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PROJECT NO: K1/7153/10 Capacity Building for Water Monitoring and Assessment
Progress Report 1
Prepared by: Brian Delcarme
Date: March 2016
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1. Introduction At a Water Sector workshop (FETWater workshop: 22 – 23 January 2015 at the St George Hotel & Convention Centre, Pretoria) capacity building and training to adequately monitor and assesses was recognised as being vital to ensuring that water sector institutions have the appropriate knowledge, skills and experiential exposure to manage our water resources. The network for water monitoring and assessment (hereafter referred to as the Network) was therefore tasked to developing occupational qualifications for water monitoring and assessment to meet the demands for critical skills for the water sector with opportunities for career paths/pathing. It was further revealed that one of the water sector priorities is to strengthen its compliance monitoring and enforcement capacity to take strong action against illegal water use in accordance with the enforcement protocol. It was then agreed not to have more loose standing occupations but to embrace the occupation Water Analyst: Water Quality Control Practitioner which was already in its final development stages. A decision was taken that the critical occupations for the Network will be (1) Water Quality Control (2) Water Compliance and Enforcement Officers respectively. It is then envisaged that these occupations will be at the “Professional Level” and registered with the Quality Council for Trades and Occupations relating to OFO code 213306 Water Quality Analyst (Water Quality Control Officer) and 213306 Water Quality Analyst (Water Compliance Enforcement Officer) respectively. The Department of Water and Sanitation, Directorate : Operational Support brought to the attention of the EWSeta that an additional special request was made from the Compliance and Monitoring units for: Water Quality Practitioner (specialization Compliance and Enforcement Specialist) (OFO Code 213306).These qualifications are part of a family of qualifications identified across six thematic area in the water sector. These will also be undertaken within Department of Water and Sanitation led capacity building programme called FETWater phase III. It is envisaged that all the knowledge and expertise necessary to develop all these qualification be pulled within one programme so that there can be a legacy and sustainability. 2. Pre-scoping and Establishment of Community of Experts (CEP): Workshop held on 07 August 2015 A workshop was convened with broader stakeholders and the decision to focus on the aforementioned critical qualifications was discuss in detail. After in-depth discussion the participants agreed to embrace the Water Quality Control Officer qualification with specialisations for (1) Water Compliance Officer and (2) Water Investigation and Enforcement Officer. Participants were requested to discuss and agree upon a briefing document and then complete a questionnaire based on the rationale for the occupation, job family and description, tasks for the proposed occupation, statement which best describes the proposed occupation and entry requirements for a qualification related to this occupation. The outcomes of the discussions are depicted in the following Tables 1, 2, and 3.
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Table 1: Briefing Document
Item Notes i) Occupational Qualification
Water Quality Analyst: Water Regulatory Officer
ii) Related OFO code OFO code 213306
iii) Rationale for prioritizing occupation
South Africa is faced with increasing water resource challenges. NWRS2 clearly states that water monitoring and assessment involves water quality monitoring and assessment, compliance with and enforcement of the regulatory frameworks. There is a very serious need over the coming five years to focus attention upon compliance with and enforcement of the law as a key element of the water governance framework. As we look to increased water resource constraints it is clear that enforcement (within the law) is a key part of the governance framework, and in effect sustainable development will not be possible without this. Enforcement and compliance are two of the priorities identified by the NWRS2. Improved compliance monitoring and enforcement is required to support water allocation and water allocation reform to ensure that water is used according to authorisation conditions, and by legally authorised water users. Lack of capacity to oversee the implementation of water related strategies and other aspects could lead to water shortages that result from poor management rather than a true deficiency of supply. Capacity building and training in these areas become vital in addressing the shortages and to ensure that water sector institutions have the appropriate knowledge, skills and experiential exposure to manage our water resources. One of the DWS priorities is to strengthen its compliance monitoring and enforcement capacity to take strong action against illegal water use in accordance with the enforcement protocol. This project will therefore focus on developing occupational qualifications for compliance monitoring and enforcement to meet the demands for critical skills for the water sector. These occupations are in line with current skills demand as the EWSETA Sector Skills plan 2011-2016 and NWRS2. It was further revealed that one of the water sector priorities is to strengthen its compliance monitoring and enforcement capacity to take strong action against illegal water use in accordance with the enforcement protocol. It was then agreed not to have more loose standing occupations but to embrace the occupation Water Analyst: Water Quality Control Practitioner which was already in its final development stages. A decision was taken that the critical occupations for the Network will be (1) Water Quality Control (2) Water Compliance and Enforcement Officers respectively. It is envisaged that these occupations will be at the “Professional Level” and registered with the Quality Council for Trades and Occupations relating to OFO code 213306 Water Quality Analyst (Water Quality Control Officer) and 213306 Water Quality Analyst (Water Compliance Enforcement Officer) respectively. Subsequently the Community of Expert groups decided to combine all the qualifications into one occupational qualification namely: Water Regulatory Officer.
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iv) Community of Experts (CEP) members Provide details of the institution the CEP member represents and the contact details ( e-mail and phone) This is the determining step for efficient delivery
Name Position Institution Expertise Contact Details
Shannon Davids
ETQA Manager EWSETA SETA & QCTO processes [email protected]
Anita Pillay Training Coordinator
WISA Capacity Building [email protected]
Nigel Adams Acting Chief Director: Enforcement
DWS: National
Compliance and Enforcement Prosecutions Investigations Water related policy and legislation
Portia Mahlase
Assistant Director
DWS: National
Enforcement [email protected]
Philomon Mphahlele
Investigatiion Officer
DWS: National
Enforcement [email protected]
Tebogo Tswale
Investigatiion Officer
DWS: National
Enforcement [email protected]
Nana Mthethwa
DWS: National
Hydrologist [email protected]
Kwazikwakhe Majola
Production Scientist: Water Information Programmes
DWS Geo-Hydrologist [email protected]
Anet Muir Director: Compliance
DWS: National
Compliance and Enforcement Prosecutions Investigations water related policy and legislation
Melissa Lintnaar-Strauss
Control Environmental Officer
Berg-Olifants Proto CMA
QCTO Process Compliance monitoring and enforcement
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Samantha Saayman
Assistant Director
DWS: Provincial
Compliance monitoring and enforcement
Shantal Harigobin
Programme Manager
SALGA Local government Water for growth and development
Thandi Phama
Transformation Officer: Skills and Capacity
DWS Transformation [email protected]
Louella Daries
Researcher CPUT Curriculum development [email protected]
v) CEP coordinator and learner QDF
Dr Brian Delcarme
vi) List 4 planned workshops for curriculum development process and proposed monthly dates ( Sept- Dec)
CEP Induction 07 August 2015
Scoping and Profiling 31 August – 01 September 2015
Curriculum Development: Knowledge and Practical Modules
28 -29 September 2015
Curriculum Development: Work Experience Modules Assessment Specification Document
19 -20 October 2015
Packaging Qualifications Documents 05 – 06 November 2015
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Table 2: Occupation: Water Quality Analyst (Water Compliance Officer) Item Answer Notes at workshop
i) Do you agree that this is a priority occupation for skills development if not …..suggest an alternative
Yes Yes Compliance
ii) Do you have any comments on the rationale for the proposed occupation
We agree with the rationale. Based on experience, many of the complaints we have dealt with could have been avoided if monitoring and enforcement of water use authorisations happened on a more frequent basis.
Yes Links to NWRS 2 strategies
iii) Please reflect on the job family for the proposed occupation an organization and list the job titles for the occupation, the subordinates and the supervisors
- Principal compliance officer - Chief compliance officer - Control compliance officer Assistant Director: Compliance, enforcement and monitoring Deputy Director: Compliance, enforcement and monitoring
Compliance monitoring officer which will change to practitioner Entry level officer
iv) Do you have access to a job description for the occupation/ job
Yes
v) List 4 key tasks for the proposed occupation - Conduct inspections - Audit authorisations that were issued in terms of Section 22 (NWA) - Is involved with the voluntary surrender of water use - Engage with potential users in waiting (applicants awaiting authorisation) - Issue permits - Audit water balances - Refer cases for enforcement
vi) Develop a statement which best profiles/describes the proposed occupation
The Water Compliance Officer inspects and audit authorisations in terms of relevant and applicable sections of legislation. They also perform regulatory functions relating to water use, permits, water balances, institutional oversight, advocacy of compliance and referral for enforcement.
To ensure effective compliance of water users with the National Water Act (NWA) and related regulations
vi) In your opinion, what should be the academic entry requirements for a qualification related to this occupation
BSc (post graduate) Four year post matric qualification NQF 7 equivalent
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Table 3: Occupation : Water Quality Analyst (Water Investigation and Enforcement Officer) Item Answer Notes at
workshop
i) Do you agree that this is a priority occupation for skills development if not …..suggest an alternative
Yes
ii) Do you have any comments on the rationale for the proposed occupation
Capacity issues are being experienced and the fact that perpetrators are not brought to book The qualification will provide specialisation in dealing with water related crimes
iii) Please reflect on the job family for the proposed occupation an organization and list the job titles for the occupation, the subordinates and the supervisors
Labour inspectors Environmental management inspectors South African Police Services South African National Parks Investigation Officers Enforcements Officers Supervisors mandated to issue notices
iv) Do you have access to a job description for the occupation/ job
- to investigate non-compliance for possible prosecution - the development of investigation practices and processes - The facilitation of evidence collection through regional based units - The management of dossier / file compilation - Enforce compliance with water legislation
v) List 4 key tasks for the proposed occupation - Conduct investigations - Issue contravention notices; - Represent reviews from alleged transgressor - Evaluate & monitor implementation of remediation plans - Issue fines (criminal procedures act, sections 54 & 56) - React to complaints and incidences
vi) Develop a statement which best profiles/describes the proposed occupation
The Water Investigation and Enforcement Officer conducts investigation of non-compliance for possible prosecution (administrative processes & fines), provides appropriate legal procedures and actions. Initiates the first phase of prosecution against non-compliance and provides administrative legal support. Also reviews representation from alleged transgressors, react to complaints and incidents and provides information for cost-recovery.
vi) In your opinion, what should be the academic entry requirements for a qualification related to this occupation
National Diploma NQF Level 6
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3. Scoping Workshop 05 October 2015 A workshop was convened with a Community of Experts to:
1. Review the Water Quality Practitioner curriculum document and indicate which modules and components belong either to the Water Compliance Officer or the Water Investigation and Enforcement Officer;
2. Indicate which modules are missing and still need to be developed for the Water Compliance
Officer and Water Investigation and Enforcement Officer respectively; and
3. Develop purpose statements (what is expected for the job) for the Water Compliance Officer or the Water Investigation and Enforcement Officer respectively.
Water Compliance Officer: It was identified that a Water Compliance Officer: - Conduct inspections - Audit authorisations that were issued in terms of Section 22 (NWA) - Is invloved with the voluntary surrender of water use - Engage with potential users in waiting (applicants awaiting authorisation) - Issue permits - Audit water balances - Refer cases for enforcement The following purpose statement was developed: The Water Compliance Officer inspect and audit authorisations in terms of relevant and applicable sections of legislation. They also perform regulatory functions relating to water use, permits, water balances, institutional oversight, advocacy of compliance and referral for enforcement. Water Investigation and Enforcement Officer: The Water Investigation and Enforcement Officer: - Conduct investigations - Issue contravention notices; - Represent reviews from alleged transgressor - Evaluate & monitor implementation of remediation plans - Issue fines (criminal procedures act, sections 54 & 56) - React to complaints and incidences The following purpose statement was developed: The Water Investigation and Enforcement Officer conducts investigation of non-compliance for possible prosecution (administrative processes & fines), provides appropriate legal procedures and actions. Initiates the first phase of prosecution against non-compliance and provides administrative legal support. Also reviews representation from alleged transgressors, react to complaints and incidents and provides information for cost-recovery. 4. Qualification Document Development Workshop 19 -20 October 2015 A workshop was held on 19 and 20 October 2015 to discuss and consolidate the qualifications document. It was at this workshop where the Community of Expert (CEP) group, after much deliberation, decided to consolidate the Water Quality Control, Water Compliance Officer and Water Investigation and Enforcement Officer into one qualification namely Water Regulation Practitioner.
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It was also agreed that the qualification will be made up of the following compulsory Knowledge and Practical Skill modules: Knowledge Modules:
213306001-KM-01, Water Resource Science, NQF Level 8, Credits 26
213306001-KM-02, Integrated catchment Risk Management, NQF Level 8, Credits 31
213306001-KM-03, Water Resource Engineering, NQF Level 8, Credits 12
213306001-KM-04, Water Regulatory Framework, NQF Level 8, Credits 10 Total number of credits for Knowledge Modules: 79 Practical Skill Modules:
213306001-PM-01, Ensure the availability of valid sample results for a designated area., NQF Level 7, Credits 9
213306001-PM-02, Generate and manage water quality reports, NQF Level 8, Credits 6
213306001-PM-03, Conduct on-site inspections, NQF Level 8, Credits 6
213306001-PM-04, Conduct incident inspections, NQF Level 8, Credits 4
213306001-PM-05, Implement enforcement actions, NQF Level 8, Credits 4
213306001-PM-06, Advise clients on the need for water authorisations and permits, NQF Level 7, Credits 6
213306001-PM-07, Provide comments for land use or infrastructure purposes (EIA, rezoning, etc), NQF Level 8, Credits 6
213306001-PM-08, Participate in relevant stakeholder forums, NQF Level 8, Credits 6
213306001-PM-09, Provide information and stakeholder education regarding water management, NQF Level 7, Credits 6
Total number of credits for Practical Skill Modules: 53 This qualification also requires the following Work Experience Modules:
213306001-WM-01, Exposure to the site specific water quality monitoring processes, NQF Level 8, Credits 16
213306001-WM-02, Exposure to compliance auditing processes, NQF Level 8, Credits 16
213306001 - Water Regulation Practitioner Page 5 of 68
213306001-WM-03, Exposure to the incident management processes, NQF Level 7, Credits 16
213306001-WM-04, Exposure to the authorisation processes, NQF Level 8, Credits 16
213306001-WM-05, Exposure to the stakeholder engagement processes, NQF Level 6, Credits 20
Total number of credits for Work Experience Modules: 84 5. Way Forward Feedback from QCTO: The curriculum document was sent to the Quality Council for Trade and Occupations (QCTO) for discussion at its April 2016 meeting. We are awaiting their feedback. Develop an Assessment Quality System with AQP: The following will be developed with the EWSETA who is the Assessment Quality Partner (AQP)
Assessment Strategy and Model for External Integrated Summative Assessment
Assessment Centres
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Assessment Requirements: How conducted
Assessment Grid: Type of assessment Materials development: The materials will be developed based upon the feedback received from the QCTO. The materials will be written against the curriculum as approved by the QCTO at their April 2016 meeting. Formalisation of training sites: It is envisaged that two Catchment Managements Agencies (CMAs) will be used as pilot training sites. This is when the curriculum and materials will be tested and if necessary, modified. Mainstreaming: For Sustainability and Ownership. Strategies will be developed for mainstreaming the qualification and occupation into the water sector for the purposes of uptake, sustainability and ownership.
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