ENVIRONMENTAL OFFICER PRODUCTION GRADE A - C

Job Overview

The Pongola-Umzimkhulu Catchment Management Agency is hiring an Environmental Officer Production Grade A - C in Durban. Responsibilities include implementing compliance and enforcement activities, ensuring enforcement of the National Water Act, conducting inspections, investigating unlawful water use, and preparing court evidence. Requirements include a National Diploma in Natural Sciences or equivalent, a valid driver's licence, and knowledge of relevant environmental legislation such as NEMA, CARA, and the National Water Act.

Requirements & Qualifications

• 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.

Key Duties & Responsibilities

• 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, 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.

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