Scientist Production Grade A–C (X3 Posts)
Job Overview
- Job Title: Scientist Production Grade A–C (X3 Posts)
- Department/Branch: Vaal-Orange Catchment Management Agency – Water Resource Planning and Management
- Reference Numbers: VOCMA 24, VOCMA 25, VOCMA 26
- Locations: Bloemfontein, Kimberley and Upington
- Salary: R791 604 – R1 144 008 per annum
- Salary Structure: All-inclusive OSD salary package
- Experience Level: Offer based on proven years of experience
- Employment Type: Government Position
Job Description
The Vaal-Orange Catchment Management Agency is seeking three qualified Scientists to join its Water Resource Planning and Management division.
The successful candidates will contribute to strategic water resource planning, with a particular focus on water quality management, water resource protection and integrated water quality planning. The role involves scientific assessments, water-use authorisation processes, data analysis, project management and implementation of the National Water Act and related legislation.
Key Responsibilities
- Conduct assessments to identify data and information gaps for water quality planning.
- Develop and maintain integrated water quality planning solutions.
- Conduct forward planning using predictive modelling tools and other scientific methods.
- Implement the National Water Act with a focus on water resource classification and resource quality objectives.
- Review and recommend scientific projects.
- Provide scientific input into water-use licence applications relating to:
- Mining
- Industry
- Municipalities
- Urban development
- Agriculture
- Process water-use licence applications.
- Conduct site inspections and attend stakeholder meetings.
- Promote surface and groundwater protection through water-use authorisation processes.
- Implement the Department of Water and Sanitation’s functions relating to water resource protection and management.
- Manage the waste discharge charge system.
- Manage surface-water data.
- Assist with drafting specific water quality licence conditions.
- Collect, interpret and analyse surface-water data.
- Monitor surface-water resources.
- Participate in strategic water resource planning and management initiatives.
Minimum Requirements
Applicants must have:
- A BSc Honours degree in Chemistry, Biochemistry or Microbiology, or a relevant qualification.
- At least three years’ post-qualification experience.
- Compulsory registration with SACNASP as a Professional Natural Scientist.
- A valid, unexpired driver’s licence.
Required Knowledge and Skills
Candidates should have sound knowledge of:
- Integrated water resource management.
- Water resource protection.
- Water resource classification systems and their application.
- Water quality management.
- Project management.
- The National Water Act and principles relating to the protection, development, use, control and management of water resources.
- Relevant water-sector legislation, including:
- National Water Act (NWA)
- Conservation of Agricultural Resources Act (CARA)
- National Environmental Management Act (NEMA)
- Mineral and Petroleum Resources Development Act (MPRDA)
- Relevant policies, regulations, guidelines, tools and procedures.
- Policy development, implementation and monitoring.
Core Competencies
The successful candidate should demonstrate:
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Strong report-writing and presentation abilities.
- Sound interpersonal skills.
- Ability to work effectively within multidisciplinary teams.
- Strong liaison and networking capabilities.
- Stakeholder engagement and corporate governance skills.
- Ability to work under pressure.
- Willingness to work abnormal hours when required.
- Willingness to travel nationally.
Salary
R791 604 – R1 144 008 per annum, inclusive of an OSD salary package.
The final salary offer will be determined according to the candidate’s proven years of relevant experience.
Enquiries
Mr V Magwala
Telephone: 012 392 1300
Important
There are three posts available, with reference numbers:
- VOCMA 24 – Bloemfontein
- VOCMA 25 – Kimberley
- VOCMA 26 – Upington
The positions are suited to experienced professional scientists with expertise in water quality, water resource management, environmental legislation and scientific planning.