ENVIRONMENTAL OFFICER PRODUCTION GRADE A – C
Department of Water and Sanitation
Branch: Water and Sanitation Services Management: WC CD: Provincial Operations: Western Cape
- Reference number
- 131126/24
- Salary
- R357 597 – R610 131 per annum, (OSD)
- Centre
- Bellville
- Province
- Western Cape
- Closing date
- 13 November 2026
- Circular
- No 39 of 2026
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Fill the Z83 for this postRequirements
A National Diploma in Environmental Management or Natural Sciences. 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 valid unexpired driver’s license. Research and development. Knowledge and experience in project and programme management. Understanding social and economic development issues. Technical report writing. Professional judgement. Data analysis. Policy development and analysis. Presentation skills, creativity, mentoring, team leadership and analytical skills. Decision making. Understanding of conflict, people and financial management. Good communication skills both (verbal and written). Problem solving and analysis. Computer literacy. Planning and organizing.
Duties
Implementation and enforcement of the National Water Act, 1998 (Act No. 36 of 1998), Water Services Act, 1997 (Act No. 108 of 1997), relevant policies, compulsory national water and sanitation norms and standards, protocols, standard operating procedures, strategies, and Regulation 3630 in relation to wastewater management and treatment. Perform inspections of wastewater collection and treatment systems, including public and private wastewater treatment facilities. Compilation of detailed wastewater treatment works inspection reports, feedback letters, and non-compliance letters. Implementation of the Water Services Regulation Operational Plan in relation to wastewater services. Monitor and verify wastewater monitoring data submitted by Water Services Institutions on the Departmental Integrated Regulatory Information System (IRIS). Provide guidance and support to Water Services Institutions, including reviewing Wastewater Risk Abatement Plans (W2RAPs) and monitoring the implementation thereof. Respond to wastewater-related complaints, pollution incidents, and reported failures of wastewater treatment systems. Conduct investigative and audit wastewater sampling for laboratory analysis, interpretation of analytical reports and compilation of wastewater quality status reports. Participate in the implementation of the National Green Drop Programme within Water Services Institutions. Monitor compliance and progress of corrective action plans for the National Green Drop Programme. Monitor the operational and process performance of wastewater treatment works, including effluent quality, flow monitoring, process control, sludge management, and maintenance. Represent the Department in various standing intergovernmental committees and stakeholder forums.
Where to send your application
All applications to be submitted online on the following link: https://erecruitment.dws.gov.za/
Enquiries
Ms. S Maart Tel No: (021) 941 6010
Taken from Public Service Vacancy Circular 39 of 2026, published by the Department of Public Service and Administration on 30 October 2026. Open the PDF to check this post against the original. Last checked 30 October 2026.
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