This vacancy has closed. It closed on 28 August 2026 and is kept here for reference only.
ENVIRONMENTAL OFFICER PRODUCTION GRADE A – C
Department of Water and Sanitation
Branch: Vaal-Orange Catchment Management Agency Division: Water Resource Planning and Management
- Reference number
- VOCMA 39
- Salary
- R357 597 – R610 131 per annum, (OSD)
- Centre
- Bloemfontein
- Province
- Free State
- Closing date
- 28 August 2026
- Circular
- No 29 of 2026
Requirements
A National Diploma in Environmental Management in Natural Sciences. Practical experience in the field of Water Quality Management will serve as an added advantage. The disclosure of a valid unexpired driver’s license. Understanding of WMS operating system will serve an advantage. Good computer literacy and writing skills. Good communication skills (both verbal and written). Understanding of the National Water Act 1998, the Water Services Act 1997, and related environmental legislation e.g. NEMA. Knowledge of industrial, agricultural and mining processes. Practical knowledge on wastewater treatment processes and related technologies will serve as an advantage. Knowledge of Water Quality Management with an understanding of prevailing principles of integrated Water Resource Management and catchment management. Willing to travel extensively and work irregular hours and days. Presentation skills. Policy development and analysis. Programme and project management. Technical report writing skills. Data analysis.
Duties
The promotion of water resource awareness in order to maintain water quality policies, legislation, protocols, regulations and guidelines. Catchment management, providing comments on scientific reports. Process environmental authorisation applications for development and utilization of areas in terms of environmental legislation. Conduct catchment monitoring and draft water quality reports. Attend to pollution incidents. Management of water quality within specific catchment areas. Co-ordinate the promotion of strategies for cleaner production technologies. Ensure enforcement of statutory obligations regarding water quality. Participate on water resource management.
Where to send your application
Interested applicants must submit their applications via the online link https://erecruitment.dws.gov.za
Enquiries
Mr V Magwala Tel No: (012) 392 1300
Taken from Public Service Vacancy Circular 29 of 2026, published by the Department of Public Service and Administration on 14 August 2026. Open the PDF to check this post against the original. Last checked 25 October 2026.
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