ENVIRONMENTAL OFFICER PRODUCTION GRADE A - C
Department of Water and Sanitation
Branch: Pongola-Umzimkhulu Catchment Management Agency Division: Compliance Monitoring and Enforcement
- Reference number
- PUCMA 42
- 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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Fill the Z83 for this postRequirements
A National Diploma in Natural Sciences or equivalent. One (1) year experience in the relevant field of Water Resources Management including internship or experiential learning will serve as an added advantage. The disclosure of a valid unexpired driver’s license. Knowledge and understanding of the National Water Act, 1998, sector relevant legislation: CARA, NEMA, MPRDA and related policies. Sound knowledge of integrated water resource management. Knowledge in water use investigation, inspections, and sampling procedures. Excellent communication skills including verbal, report writing, presentation skills. Knowledge of technical assessment of action plans. Interpersonal skills as well as the ability to work in a multi-disciplinary team. The ability and willingness to travel and work long hours where necessary.
Duties
Implement compliance and enforcement activities of the unit. Ensure enforcement of the National Water Act. Conduct compliance inspections for various sector-related activities against legislation, policies, regulations and licenses and compile a formal inspection report. Provide support to education and awareness component to promote compliance. Conduct investigation of reported unlawful water use and implement enforcement actions through administrative (prepare and issue notices and directives), criminal and civil enforcement measures. Prepare necessary information, reports and evidence for court applications. Assess and review technical reports and action plans to monitor compliance against issued enforcement actions.
Where to send your application
Interested applicants must submit their applications via the online link https://erecruitment.dws.gov.za
Enquiries
Ms. Zanele Msimang, Cell No: (082) 908 8141
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 3 October 2026.
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