Water Quality Officer: North/East Areas: WASA20730

Closing Date : 2025-09-24
Department : Water & Sanitation Department (2024)
Location
City of Ekurhuleni
Remuneration
R 417, 864.00 to R 573, 228.00 - Basic salary per annum (plus benefits)
Assignment Type
Permanent

Minimum Requirements:

  • 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, business, environmental points and potable water sample points.
  • Evaluate analysis results, identify possible deviation and apply problem solving skills and advise on corrective actions.
  • Escalate any abnormalities and hazardous situations noted.
  • Evaluate storm water pollution and advise/assist with resolving such matters.
  • Perform laboratory duties, prepare and standardise solutions and calibrate instruments.
  • Capture, evaluate and process all data, inspections and complaints on the water quality information system.
  • Enforce and ensure compliance with applicable legislation.
  • Liaise with the public, other departments, section and regions regarding water quality.
  • Create awareness on water and wastewater quality, blue drop and environmental issues.
  • Perform administrative duties for the water quality office.
  • Issue and evaluate industrial effluent discharge permit applications.
  • Record and evaluate industrial effluent meter readings.
  • Calculate industrial effluent charges and processing thereof.

Enquiries: Tel: 0860 54 3000

Candidates may be requested to submit proof of the NQF level applicable to the qualifications they have obtained.

Should candidates not be informed of the outcome of the application within six weeks of the closing date, it should be regarded as having been unsuccessful. The City of Ekurhuleni subscribes to the principles of the Employment Equity Act and reserves the right to appoint, not appoint or to appoint laterally.