Department of Water and Sanitation is hiring and accepting applications for permanent positions.
Closing date for applications: 13 September 2024
DEPARTMENT OF WATER AND SANITATION
Interested applicants must submit their applications for employment to the address specified on each post. Applications must be submitted using the newly implemented Z83 form obtainable on the Department of Water and Sanitations website, under career opportunities. The Department of Water and Sanitation is currently accepting applications for the following vacancies:
SENIOR SAFETY OFFICER
- REF NO: 130924/09
- Branch: Corporate Support Services
- Dir: Employee Health Wellness
- SALARY : R376 413 per annum (Level 08)
- CENTRE : Pretoria Head Office
REQUIREMENTS : A National Diploma or Degree in Occupational Health and Safety or Safety Management. Three (3) to five (5) years’ experience in Occupational Health and Safety Management. The disclosure of a valid unexpired driver’s license. Understanding of policy implementation. Knowledge of monitoring and evaluation principles. Knowledge of research procedures and techniques. Disciplinary knowledge in Occupational Health and Safety. Disciplinary knowledge in public administration. Knowledge of design principles, techniques, and tools. Knowledge of the writing process reviewing and proofreading. Understanding of government legislation.
Good communication skills both (verbal and written). Problem solving skills, creativity and awareness. Accountability and ethical conduct. People and diversity management. Attention the details.
DUTIES : Implement health and safety legislation, regulations with an objective of ensuring that all reasonable an proper measures are taken to protect the safety and health of staff and visitors. Increase health and safety awareness at all levels within the organisation. Investigate and report on all accidents occurring at workplace. Respond to employee’s health and safety concerns. Arrange occupational health and safety testing and evaluations of the workplace. Coordinate training of personnel in areas of safety including first aid.
ENQUIRIES : Ms O Manyana Tel No: (012) 392 7804
APPLICATIONS : Pretoria (Head Office): Please email your application quoting the relevant reference number on the subject line to: [email protected] or hand deliver to: Delta Continental Building, Corner of Visagie and Bosman Street, Pretoria, 0001 or post to: Private Bag X350, Pretoria, 0001.
FOR ATTENTION : Recruitment and Selection Unit.
ARTISAN FOREMAN (CIVIL MAINTENANCE)
- REF NO: 130924/10
- Branch: Infrastructure Management: Eastern Operations (WRIOM)
- Dir: Operations Eastern
- SALARY : R362 130 per annum, (OSD)
- CENTRE : Midmar Dam
REQUIREMENTS : Appropriate Trade Test Certificate. Five (5) years post-qualification experience as an Artisan. The disclosure of a valid unexpired driver’s license. Technical analysis knowledge. Computer aided applications. knowledge of legal compliance, technical report writing, production, process knowledge and skills. Good written and verbal communication skills. Computer skills, analytical skills, creativity, self management, planning and organising. Conflict management. Problem solving analysis. Customer focus and responsiveness.
DUTIES : Supervise the design and production of technical services. supervise the maintenance of technical services, human capital resources management, perform administrative and related functions.
ENQUIRIES : Mr SB Mathonsi Tel No: (033) 239 1900
APPLICATIONS : Midmar (Howick): Please email your application quoting the relevant reference number on the subject line to: [email protected] or hand deliver to: R103 Prospect Road Midmar Dam or post to: Department of Water and Sanitation, Private BagX1652, Bergville, 3350.
FOR ATTENTION : Mr M Mncwabe
ENVIRONMENTAL OFFICER
- DIRECTOR: PRODUCTION (GRADE A-C) WATER USE AUTHORISATION
- REF NO: 130924/11 (X4 POSTS)
- Branch: Provincial Operations: Free State: Proto CMA
- SALARY : R325 917 – R556 080 per annum, (OSD), (Offer will be based on proven years of experience)
- CENTRE : Bloemfontein
REQUIREMENTS : A National Diploma in Environmental Management or Natural Science in any one of the following fields: Agriculture, Agricultural, Forestry, Resource economics, Integrated Water Resource Management, Hydrology (Surface or Ground); Chemistry, Biochemistry, Microbiology, Water Utilization, Water Resource Engineering and or Geohydrology. The disclosure of a valid unexpired driver’s license. Two (2) years appropriate/recognizable experience in an area after obtaining the relevant qualification will be an added advantage.
Sound knowledge of integrated water resource management and water resource protection. Knowledge and understanding of the water sector including relevant legislation (NWA, CARA and NEMA, MPRDA) together with the related policies, regulations, principles, guidelines, tools and procedures; policy development, implementation and monitoring. Excellent communication skills including verbal, report writing, presentation skills. Sound interpersonal skills as well as the ability to work in a multi-disciplinary team. Willingness to work abnormal hours and under pressure as well as travel country wide. Proven liaison and networking skills especially as they relate to Corporative Governance and stakeholder engagement.
DUTIES : Assess completeness of WULAs and conduct site inspections. Liaise with clients and other stakeholders to obtain outstanding information during WULA assessments. Request scientific inputs within the Department using the specified templates. Access and evaluate Hydrological and Environmental information regarding license applications. Assist in development of policies and guidelines for the implementation of National Water Act (NWA), 36 of 1998 regarding the water use sector.
Final assessment of information submitted by Water Use License Applicants and input from internal specialists. Drafting record of recommendations (RoRs) and resultant decision documents. Draft license conditions to control/mitigate the negative impacts of water uses. Assist on responding to queries from clients within and outside the department.
ENQUIRIES : Mr. VS Dywili Tel No: (051) 405 9000
APPLICATIONS : Free State(Bloemfontein): Please email your application quoting the relevant
reference number on the subject line to: [email protected] or hand deliver at Department of Water and Sanitation, Corner Charlotte Maxeke and East Burger Streets, Bloem-Plaza Building, Second floor or post to Private Bag 528, Bloemfontein, 9301.
FOR ATTENTION : Ms Z Gwetyana