CareerPlan

WATER USE LICENCE AND REGULATORY COMPLIANCE OFFICER - Centurion

South AfricaFull-time2026-10-17 → 2026-10-18
On-site

Core

Manage water use licence applications and regulatory processes for a mining and mineral exploration group across South Africa.

Role type

Regulatory compliance officer (water use licences)

Builds

Water use rights and licence applications for inter-provincial mining and prospecting operations

Domain

Mining and environmental regulation in South Africa

Deliverable

client delivery

Required skills

Water Use Licence (WULA) application preparation and execution, South African environmental and mining legislation knowledge (NWA, MPRDA, NEMA), Department of Water and Sanitation (DWS) adjudication processes, regulatory liaison, drafting, risk identification

Preferred skills

Previous employment with DWS, Afrikaans language proficiency

Technologies

None stated

Responsibilities

Prepare and manage water use rights and licence applications through to final execution, Monitor application progress and adjudication processes, Act as primary liaison between the group and DWS, Coordinate regulatory enquiries for mining operations, Ensure compliance with water, environmental and mining legislation, Identify and address regulatory risks

Seniority

Senior, experienced IC