ENVIRONMENTAL OFFICER X2 SPECIAL PROJECTS (External Advertisement)
CHIEF OPERATIONS OFFICER DIVISION
Stationed at South & Central Region
On a FIVE (5) YEAR FIXED TERM CONTRACT
Ref: (EONEW20008920/20008922/11/2026)
The closing date for application will be: 19/11/2026 at 00:00 midnight. If you do not receive a reply within four (4) weeks of the closing date, please consider your application unsuccessful.
uMngeni-uThukela Water is inviting suitably qualified candidates to apply for the position of of Environmental Officer reporting to the Environmental Scientist and whose key characteristics are mentioned below.
Purpose of the Job: To undertake environmental assessment and compliance monitoring of Special Projects throughout the project life cycle process to ensure that environmental sustainability is achieved.
Key Responsibilities: Facilitate environmental management activities on proposed new Special Projects *Implement and ensure Environmental compliance to regulatory requirements during construction and maintenance of Special Projects *Conduct water quality compliance monitoring during Special Projects *Contribute to area of own professional practice.
Minimum Qualifications: A recognised bachelor’s Degree at NQF level 7 * BSc Natural Science with Biochemistry/Chemistry/ Environmental Science as major subjects/ Bachelor of Agricultural Science / BSoc in Environmental Management/ Bachelor of Art in Environmental Management * Code 08/EB Driver’s License.
Desirable Qualification: Registered as a professional scientist with SACNASP in the field of Environmental Science.
Minimum Experience: 2 – 3 years relevant environmental management experience, including experience in environmental
auditing and knowledge of environmental legislation and environmental impact assessments.
Technical and Functional Competencies: End-user computing skills in MS Office * Proficiency in written and verbal
communication * Knowledge of water quality, environment and catchment management and ability to apply this knowledge and
understanding to uMngeni-uThukela Water’s environmental needs * Understanding of factors that affect public health and
resource sustainability and ability to use this understanding to prevent, detect or minimize impacts on uMngeni-uThukela Water activities, customers or the environment *Ability to undertake audits in the area of environmental management and prepare written reports *Ability to utilize spatial analysis techniques for enhanced data and information requirements * Knowledge of the channels, processes and approaches to stakeholder engagements, especially in the area of environmental management.
Behavioural Competencies: Analytical thinking and attention to detail * Organized and results driven * Customer and relationship focus * Social Responsibility * Initiative * Adaptable * Assertiveness * Creativity and innovation * Teamwork.
uMngeni-uThukela Water is committed to the development of its employees and Employment Equity Legislation, which promotes diversity within the organization. Persons with disabilities are strongly encouraged to apply.
Candidates/Applicants may be subjected to assessments and/or security vetting.
Interested persons are requested to logon to www.umngeni-uthukela.co.za and register their applications, CVs, and attach copy of Identity Document and relevant certified copies of qualifications and email to recruitment@uuw.co.za clearly indicating the position being applied for and reference number. Applications without certified copies will not be considered.
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