Applications are invited from suitably qualified local candidates for the following positions:
DEPARTMENT : WATER AFFAIRS
DIVISION : WATER RIGHTS
JOB TITLE : ASSISTANT WATER OFFICER
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NUMBER OF POSITIONS : (ONE) 1
RESPONSIBLE TO : WATER RIGHTS OFFICER
JOB SUMMARY
Under general supervision of the Water Rights Officer, the incumbent will be responsible for implementation of and ensuring adherence to water laws, regulations and policies.
1.0 MAIN DUTIES
1.1 Implement the Water Act 2008 and Water Resources Regulations of 1980.
1.2 In environmental protection measures, prepares inventory of Water Act of 2008
1.3 Convene “pitsos ” for introducing water licensing abstraction issues.
1.4 Carries field surveys to source of water supply and identify types of water use.
1.5 Identify all existing water users other than domestic and maintain a register of all water abstractions.
1.6 Monitors the compliance of the conditions of Water Use Permits.
1.7 Identify and report all instances of pollution as defined by the Water Act.
2.0 JOB SPECIFICATION
• Diploma in Mass Communication with a working experience in water management (Hydrology or Groundwater) for at least three (3) years.
OR
• Certificate in Environmental Health or Environmental Management with a working experience in water management (Hydrology or Groundwater) for at least five (5) years
3.0 WORKING CONDITIONS
The applicant should be able to travel and be willing to work in any district assigned.
All applications should be on relevant forms, GP 104 for serving officer and GP 103 for job seekers, accompanied by certified copies of educational certificates, marriage certificates for married women, transcripts, performance appraisals (for serving officers) and contact details.
Applications should be submitted to:
The Human Resource Office Ministry of Water
Christie House 2nd Floor
Maseru
Closing date: 27 September, 2019