Ensure corrective action plans are implemented

    • Monitor data captured in the Integrated Regulatory Information System (IRIS)

     Stakeholder Support & Training

    • Provide regulatory input for training programmes

    • Assist municipalities and water institutions with compliance

     Administration & Management

    • Assist with budgeting and procurement

    • Compile monthly, quarterly, and annual reports

    • Supervise and manage junior staff

     Work Environment & Expectations

    • Government regulatory environment

    • Requires extensive travel

    • Involves working with municipalities and water authorities

    • Combination of fieldwork, reporting, and management

     Enquiries

    • Contact Person: Mr N Musekene

    • Telephone: (051) 405 9000

     Key Notes

    • This is a senior-level government role

    • Requires specialised qualifications and significant experience (6+ years)

    • Strong focus on compliance, regulation, and data analysis

     

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