About the Role
The Department of Water and Sanitation is seeking a dedicated Chief Assistant Technical Officer (Scientific Support) to join their Pretoria Head Office. This role is essential for ensuring the accuracy and reliability of groundwater assessments, which directly impacts the quality of water resources in South Africa. By providing crucial support in geohydrological assessments, you will play a pivotal role in safeguarding the environment and public health in our communities.
As a Chief Assistant Technical Officer, your work will not only involve hands-on data collection but will also encompass training and supervising teams engaged in this vital scientific work. Your expertise will be the backbone of effective data processing and quality control, ensuring that we maintain high standards in our operations. The position requires extensive travel, allowing you to engage directly with the fieldwork that underpins our commitment to sustainable water management.
About the Department
The Department of Water and Sanitation is committed to ensuring sustainable water quality and accessibility for all South Africans. Its mission revolves around the management and conservation of water resources, vital for community health and environmental sustainability. By joining this department, you will contribute to a mission that profoundly impacts the lives of citizens, ensuring that they have access to safe, clean water.
What You’ll Do
- Assist in geohydrological assessments and the collection of groundwater quality samples.
- Support technicians and scientists with quality control and execution of their tasks.
- Provide on-the-job training in scientific data collection and processing.
- Contribute to the development of training materials for data collection and processing.
- Supervise and provide guidance to subordinates involved in data collection and processing.
- Travel extensively to various field locations, working away from the office for extended periods.
What You’ll Need
- An NQF level 4 (Senior/Grade 12) certificate, with Mathematics, Mathematics Literacy, or Physical Science.
- Six (6) to ten (10) years of experience in surface or groundwater technical environments, specifically in collecting and processing water-related data.
- A valid Code 10 driver’s license and Professional Driving Permit (PDP).
- Strong verbal and written communication skills.
- Proficiency in computer skills and knowledge of laboratory and monitoring equipment.
- Willingness to travel extensively and a robust understanding of geohydrological processes and systems.
How to Apply
Please submit your application before the closing date as late applications will not be considered.
Requirements
An NQF level 4 (Senior/Grade) 12 certificate with Mathematics/Mathematics Literacy/Physical Science.Six (6) to (10) ten years’ experience in surface or groundwater technical environment i.
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collecting and processing of water related data.
The disclosure of a valid Code 10 unexpired driver’s license and PDP.
Six (6) to (10) ten years’ experience in the groundwater technical environmental in collecting and processing of water-related data.
Good verbal and written communication skills.
Computer literate.
Willingness to travel extensively.
Knowledge in handling laboratory and monitoring equipment.
Knowledge of OHS.
High knowledge of geohydrological processes and systems.
Job Duties
Provide support in geohydrological assessments, the collection of groundwater quality samples and groundwater level data.Support Technicians and Scientists in the execution of their tasks including quality control.
Provide On-job training in scientific data collection processes including contributing to training material for data collection and data processing - provide internal and external training in relevant fields of expertise; aid and guide data collectors in applying the correct data collections; provide assistance in processes (fault correction – equipment calibration etc); provide inputs for the training materials in data processing; provide monthly feedback on the training interventions and its successes or failures.
The official will hold a supervisory role, supervising subordinates involved in data collection and processing activities.
The official will travel extensively and remain in the field for extended periods, working away from the office.
