DEPARTMENT OF WATER AND SANITATION – SCIENTIST PRODUCTION

DEPARTMENT OF WATER AND SANITATION
CLOSING DATE: 04 September 2020

Note: Interested applicants must submit their applications for employment to the postal address specified to each post or e-mail at recruitment@dws.gov.za. Applications must be submitted on a signed and dated Z83 form, obtainable from any Public Service Department, and should be accompanied by a comprehensive CV as well as copies of qualifications and Identity document. No late, applications will be accepted. Original/certified copies must be produced by only shortlisted candidates during the interview date.

A SAQA evaluation report must accompany foreign qualifications. Applications that do not comply with the above mentioned requirements will not be considered. All shortlisted candidates for SMS posts will be subjected to a technical and competency assessment. A pre-entry certificate obtained from the National School of Government (NSG) is required for all SMS applicants. Candidates will complete a financial disclosure form and also be required to undergo a security clearance.

Foreigners or dual citizenship holders must provide the Police Clearance certificate from country of origin. The Department of
Water Sanitation is an equal opportunity employer. In the filling of vacant posts the objectives of section 195 (1) (i) of the Constitution of South Africa, 1996 (Act No: 108 of 1996), the Employment Equity imperatives as defined by the Employment Equity Act, 1998 (Act No: 55 of 1998) and relevant Human Resources policies of the Department will be taken into consideration. Correspondence will be limited to short-listed candidates only. If you do not hear from us within two (2) months of this advertisement, please accept that your application has been unsuccessful. The department reserves the right not to fill these positions. Women and persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply and preference will be given to the EE Targets.

POST: SCIENTIST PRODUCTION (GRADE A-C): INTEGRATED WATER STUDIES REF NO: 040920/07
BRANCH: PLANNING AND INFORMATION SD: INTEGRATED WATER STUDIES

SALARY: R 618 732 – R 939 621 (OSD) (Offer will be based on proved years of experience as per OSD prescripts; (all-inclusive package)
CENTRE: Head Office, Pretoria

REQUIREMENTS: Science degree (BSc) (Hon) or relevant qualification. Compulsory registration with SACNASP as a professional Natural Scientist. Three (3) years post qualification natural scientific experience. A valid driver’s license (attach a copy). Experience in water resource modelling technologies. Good communication of scientific information verbally and in writing including good technical report writing skills. Knowledge of project management, Computer literacy and understanding of geographical information systems (GIS). Knowledge of the National Water Act and
other related legislations.

DUTIES: Undertake integrated water resource studies (quality, quantity ecology surface and groundwater) with focus on impact of land based activities on water resources. Assist in coordination of the development of integrated water resource modelling methodologies and analysis tools. Coordinate and analyse information, and compile the state of water report for the country. Liaise with other Government Departments, local authorities, the public and other stakeholders on water issues.

ENQUIRIES: Mr. A Sambo, Tel No 🙁 012) 336 8403

APPLICATIONS: Pretoria Head Office: Please post your applications or e-mail quoting the relevant reference number to the Department of Water and Sanitation, Private Bag X350, Pretoria, 0001 or e-mail at
recruitment@dws.gov.za. For attention: Ms. LI Mabole