ENVIRONMENTAL OFFICER SPECIALISED PRODUCTION GRADE A

Department of Water and Sanitation

Branch: Infrastructure Management: Northern Operations Dir: Operations Northern

Reference number: 070826/02
Salary: R518 769 per annum, (OSD)
Centre: Hartbeespoort
Province: Gauteng
Closing date: 7 August 2026
Circular: No 26 of 2026

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Requirements

A relevant Honours Degree in Environmental Science or relevant qualification at NQF level 8) coupled with a minimum of three (3) years working experience post the required qualification. The disclosure of valid unexpired driver’s license. Experience in any of the following fields will service as an added advantage: Environmental Science / Water Resource Management / Environmental Law/Natural Resource Economics / Occupational Health and Safety and Construction Health and Safety. Professional registration as an Environmental Assessment Practitioner (EAP) will be an added advantage. Knowledge in compliance monitoring and enforcement. Working knowledge of National Water Act, 1998 (Act no. 36 of 1998) and related policies. Working knowledge of relevant Environmental Management legislation and related policies. Working knowledge of Occupational Health and Safety Act and construction regulations. Knowledge and understanding of Integrated Water Resources Management. Understanding of PFMA and Treasury regulations 16. Knowledge of safety of Sport and Recreation events in terms of the National Water Act. Ability to review technical and scientific reports and provide recommendations. Exposure to construction environment management, technical report writing skills. Ability to provide technical and scientific support to Department of Water and Sanitation units and other government departments. Professional judgement. Good communication, presentation and networking skills. People management skills, planning, organising, conflicts and change management. Excellent problem solving and analysis. The ability to work independently, to interact with communities, professional service providers (PSPs) and planning partners in the water sector. Willing to travel extensively and work irregular hours.

Duties

Provide support and oversight to three Area offices within the Northern Operations, namely: Hartbeespoort Area Office, Groblersdal Area Office and Tzaneen Area office at Technical Services sub-directorate. To provide integrated environmental services towards the development, maintenance, rehabilitation and refurbishment of bulk water infrastructure including operations and maintenance projects in Civil, Mechanical and Electrical for three Area Offices. This includes amongst others, the undertaking of environmental legislative screening assessment and compile terms of reference for the appointment of environmental assessment practitioners and related services. Compilation of environmental management plans. Provide environmental, health and safety inputs during the planning and construction phase of projects Conduct environmental audits for bulk water infrastructure and operations and maintenance projects. Conduct site inspections, undertake both routine and special inspections and generate technical and monitoring reports. Assist in developing and implementation of commercial recreational and recreational water use policies and guidelines. Implementation of other related legislation dealing with access and use of State Dams. Give inputs on applications for commercial recreational water use at State Dams especially with regards to PFMA and Treasury Regulations 16 requirements. Conduct routine monitoring for GWWs under the management of Northern Operations.

Where to send your application

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

Enquiries

Mr IR Mmutloane Tel No: (012) 200 9000

Taken from Public Service Vacancy Circular 26 of 2026, published by the Department of Public Service and Administration on 24 July 2026. Open the PDF to check this post against the original. Last checked 30 July 2026.

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