Water Quality Officer: North/East Areas: WASA20729
City of Ekurhuleni · Gauteng
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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, 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