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ENVIRONMENTAL OFFICER PRODUCTION GRADE A - C REF NO: PUCMA 42 Branch: Pongola-Umzimkhulu Catchment Management Agency Division: Compliance Monitoring and Enforcement
Department of Water and Sanitation
Pay
R 357 597 - R 610 131 per year
Location
Durban
a government employer is hiring a ENVIRONMENTAL OFFICER PRODUCTION GRADE A - C REF NO: PUCMA 42 Branch: Pongola-Umzimkhulu Catchment Management Agency Division: Compliance Monitoring and Enforcement in Durban. Public Service. A diploma or higher qualification is required. You apply with a Z83 on the official site.
- Government advert
- No fee to apply
- Closing date known
- Diploma required
Vacancy details
Post
35/159
Salary
R357 597 – R610 131 per annum, (OSD)
Centre
Durban
Requirements
A National Diploma in Natural Sciences or equivalent. 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 a valid unexpired driver’s license. Knowledge and understanding of the National Water Act, 1998, sector relevant legislation: CARA, NEMA, MPRDA and related policies. Sound knowledge of integrated water resource management. 109 Knowledge in water use investigation, inspections, and sampling procedures. Excellent communication skills including verbal, report writing, presentation skills. Knowledge of technical assessment of action plans. Interpersonal skills as well as the ability to work in a multi-disciplinary team. The ability and willingness to travel and work long hours where necessary.
Duties
Implement compliance and enforcement activities of the unit. Ensure enforcement of the National Water Act. Conduct compliance inspections for various sector-related activities against legislation, policies, regulations and licenses and compile a formal inspection report. Provide support to education and awareness component to promote compliance. Conduct investigation of reported unlawful water use and implement enforcement actions through administrative (prepare and issue notices and directives), criminal and civil enforcement measures. Prepare necessary information, reports and evidence for court applications. Assess and review technical reports and action plans to monitor compliance against issued enforcement actions.
Enquiries
Ms. Zanele Msimang, Cell No: (082) 908 8141
Reference
PUCMA 42 Branch: Pongola-Umzimkhulu Catchment Management Agency Division: Compliance Monitoring and Enforcement
Closing date
2026-10-16
Circular
Circular 35 of 2026