Water Quality Officer: North/East Areas: WASA20729

Closing Date : 2026-10-12

• National Diploma in Natural Science (Analytical Chemistry/Microbiology/Biochemistry/Water Care/ Water Quality) or NQF7 water related qualification
• Computer literacy
• Applicable valid driver's license
• 1 year experience in a similar environment

Core Responsibilities:

• Conduct inspections and take samples at industries, businesses, environmental points and potable water sample points.
• Evaluate storm water pollution and advise/assist with resolving such matters.
• Evaluate analysis results, identify possible deviation and apply problem solving skills and advise on corrective actions.
• Assess water quality to ensure compliance with legislation.
• Identify and investigate new industrial effluent contributors and update the industrial effluent list.
• Perform laboratory duties, prepare and standardize solutions and calibrate instruments.
• Enforce compliance with applicable legislation.
• Liaise with industrial effluent contributors, the public, other departments, section and regions regarding water quality.
• Ensure adherence to Occupational Health and Safety Act, safety procedures and policies.
• Perform administrative duties for the water quality office.
• Issue and evaluate industrial effluent discharge permit applications.
• Control general consumable and chemical stock and take responsibility of assets.
• Handle consumer complaints and adhere to Batho Pele principles.
• Supervise and assess General workers performance.
• Record and evaluate industrial effluent meter readings.
• Calculate industrial effluent charges and processing thereof