Water Quality Officer: North/East Areas: WASA20730 needed at City of Ekurhuleni

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.