SCIENTIFIC TECHNICIAN: PRODUCTION GRADE A – C

Job Overview

The Department of Water and Sanitation seeks a Scientific Technician: Production Grade A – C in Kimberley, Northern Cape. Responsibilities include performing geohydrological functions, managing groundwater monitoring networks, conducting field surveys, maintaining scientific equipment, and ensuring compliance with the National Water Act. Requirements include a National Diploma in Natural, Water, Groundwater, or Geohydrology-related sciences, 3 years of post-qualification experience in groundwater, and compulsory SACNASP registration as a Certificated Natural Scientist.

Requirements & Qualifications

• A National Diploma in Natural /Water Groundwater/ Geohydrology related Sciences or relevant qualification.
• Three (3) years’ post qualification technical scientific experience in groundwater.
• Compulsory registration with SACNASP as Certificated Natural Scientist.
• The disclosure of a valid unexpired driver’s license.
• Understanding of program and project management.
• Knowledge of scientific methodologies and models, research and development, and computer-aided scientific applications.
• Essential knowledge of groundwater resources management.
• Extensive experience in water management, environmental field, urban development, agricultural, waste management and mining.
• Understanding of department’s role and function with respect to Water Quality and Water Resources Protection.
• Knowledge of the National Water Act, 36 of 1998 and related policies, strategies and guidelines.
• Understanding of principles of integrated Water Resource Management.
• Experience in minimizing the impacts from industries, agriculture, urban development and mining.
• Computer literacy.
• Innovative thinking, negotiation skills, and good written and verbal communication skills.
• Knowledge of legal compliance, technical report writing, data analysis, scientific presentation, decision making, customer focus, responsiveness, and problem solving.

Key Duties & Responsibilities

• Perform technical scientific and geohydrological functions and tasks that require interpretation in the presence of an established framework.
• Apply operational standards and consolidate methodologies, policies, systems and procedures.
• Identify gaps and develop appropriate interventions and extension of the groundwater monitoring network.
• Preparation and participation in research activities and data collection through field surveys.
• Maintenance, calibration and operation of scientific equipment.
• Provide geohydrological technical support and advice, and develop/extend client base relations.
• Promote public awareness of scientific activities and provide technical/scientific data, information and advice.
• Perform technical scientific analysis and regulatory functions, including data preparation, routine interpretation, database management, and information dissemination.
• Formulate proposals, compile reports, and conduct research and development.
• Engage in continuous professional development, equipment reviews, procurement, and literature studies.
• Publish and present technical reports and research findings, and liaise with relevant bodies/councils on geohydrological matters.
• Supervise technical support processes and manage staff performance management and development.

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