Ecosphere

Water Use Authorisations Demystified: GA vs WULA in Practice
2026-10-13 08:00 - 17:00 (Africa/Johannesburg) | Online via Teams
Description:
This course provides a clear, practical understanding of water use authorisations in South Africa. It simplifies Section 21 water uses, explains when a General Authorisation applies versus when a full Water Use Licence is required, and highlights key risks, timelines, and pitfalls to support early project decision-making.
Learning Outcomes:
By the end of this course, participants will be able to:

Identify applicable Section 21 water uses for a project
Distinguish between General Authorisations and full WULAs
Understand regulatory triggers related to watercourses and buffers
Conduct early-stage risk screening for water-related impacts
Anticipate typical timelines and approval challenges
Make informed recommendations to clients or project teams
Understand what is required for each phase of the application process

Best suited for:
Engineers, environmental consultants, developers, project managers

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