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ENVIRONMENTAL OFFICER PRODUCTION

Department of Water and Sanitation

Branch: Water And Sanitation Services Management: EC Cd: Provincial Operations: Eastern Cape Div: Water Services Regulation

Reference number
301026/27
Salary
R357 597 – R610 131 per annum, (OSD)
Centre
Kugompo
Province
Eastern Cape
Closing date
30 October 2026
Circular
No 37 of 2026

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Requirements

A National Diploma equivalent) in Natural Sciences or equivalent. Practical experience in water sector and previous involvement in the Water Services Management/Regulation or Water Use Efficiency will serve as an added advantage. The disclosure of a valid unexpired driver’s license. Understanding of WMS operating system will serve an advantage. Effective advanced computer skills: Microsoft Office Software (MS Word, Excel and PowerPoint), and other software applications. Effective communication skills both verbally and in writing with management, colleagues, and individuals outside of the organization. Effective analytical and problem-solving skills. Good planning and organizing skills. Technical report writing and professional judgement skills. Data analysis and presentation skills. Knowledge of policy development and analysis. Financial Management Skills. Understanding of Public Finance Management Act (PFMA), National Water Act (NWA), Water Services Act (WSA) and related legislation. Good computer literacy and writing skills. Good communication skills (both verbal and written). Knowledge and understanding of the National Water Act 1998, the Water Services Act 1997, and related environmental legislation. Willingness to travel extensive hours.

Duties

Monitor Compliance to Water Use Efficiency standards and compilation of the relevant reports with recommendations. Monitor the development and implementation of Water Conservation and Water Demand Management (WC/WDM) programmes, strategies, business plans and relevant projects by Water Management Institutions including Water Services Authorities. Ensure the roll out of WC/WDM improvement systems, measures, and procedures is compliant with sectoral determined benchmarks and water use efficiency practices. Monitoring the development and submission of the standard International Water Association (IWA) Water balances by Water Services Authorities. Assessment and monitoring of Water losses and non-revenue water using the IWA water balance information, to regulate the municipal sector. Preparations, and conducting of assessments relating to No Drop regulatory programme. Coordinating submission and monitoring implementation of submitted corrective action plans for the No Drop programme. Monitoring the loading of water use efficiency data by Water Services Institutions in the Integrated Regulatory Information System (IRIS). Compilation of presentations for catchment management forums and DWS management. Provide regulatory findings to be used for the development and facilitation of the provision of appropriate training, training manuals and courses to relevant stakeholders within the Local Government sector. Provide inputs to the Operational Plan of the Directorate. Assist with compilation and submission of monthly, quarterly and annual reports (performance and risk).

Where to send your application

All applications to be submitted online on the following link: https://erecruitment.dws.gov.za/

Enquiries

Ms Z Maqwazima Tel No: (043) 701 2373

Taken from Public Service Vacancy Circular 37 of 2026, published by the Department of Public Service and Administration on 16 October 2026. Open the PDF to check this post against the original. Last checked 25 October 2026.

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