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Deputy Director: Compliance Monitoring And Enforcement

Department

Department of Water and Sanitation

Location

Durban, KwaZulu-Natal

Salary

R1 101 468 per annum (Level 12), (all-inclusive salary package) · Level 12

Closing date

16 Oct 2026

Reference number

PUCMA 37

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How to apply

  1. Fill in a new Z83 form and quote the reference number PUCMA 37.
  2. Attach a detailed CV. Only add certified copies of ID and qualifications if the advert asks for them.
  3. Send it to the address or email in the advert below (or the official circular).
  4. Make sure it arrives before the closing date — 16 Oct 2026. Late applications are not considered.
Fill my Z83 for this job Check my fit (CV)Official circular PDF

Requirements

A minimum of 4-year degree qualification in the field of Natural Science, Environmental Law, or Environmental Science or relevant NQF level 7 qualification. A minimum of (8) eight years’ experience in Compliance Monitoring and Enforcement, of which (5) five years should be at middle management level in Water Resource Management or related field. Knowledge of the National Water Act, 1998, the Water Services Act, 1997, related policies, strategies and guidelines and other relevant Acts. Technical knowledge and competence in project and programme management, policy and strategy development, communication/interpersonal skills, Presentation Skills, Negotiation Skills, Development Skills and General Management. Willingness to work irregular hours. Knowledge of human Resources policies and Public Finance Management Act. A valid driver’s license. 103

Duties

Implement and enforce the National Water Act. Ensure Implementation of compliance monitoring and enforcement policy, strategy, the standard operating procedure. Develop plans for inspections and audits. Ensure that compliance inspections / audits are conducted for various sector-related activities against legislation, policies, regulations and licenses. Analyse and verify inspection reports. Provide advice on further actions needed to be taken. Provide information/support to the education and awareness component to promote compliance. Ensure that all dam safety inspections are conducted, and compliance with national norms and standards. Facilitate and manage investigations of non-compliance with water use license conditions and other unlawful water uses and prepare reports. Implement enforcement action in the form of formal or informal warnings, administrative enforcement such as statuto

Enquiries

Ms. Zanele Msimang, Cell No: (082) 908 8141

How to apply

Applications go directly to the department — not through GovJobs SA. Submit a completed, signed Z83 form and a detailed CV, quoting the reference number. Application address and any extra instructions are in the department's section of Circular 35 of 2026.

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