Principal Professional Officer Ref: WS 73/24 at City of Cape Town

Requirements:

• B.Sc. or B.Tech in Hydrogeology, Earth Sciences, or a relevant field.
• Professional Registration with SACNASP (South African Council for Natural Scientific Professions).
• A minimum of 8 years’ relevant experience in the development and operation of groundwater schemes for bulk water supply.
• Computer literacy.
• Experience with groundwater modelling software will be an advantage.
• Postgraduate qualifications in a relevant field will be an advantage.
• Valid Code B driver’s license.

Key Performance Areas:

• Apply knowledge of fundamental geology to understand how rock types and structures in an area impact groundwater occurrence and movement.
• Understand and interpret maps, geographical data, historical evidence, and models to build a comprehensive picture of the groundwater regime and/or land contamination.
• Develop conceptual site models of groundwater/surface water interactions and contamination.
• Develop Guidelines for Assessment, Planning, and Management of groundwater at a catchment level to support planning decisions and objectives.
• Develop strategies and tools for the conjunctive use and management of surface water and groundwater at the catchment level, collaborating with internal and external stakeholders.
• Evaluate Strategic Water Resource Management challenges and provide a Resource Management Decision Support Service.
• Prepare specifications, contract administration, commission work, and manage the performance of contractors.
• Draft letters and reports to resolve queries or problems.
• Evaluate development applications.
• Respond to enquiries and requests for services from clients.