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Job Summary

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Requirements and Expectations

Requirements

An NQF level 7 qualification in environmental management or a natural science field. Five (5) years of supervisory experience at the assistant director level in water resource management/water and sanitation services management or regulation fields. Previous involvement in the Green Drop regulatory program 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. Accountability and Ethical Skills. Good planning and organizing skills. Knowledge and understanding of Human Resource Management Legislation, policies, practices, and procedures. Knowledge and experience in project and program 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. Knowledge of the Public Finance Management Act (PFMA), National Environmental Management Act (NEMA), National Water Act (NWA), Water Services Act (WSA), and related legislation. Willingness to travel extensive hours.

Duties

Oversee the conducting of technical inspections on wastewater system infrastructure and compilation of detailed inspection reports with recommendations. Ensure monitoring compliance to municipal wastewater standards and compilation of relevant reports with recommendations. Manage issuing letters of non-compliance to wastewater standards and monitoring remedial actions. Ensure monitoring of the capturing of wastewater services data by water services institutions in the Integrated Regulatory Information System (IRIS). Lead monitoring compliance of onsite sanitation and non-sewered sanitation (NSSS) to relevant guidelines and regulations. Preparations and conducting of assessments relating to the Green Drop regulatory program. Manage the process of coordinating submission and monitoring implementation of submitted corrective action plans for the Green Drop program. Lead on the compilation of presentations for catchment management forums and DWS management. Lead coordination with catchment management agencies on the investigations and reporting on sewer spillages and pollution incidents. Manage review of Environmental Impact Assessment, Basic Assessment Reports, and Environmental Management Plans to provide comments relating to development projects (e.g., housing/township developments, shopping centers, etc.). Provide sub-directorate inputs for contribution to the Operational Plan of the Directorate. Compile and submit monthly, quarterly, and annual reports (finance, performance, and risk) for the sub-directorate. Manage budget and procurement processes of the sub-directorate. Manage and supervise human resources. Management of audit process for the component.