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Job Summary

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Branch

Directorate

Salary

Center

Post level

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Requirements and Expectations

Requirements

: A National Diploma in Environmental Management or Natural Sciences. Experience in water services management or regulation will be an added advantage. The disclosure of a valid unexpired driver’s license. Computer skills (MS Office). Data analysis, good presentation, and communication skills. Technical report writing and professional judgement skills. Understanding of the National Water Act, Water Services Act, and related legislation. An understanding of the National Blue Drop Program. Willingness to travel and work extensive hours.

Duties

Conducting inspections on water supply systems infrastructure and compilation of detailed inspection reports with recommendations. Monitoring compliance with drinking water quality standards and compilation of relevant reports with recommendations. Issuing letters of non-compliance to drinking water quality standards and monitoring remedial actions. Investigation of drinking water quality failures, issuing relevant non-compliance letters, and ensuring initiation of emergency management protocol by Water Services Institutions where necessary. Monitoring loading of drinking water services data by Water Services Institutions in the Integrated Regulatory Information System (IRIS). Compilation of presentations for catchment management forums and DWS management. Preparations and conducting of assessments relating to the Blue Drop regulatory program. Coordinating submission and monitoring implementation of submitted corrective action plans for the Blue Drop program. Evaluate and provide comments on Environmental Impact Assessment, Basic Assessment Reports, and Environmental Management Plans relating to infrastructure developments projects (e.g. housing developments, shopping centres, etc.)