Environmental Administration Opportunity
The Department of Water and Sanitation is hiring an Administrative Officer to provide administrative support within the Integrated Environmental Engineering Component. The role involves coordinating environmental programmes, managing records, supporting procurement processes and assisting with stakeholder engagements.
Who Should Apply?
This opportunity is suitable for candidates who:
- Have a National Diploma or Degree in Public Management or Administration
- Have 1–3 years’ experience in administrative work
- Have strong organisational and reporting skills
- Are computer literate
- Have an interest in environmental management and government administration
- Can work with policies, procedures and compliance requirements
Requirements
- National Diploma or Degree in Public Management or Administration
- 1–3 years’ administrative experience
- Valid driver’s licence
- Environmental management experience will be advantageous
- Knowledge of administrative procedures
- Basic financial management knowledge and understanding of PFMA
- Knowledge of the National Water Act, National Environmental Management Act and related policies
- Good communication skills
- Report writing skills
- Organisational skills
- Problem-solving and analytical skills
- Ethical conduct and accountability
Main Duties
- Provide administrative support to personnel in the Integrated Environmental Engineering Component
- Assist with environmental compliance administration
- Support access and use of government waterworks administration
- Assist with environmental programmes and land administration
- Maintain records and information management systems
- Implement and maintain administrative procedures
- Administer procurement processes according to departmental and SCM requirements
- Maintain records of goods and services procured
- Compile statistics and maintain registers
- Coordinate travel arrangements, logistics and meetings
- Support site visits and stakeholder engagements
- Compile submissions and administrative reports when required
Skills Needed
- Administration skills
- Communication skills
- Report writing
- Record management
- Computer literacy
- Planning and organising
- Attention to detail
- Client service orientation
- Ability to work with different stakeholders
- Problem-solving ability
Working Environment
The role supports government environmental programmes and requires strong administrative skills, compliance awareness and the ability to coordinate information, meetings and operational activities.