POST 14/91 : SCIENTIST PRODUCTION (GRADE A-C) REF NO: 130526/03
Branch: Regulation Compliance and Enforcement
Dir: Compliance Monitoring Industries
SALARY : R791 604 – R1 189 767 per annum, (all-inclusive OSD salary package), (offer
will be based on proven years of experience)
CENTRE : Pretoria Head Office

REQUIREMENTS : A Science degree (Bsc) (Hon) or relevant qualification preferably microbiology/ geohydrology/chemistry. Three (3) years post qualification natural Scientific experience in compliance monitoring of industries. Compulsory registration with the South African Council for Natural Scientific Professions (SACNASP) as a Professional Natural Scientist. The disclosure of a valid unexpired driver’s license. Proven/Demonstrated knowledge and ability of industrial compliance monitoring protocols and regulatory tools. Knowledge and understanding of the legal compliance to the National Water Act, 1998 (Act 36 of 1998), Water Act, Act No 54 of 1956 and other specific environmental management Acts. Proven computer and GIS skills. Ability to work in a multidisciplinary team. Ability to take initiatives and work independently. Scientific presentation skills and exercising professional judgment. Technical report writing. Facilitation skills and the ability to interact with key stakeholders in the water sector, national departments as well as provincial and local government.

DUTIES : Develop and implement regulatory guidelines and standard operating procedures for compliance monitoring for the industrial sector, oversight assessments for Catchment Management Agencies (CMAs), promote and continuously improve effective compliance monitoring of water users within the industrial sector, compliance awareness promotion, provisioning of specialist training, conduct compliance audits, provide specialist input in support of enforcement process, coordination of compliance activities, compliance data
assessment and system management.

ENQUIRIES : Ms N Muthraparsad (Scientist Manager: Compliance Monitoring: Industries) Tel
No: (012) 336 8083

APPLICATIONS : Interested applicants must submit their applications via the online link https://erecruitment.dws.gov.za
CLOSING DATE : 13 May 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.