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Private Bag X350, Pretoria, 0001 or hand deliver at 285 Bothongo Plaza East,
Francis Baard Street, 15th Floor ,Pretoria, 0001.
FOR ATTENTION : Mr SP Nevhorwa

POST 41/152 : ENVIRONMENTAL OFFICER: GRADE A-C REF NO REF NO: 291119/26 (X4
POSTS)
Branch Eastern Cape: Institutional Establishment

SALARY : R272 739 – R473 574 per annum (OSD) (Offer based on proven years of
experience)
CENTRE : Port Elizabeth
REQUIREMENTS : A National Diploma in Environmental Management or Natural Sciences.
Computer literate and proficiency in programs such as MS Word, Power Point,
Access, Outlook and Excel. Knowledge of the National Water Act (Act 36 of
1998) and Validation and Verification of Existing Lawful Use. The Public
Service Act and Regulations 1994 (Act 103 of 1994). A valid driver’s licence
(Must attach certified copy). Understanding of Integrated Water Resource
Management (IWRM).Knowledge of Batho Pele Principles. Report writing
skills. General knowledge of information systems. Data capturing skills office
and project management skills.
DUTIES : Determine agricultural water use requirement for different crops. Generate
validation and verification of water use tables. Validation and verification of
existing lawful use in terms of Section 32 of the National Water Act, 1998 (Act
36 of 1998). Updating of List of rateable areas (LRA) for Water User
Associations and Irrigation Boards. Capture verified water use data and update
Departments Water Use Registration Management Systems (WARMS). Assist
with generating, managing and distributing communication letters to water
users. Providing monthly status of verified water use. Keep and update web
based database with validation and verification information. Filing
correspondence with the clients. Support and provide reports to the Manager.
ENQUIRIES : Ms Thandi Mmachaka Tel No: (041) 501 0704
APPLICATIONS : Port Elizabeth: Please forward your applications quoting the reference number
to The Department of Water and Sanitation, Private Bag X7485, King William’s
Town, 5600 or hand deliver at No. 2 Hargreaves Avenue, King William’s Town.
FOR ATTENTION : Mr M Zenzile Tel No: 043 604 5528

POST 41/153 : ENVIRONMENTAL OFFICER: GRADE A-C REF NO. WATER USE
AUTHORISATION PROCESSING REF NO: 291119/27(X3 POSTS)
Branch Chief Operations Office Eastern Cape
Dir: Institutional Establishment

SALARY : R272 739 – R473 574 per annum (OSD) (Offer based on proven years of
experience)
CENTRE : East London (X2 Posts)
Mthatha (X1 Post)
REQUIREMENTS : A National Diploma in Environmental Management or Natural Sciences.
Working experience, including internship or experiential learning will be an
added advantage. A valid driver’s licence (Attach certified copy). Computer
literacy. Sound knowledge of integrated water resource management and
Resource Directed Measures and 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. Knowledge and
experience of water use authorizations in terms of Section 21c and i of the
National Water Act as well as integration of different sciences disciplines (e.g.,
water quality, ecology, hydrology, and related environmental science practices,
etc.) into water resource management and protection. 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
extensively in remote areas. Proven liaison and networking skills especially as
they relate to Corporative Governance and stakeholder engagement.
DUTIES : Receipt and processing of water use authorisation applications (WULA) across
all economic sectors in accordance with legislation, policy, procedures and
guidelines. Conduct site visits, draft Record of Recommendations (ROR),
reports and other resultant decision documents for the WULA. Liaise other
relevant stakeholders when processing water use authorisation applications.

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