POST 08/380 : CONTROL ENVIRONMENTAL OFFICER GRADE A REF NO: 200326/05
Branch: Water and Sanitation Services Management
Cd: Provincial Operations: Free State Water Services Institutions Performance
Regulation: Municipal Water Use Efficiency Regulation Free State
SALARY : R612 480 per annum, (OSD)
CENTRE : Bloemfontein

REQUIREMENTS : Four (4) year Degree or equivalent in Environmental Management or Natural Science field. Six (6) years post qualification experience in Water Services Management/Regulation or Water Use Efficiency. Previous involvement in the No Drop regulatory programme will be an added advantage. The disclosure of a valid unexpired driver’s license. Effective management and leadership skills. 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. Knowledge and understanding of Human Resource Management Legislation, policies, practices and procedures. Knowledge and experience in Project and Programme Management. Research and Development 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. 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 budgeting and procurement processes of the sub-directorate. Assist with compilation and
submission of monthly, quarterly and annual reports (finance, performance, and risk) for the sub-directorate. Manage and supervise the work of subordinates.

ENQUIRIES : Mr N Musekene Tel No: (051) 405 9000

APPLICATIONS : All applications to be submitted online on the following link: https://erecruitment.dws.gov.za/
CLOSING DATE : 20 March 2026
NOTE : Other related documentation such as copies of qualifications, identity document, 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.