Circular 29 of 2026 · Post 29/133
ENVIRONMENTAL OFFICER PRODUCTION GRADE A – C
Department of Water and Sanitation (DWS)
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Job details
- Circular
- 29 of 2026
- Page No.
- 7
- Circular Post
- 29/133
- Department
- Department of Water and Sanitation (DWS)
- Closing date
- 28 August 2026
About this vacancy
This advert contains combined vacancy information. Review the source-supplied values below; they are not automatically paired into individual positions.
Applications close on 28 August 2026.
Application and salary information
Salary
R357 597 – R610 131 per annum, (OSD)
Application route
Complete submission instructions are provided under How to apply.
Vacancy information
This advert contains combined vacancy information. Values are shown as supplied and are not paired into positions unless the source stores that relationship explicitly.
- Centre
- Bloemfontein REQUIREMENTS A National Diploma in Environmental Management in Natural Sciences. Practical experience in the field of Water Quality Management will serve as an added advantage. The disclosure of a valid unexpired driver’s license. Understanding of WMS operating system will serve an advantage. Good computer literacy and writing skills. Good communication skills (both verbal and written). Understanding of the National Water Act 1998, the Water Services Act 1997, and related environmental legislation e.g. NEMA. Knowledge of industrial, agricultural and mining processes. Practical knowledge on wastewater treatment processes and related technologies will serve as an advantage. Knowledge of Water Quality Management with an understanding of prevailing principles of integrated Water Resource Management and catchment management. Willing to travel extensively and work irregular hours and days. Presentation skills. Policy development and analysis. Programme and project management. Technical report writing skills. Data analysis.
- Salary information
- R357 597 – R610 131 per annum, (OSD)
Duties
- The promotion of water resource awareness in order to maintain water quality policies, legislation, protocols, regulations and guidelines.
- Catchment management, providing comments on scientific reports.
- Process environmental authorisation applications for development and utilization of areas in terms of environmental legislation.
- Conduct catchment monitoring and draft water quality reports.
- Attend to pollution incidents.
- Management of water quality within specific catchment areas.
- Co-ordinate the promotion of strategies for cleaner production technologies.
- Ensure enforcement of statutory obligations regarding water quality.
- Participate on water resource management.
Enquiries
Mr V Magwala Tel No: (012) 392 1300
How to apply
Where and how to submit your application.
Interested applicants must submit their applications via the online link https://erecruitment.dws.gov.za
Notes and Z83 guidance
Other related documentation such as copies of qualifications, identity documents, driver’s license etc need not to accompany the application when applying for a post as such documentation must only be produced by shortlisted candidates during the interview date in line with DPSA circular 19 of 2022. With reference to applicants bearing professional or occupational registration, fields provided in Part B on the online Z83 must be completed as these fields are regarded as compulsory.
- Failure to complete or disclose all required information will automatically disqualify the applicant.
- No late applications will be accepted.
- Shortlisted candidates will be subjected to suitability checks (SAQA verification, reference checks criminal and credit checks). SAQA evaluation certificate must accompany foreign qualifications (only when shortlisted).
- Applications that do not comply with the abovementioned requirements will not be considered.
- All shortlisted candidates, including the SMS, shall undertake two pre-entry assessments. One will be a practical exercise to determine a candidate’s suitability based on the post’s technical and generic requirements and the other must be an integrity (ethical conduct) assessment.
- Candidates will be required to complete a financial disclosure form and undergo security clearance. Foreigners or dual citizenship holders must provide a police clearance certificate from country of origin (only when shortlisted). The Vaal-Orange Catchment Management Agency is a Public Water Resource Management Agency, established in line with the provisions of the National Water Act, 1998 (Act no 36 of 1998) (NWA) and National Water Policy for South Africa. It is an entity of the National Department of Water and Sanitation. Employees appointed in the CMA have similar employment terms and conditions as those of employees appointed in terms of the Public Service Act, though not employed in terms of the Public Service Act. If you do not hear from us within three (3) months of this advertisement, please accept that your application has been unsuccessful. Faxed applications will not be considered. The agency reserves the right not to fill these positions. Women and persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply and preference will be given to the EE Targets.
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This vacancy was imported from DPSA Circular 29 of 2026 for reference.
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Original Text
Branch: Vaal-Orange Catchment Management Agency
Division: Water Resource Planning and Management
SALARY : R357 597 – R610 131 per annum, (OSD)
CENTRE : Bloemfontein
REQUIREMENTS A National Diploma in Environmental Management in Natural Sciences.
Practical experience in the field of Water Quality Management will serve as an added advantage. The disclosure of a valid unexpired driver’s license.
Understanding of WMS operating system will serve an advantage. Good computer literacy and writing skills. Good communication skills (both verbal
and written). Understanding of the National Water Act 1998, the Water Services
Act 1997, and related environmental legislation e.g. NEMA. Knowledge of industrial, agricultural and mining processes. Practical knowledge on
wastewater treatment processes and related technologies will serve as an advantage. Knowledge of Water Quality Management with an understanding
of prevailing principles of integrated Water Resource Management and catchment management. Willing to travel extensively and work irregular hours
and days. Presentation skills. Policy development and analysis. Programme and project management. Technical report writing skills. Data analysis.
DUTIES : The promotion of water resource awareness in order to maintain water quality policies, legislation, protocols, regulations and guidelines. Catchment
management, providing comments on scientific reports. Process environmental authorisation applications for development and utilization of
areas in terms of environmental legislation. Conduct catchment monitoring and draft water quality reports. Attend to pollution incidents. Management of water
quality within specific catchment areas. Co-ordinate the promotion of strategies for cleaner production technologies. Ensure enforcement of statutory
obligations regarding water quality. Participate on water resource management.
ENQUIRIES : Mr V Magwala Tel No: (012) 392 1300