Dpsa
Deputy Director: Compliance Monitoring And Enforcement
Department of Water and Sanitation
Pay
R 1 101 468 per year
Location
Durban
a government employer is hiring a Deputy Director: Compliance Monitoring And Enforcement in Durban. Public Service. A degree or higher qualification is required. You apply with a Z83 on the official site.
- Government advert
- No fee to apply
- Closing date known
- Degree required
Vacancy details
Post
35/148
Salary
R1 101 468 per annum (Level 12), (all-inclusive salary package)
Centre
Durban
Requirements
A minimum of 4-year degree qualification in the field of Natural Science, Environmental Law, or Environmental Science or relevant NQF level 7 qualification. A minimum of (8) eight years’ experience in Compliance Monitoring and Enforcement, of which (5) five years should be at middle management level in Water Resource Management or related field. Knowledge of the National Water Act, 1998, the Water Services Act, 1997, related policies, strategies and guidelines and other relevant Acts. Technical knowledge and competence in project and programme management, policy and strategy development, communication/interpersonal skills, Presentation Skills, Negotiation Skills, Development Skills and General Management. Willingness to work irregular hours. Knowledge of human Resources policies and Public Finance Management Act. A valid driver’s license. 102
Duties
Implement and enforce the National Water Act. Ensure Implementation of compliance monitoring and enforcement policy, strategy, the standard operating procedure. Develop plans for inspections and audits. Ensure that compliance inspections / audits are conducted for various sector-related activities against legislation, policies, regulations and licenses. Analyse and verify inspection reports. Provide advice on further actions needed to be taken. Provide information/support to the education and awareness component to promote compliance. Ensure that all dam safety inspections are conducted, and compliance with national norms and standards. Facilitate and manage investigations of non-compliance with water use license conditions and other unlawful water uses and prepare reports. Implement enforcement action in the form of formal or informal warnings, administrative enforcement such as statutory notices, compliance notices and directives, criminal and court applications to enforce notices. Provide advice and input on criminal, administrative and civil litigation. Initiate prosecution against non-compliance through administrative enforcement. Prepare necessary information, reports and evidence for court applications. Assist in the development of policies and regulations. Ensure liaison, cooperation and coordination with other enforcement agencies and government institutions involved in compliance and enforcement. Ensure management of assets and human resources.
Enquiries
Ms. Zanele Msimang, Cell No: (082) 908 8141
Reference
PUCMA 37 Branch: Pongola-Umzimkhulu Catchment Management Agency Division: Compliance Monitoring and Enforcement
Closing date
2026-10-16
Circular
Circular 35 of 2026