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REQUIREMENTS : A National Diploma in Engineering or relevant qualification. Three (3) years
post qualification technical Engineering experience. Compulsory registration
with ECSA as an Engineering Technician (Proof of registration must be
provided). A valid driver’s licence (Attach certified copy). Sound knowledge of
integrated water resource management and water resource protection.
Knowledge and understanding of the water sector: relevant legislations (NWA,
CARA and NEMA, MPRDA) together with the related policies, regulations,
principles, guidelines, tools and procedures; policy development,
implementation and monitoring. Skills and experience in management of
human resources. Excellent communication skills including verbal, report
writing, presentation skills. Sound interpersonal skills as well as the ability to
work in a multi-disciplinary team. Willingness to work abnormal hours and
under pressure as well as travel country-wide. Proven liaison and networking
skills especially relevant to Corporative Governance and stakeholder
engagement.
DUTIES : Reviewing integrated water use license applications in terms of law, water
resource engineering, water resource management and socio-economic,
environmental and ecological concerns. Studying, participating in discussions
and providing comments on all reports and submissions in connection with
water use license applications. Integrate legal-engineering aspects of water
use regulation with water resource engineering projects, programmes,
strategies, regulations, functions, policies and law amendments of the
Department and with other government programmes. Ensure legal-
engineering effectiveness and consistency of measures of the Department and
other water management institutions to authorise the taking and storing of
water and to manage compliance to the authorisations.
ENQUIRIES : Mr K Masindi Tel No: (053) 830 8800
APPLICATIONS : Kimberley: Please forward your application, quoting the post reference
number, to: The Acting Provincial Head, Department of Water and Sanitation,
Private Bag X6101, Kimberley, 8801 or hand-deliver to 28 Central Road,
Beaconsfield, Kimberley, 8301.
FOR ATTENTION : Ms C Du Plessis

POST 41/150 : ENVIRONMENTAL OFFICER: GRADE A-C WATER USE AUTHORISATION
PROCESSING REF NO: 291119/24 (X2 POSTS)
Branch: Chief Operations Office Kwazulu-Natal

SALARY : R272 739 – R473 574 per annum (OSD) (Offer based on proven years of
experience)
CENTRE : Durban
REQUIREMENTS : A National Diploma in Environmental Management or Natural Sciences. One
(1) year working experience including internship or experiential learning will be
an added advantage. A valid driver’s licence (Attach certified copy). Sound
knowledge of integrated water resource management and water resource
protection. Knowledge and understanding of the water sector: relevant
legislations (NWA, CARA and NEMA, MPRDA) together with the related
policies, regulations, principles, guidelines, tools and procedures; policy
development, implementation and monitoring. Skills and experience in
management of human resources. Excellent communication skills including
verbal, report writing, presentation skills. Sound interpersonal skills as well as
the ability to work in a multi-disciplinary team. Willingness to work abnormal
hours and under pressure as well as travel country-wide. Proven liaison and
networking skills especially as they relate to Corporative Governance and
stakeholder engagement.
DUTIES : Assess completeness of WULAs & conduct site inspections. Liaise with clients
and other stakeholders to obtain outstanding information during WULA
assessments. Requesting of scientific input within the Department using the
specified templates. Access and evaluate Hydrological and Environmental
information with regard to licence applications. Assist in development of
policies and guidelines for the implementation of National Water Act (NWA),
36 of 1998, with regard to water use sector. Final assessment of information
submitted by Water Use Licence 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.
Assist on responding to queries from clients within and outside the department.
ENQUIRIES : Mr S Naidoo Tel No: (031) 336 2735

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