POST 26/133 : ENVIRONMENTAL OFFICER SPECIALISED PRODUCTION GRADE A REF
SALARY : R518 769 per annum, (OSD)
CENTRE : Hartbeespoort
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.
ENQUIRIES : Mr IR Mmutloane Tel No: (012) 200 9000