Environmental Officer Production

EdUpStairs; South Africa; On-site; ZAR 400,000 - 700,000; Full time

Job summary

EdUpStairs in South Africa seeks a regulatory specialist to monitor Water Use Efficiency compliance and compile assessments with recommendations. The role supports the development and implementation of WC/WDM programmes by Water Management Institutions.

You will assist in the preparation of reports, train stakeholders, and contribute to policy development in accordance with PFMA, NWA, and WSA requirements.

Qualifications

• National Diploma equivalent in Natural Sciences or equivalent.
• Practical experience in water sector; prior involvement in Water Services Management/Regulation or Water Use Efficiency is advantageous.
• Possession of a valid unexpired driver’s license; willingness to travel extensively.
• Understanding of WMS operating system is advantageous.
• Proficiency in MS Office and other software applications.
• Strong written and verbal communication with management, colleagues and external stakeholders.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, planning and organizational skills.
• Knowledge of PFMA, NWA, WSA and related legislation.
• Knowledge of National Water Act 1998 and related environmental laws.

Responsibilities

• Monitor compliance with Water Use Efficiency standards and prepare relevant reports with recommendations.
• Monitor development and implementation of WC/WDM programmes, strategies, business plans and projects by Water Management Institutions.
• Ensure rollout of WC/WDM improvement systems aligns with sector benchmarks and water use efficiency practices.
• Monitor submission of standard IWA water balances by Water Services Authorities.
• Assess water losses and non-revenue water using IWA water balance information.
• Coordinate No Drop regulatory program activities and reporting.
• Monitor data loading by Water Services Institutions in the IRIS system.
• Contribute to training materials and courses for stakeholders in local government.

Skills

Communication skills

Analytical thinking

Problem solving

Planning & organizing

Technical report writing

Data analysis

Policy development & analysis

Financial management

Willingness to travel

Education

National Diploma in Natural Sciences

Tools

MS Word

Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

A National Diploma equivalent) in Natural Sciences or equivalent.
Practical experience in water sector and previous involvement in the Water Services Management/Regulation or Water Use Efficiency will serve as an added
advantage.
The disclosure of a valid unexpired driver’s license.
Understanding of WMS operating system will serve an advantage.
Effective advanced computer skills: Microsoft Office Software (MS Word, Excel and PowerPoint), and other software applications.
Effective communication skills both verbally and in writing with management, colleagues, and individuals outside of the
organization.
Effective analytical and problem-solving skills.
Good planning and organizing skills.
Technical report writing and professional judgement skills.
Data analysis and presentation skills.
Knowledge of policy development and analysis.
Financial Management Skills.
Understanding of Public Finance Management Act (PFMA), National Water Act (NWA), Water Services Act
(WSA) and related legislation.
Good computer literacy and writing skills.
Good communication skills (both verbal and written).
Knowledge and understanding of the National Water Act 1998, the Water Services Act 1997, and related environmental legislation.
Willingness to travel extensive hours.

Duties

Monitor Compliance to Water Use Efficiency standards and compilation of the relevant reports with recommendations.
Monitor the development and implementation of Water Conservation and Water Demand Management (WC/WDM) programmes, strategies, business plans and relevant projects by
Water Management Institutions including Water Services Authorities.
Ensure the roll out of WC/WDM improvement systems, measures, and procedures is compliant with sectoral determined benchmarks and water use efficiency practices.
Monitoring the development and submission of the standard International Water Association (IWA) Water balances by Water Services Authorities.
Assessment and monitoring of Water losses and non-revenue water using the IWA water balance information, to regulate the municipal sector.
Preparations, and conducting of assessments relating to No Drop regulatory programme.
Coordinating submission and monitoring implementation of submitted corrective action plans for the No Drop programme.
Monitoring the loading of water use efficiency data by Water Services Institutions in the Integrated Regulatory Information System (IRIS).
Compilation of presentations for catchment management forums and DWS management.
Provide regulatory findings to be used for the development and facilitation of the provision of appropriate training, training manuals and
courses to relevant stakeholders within the Local Government sector.
Provide inputs to the Operational Plan of the Directorate.
Assist with compilation and submission of monthly, quarterly and annual reports (performance and risk).