Environmental Officer Production Grade A - C

About the role

The Department of Water and Sanitation is hiring an Environmental Officer Production Grade A - C in Water And Sanitation Services Management: FS Cd: Provincial Operations: Free State Sd: Sanitation Services Regulation, based in Bloemfontein. This is a permanent post, paying R357,597 – R610,131 a year. How to apply: All applications to be submitted online on the following link: https://erecruitment.dws.gov.za/ Reference number to quote: 301026/28 Closing date: 30 October 2026 Use the new Z83 form and attach a detailed CV.

Responsibilities

• Conducting inspections on wastewater systems infrastructure and compilation of detailed inspection reports with recommendations.
• Monitoring compliance to wastewater effluent quality standards and compilation of relevant reports with recommendations.
• Issuing letters of non-compliance to wastewater effluent quality standards and monitoring remedial actions.
• Monitoring the loading of wastewater services data by Water Services Institutions in the Integrated Regulatory Information System (IRIS).
• Compilation of presentations for catchment management forums and DWS management.
• Preparations, and conducting of assessments relating to regulatory Green Drop regulatory programme.
• Coordinating submission and monitoring implementation of submitted corrective action plans for the Green Drop programme.
• Coordinating with Catchment Management Agencies on the investigations and reporting on sewer spillages and pollution incidents.
• Monitoring compliance of onsite sanitation to relevant guidelines and regulations.
• Evaluate and provide comments on Environmental Impact Assessment, Basic Assessment Reports, and Environmental Management Plans relating to infrastructure developments projects (e.g. housing developments, shopping centres, etc.).

Requirements

• A National Diploma in Environmental Management/Natural Sciences.
• Experience in water services management or regulation will serve as an added advantage.
• The disclosure of a valid unexpired driver’s license.
• Computer skills (MS Office).
• Data analysis, good presentation and communication skills.
• Technical report writing and professional judgement skills.
• Understanding of the National Water Act, Water Services Act and related legislation.
• An understanding of the National Green Drop Program.
• Willingness to travel and drive long distances.