About the Role
The Department of Water and Sanitation is seeking a dedicated Scientist Manager Grade A to join its esteemed team at the Pretoria Head Office. This pivotal role focuses on strategic water resource planning, specifically enhancing water quality through the development of integrated planning solutions. By addressing critical data gaps and employing predictive modelling tools, you will contribute significantly to the sustainable management of South Africa’s vital water resources. The work you do will not only impact the immediate community but also set the foundation for future generations to enjoy clean and safe water.
Your role is essential in promoting effective water quality management practices. Through scenario analysis and stakeholder participation, you will help formulate planning goals that ensure the sustainability of water resources across various catchments. This position is an opportunity to make a profound difference in public service and improve the quality of life for residents in Pretoria and beyond.
About the Department
The Department of Water and Sanitation is dedicated to ensuring the sustainable management of South Africa’s water resources. Its mission is to provide equitable access to clean water while promoting the conservation of water resources. Working within this department means being part of a crucial mission that directly affects the health and well-being of communities across the nation. Your contributions will help shape policies and strategies that safeguard our most precious resource.
What You’ll Do
- Conduct assessment studies to identify data and information needs for water quality planning.
- Develop and maintain integrated water quality planning solutions.
- Utilize predictive modelling tools for forward planning.
- Formulate planning goals and determine Water Quality Planning Limits.
- Plan interventions through scenario analysis and allocation of water quality resources.
- Develop thematic plans and strategies to improve water resource quality.
- Provide decision support and management information for water quality interventions.
- Assist in writing technical scientific reports and documents.
- Promote stakeholder participation in integrated planning processes.
What You’ll Need
- MSc Degree in chemistry, biochemistry, microbiology, or relevant qualification in Water Resource Management.
- Six years of relevant post-qualification experience in natural sciences.
- Compulsory professional registration with SACNASP as a professional Natural Scientist.
- A valid and unexpired driver’s license.
- Extensive knowledge and experience in water quality management.
- Strong computer literacy and data interpretation skills.
- Excellent written and verbal communication abilities.
- Capability to work collaboratively with a diverse range of stakeholders.
How to Apply
Please submit your application before the closing date as late applications will not be considered.
Requirements
MSc Degree in chemistry, biochemistry or microbiology or relevant qualification in Water Resource Management.Six (6) years of applicable post qualification of BSc Natural Scientific experience.
Compulsory professional registration with SACNASP a s a professional Natural Scientist.
The disclosure of a valid unexpired driver’s license.
Extensive knowledge of, and relevant experience in water quality management.
Computer literacy.
A sound knowledge and the ability to integrate the management of water quality into the holistic management of water resources.
Must possess excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Good comprehension skills.
The ability to interpret data and information, the ability to work with a wide range of stakeholders.
Job Duties
The successful candidate will join a team of professionals responsible for strategic water resource planning, focusing on water quality through the development and maintenance of integrated water quality planning solutions.This requires conducting assessment studies to address data and information gaps and needs for water quality planning.
Will be responsible for forward planning utilising predictive modelling tools, among other methods.
Formulate planning goals, including the determination of Water Quality Planning Limits.
Responsible for intervention planning through scenario analysis, reconciliation and allocation of water quality, and the development of programmes, thematic plans and strategies to maintain or improve water resource quality in catchments.
Provision of water quality planning decision support and related management information in support of the implementation of water quality interventions.
Provision of water quality planning related capacity building.
Contribute to providing national and strategic guidance or advice on resource directed water quality management and water quality planning.
Assisting in the planning and conducting of studies or projects, as well as in the writing and compilation of technical scientific reports and documents.
The activities will also relate to the development, implementation and refinement of policies, strategies, guidelines and methodologies related to water quality planning and management.
Promote integrated planning through stakeholder participation, coordination and management.
