ENVIRONMENTAL OFFICER PRODUCTION GRADE A - C
Department of Water and Sanitation
Branch: Pongola-Umzimkhulu Catchment Management Agency Division: Water Use Authorisation and Registration
- Reference number
- PUCMA 41
- Salary
- R357 597 – R610 131 per annum, (OSD)
- Centre
- Durban
- Province
- KwaZulu-Natal
- Closing date
- 16 October 2026
- Circular
- No 35 of 2026
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A National Diploma in Environmental Management or Natural Sciences. One (1) year working experience including internship or experiential learning will serve as an added advantage. The disclosure of a valid unexpired driver’s license. 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 and conduct site inspections. Liaise with clients and other stakeholders to obtain outstanding information during WULA assessments. Requesting scientific input within the Department using the specified templates. Access and evaluate Hydrological and Environmental information with regard to license 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 License Applicants and input from internal specialists. Drafting record of recommendations (RoRs) and resultant decision documents. Draft license conditions to control/mitigate the negative impacts of water uses. Assist on responding to queries from clients within and outside the department.
Where to send your application
Interested applicants must submit their applications via the online link https://erecruitment.dws.gov.za
Enquiries
Mr Shaun Naidoo, Cell No: (082) 884 9564
Taken from Public Service Vacancy Circular 35 of 2026, published by the Department of Public Service and Administration on 2 October 2026. Open the PDF to check this post against the original. Last checked 5 October 2026.
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