Environmental Officer Production Grade A – C

EdUpStairs; Durban; On-site; ZAR 358,000 - 610,000; Full time

Job summary

EdUpStairs in Durban is seeking a Water Resources Manager to implement compliance and enforcement under the National Water Act. The role requires a National Diploma in Natural Sciences and knowledge of water resource management, with a willingness to travel and work long hours when needed.

The position offers a salary range aligned with local government grades (OSD) and requires strong communication, reporting, and presentation skills.

Qualifications

• A National Diploma in Natural Sciences or equivalent.
• One year experience in Water Resources Management; internship or experiential learning is an advantage.
• Valid unexpired driver's license is required.
• Knowledge of the National Water Act, 1998 and sector related legislation.
• Knowledge of integrated water resource management and water use investigations.
• Excellent communication, verbal, report writing and presentation skills.
• Interpersonal skills and ability to work in a multi-disciplinary team.
• Ability and willingness to travel and work long hours where necessary.

Responsibilities

• Implement compliance and enforcement activities of the unit.
• Ensure enforcement of the National Water Act.
• Conduct compliance inspections against legislation, policies and licenses and prepare inspection reports.
• Provide support to education and awareness components to promote compliance.
• Conduct investigations of reported unlawful water use and enforce actions.
• Prepare information, reports and evidence for court applications.
• Assess and review technical reports and action plans to monitor compliance.

Skills

Communication skills

Report writing

Presentation skills

Interpersonal skills

Water resources management

Willingness to travel

Education

National Diploma in Natural Sciences

Job description

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.
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: [phone]