PWWS399-2026 WATER QUALITY OFFICER

DEPARTMENT: WATER AND SANITATION BUSINESS UNIT

Division: Bulk and Waste Water Services

Section: Scientific Services

Location: TDK Building

Reference number

PWWS399-2026

Position

WATER QUALITY OFFICER

To be advertised

Internal

External

This position seeks to attract

African female

African male

Coloured female

Coloured male

Indian female

Indian male

White female

White male

Person with disability

All categories

Job level

T12

Scale

R464 760,00 – R645 492,00 per annum

Estimated

remuneration package

R623 487,00 – R853 525,00 per annum

Job purpose

To help control water pollution in the whole of Tshwane to establish a pollution-free environment and maintain the health and safety of the community, and to lead and guide subordinates to be effective in their positions

Appointment 

requirements

An appropriate three-year career-related tertiary qualification (degree or national diploma) in Analytical Chemistry, Water Care or in a study field related to the position

At least three years’ relevant working experience in a water environment

Supervisory experience will be an added advantage

A valid Code B driving licence

Computer literacy

Must undergo a criminal record check and such a person shall allow their fingerprints to be taken by the Tshwane Metro Police Department at own cost

Personal attributes

and/or competencies

Must have intimate knowledge of laboratory services practices; good working knowledge of laboratory instruments as well as applicable legislation; verbal and written communication skills; planning and organising skills; ability to work under pressure; good interpersonal skills; negotiation skills; conflict-handling skills; accountability and ethical conduct skills; problem-solving and analysis skills

Primary functions

Safeguard the environment within the borders of the City of Tshwane through proactive inspections, compliance monitoring and investigations to prevent and mitigate pollution

Implement and maintain a storm water ingress strategy for sewerage systems

Monitor and protect the environment against the effects of pollution in rivers, dams and underground water sources

Provide guidance and oversight on rehabilitation processes during spill incidents to ensure effective environmental restoration and compliance

Ensure the implementation of a 24-hour spill response unit

Interpret analysis results of water samples in rivers or streams and industrial effluent

SAP

S70006943

New/natural attrition

Natural attrition

Enquiries

M Chiloane (012 358 0707), M Nkadimeng (012 358 6043) or
D Nkhuna (012 358 3821)