Scientist Manager Grade A REF NO: 090224/01 at Department of Water and Sanitation

REQUIREMENTS :

• MSc Degree in Applied Geology / Geological Sciences or relevant science qualification. Six (6) years post BSc Natural Scientific experience.
• Compulsory registration with SACNASP as a Professional Natural Scientist. Experience in the following fields will serve as an advantage: Engineering Geology, Soil Mechanics and Rock Mechanics.
• The disclosure of a valid unexpired driver’s license. Working knowledge in National Water Act, 1998 (Act No 36 of 1998), Dam Safety Regulations, 2012 (No. 35062) and related policies. Computer literacy. Working knowledge of relevant Engineering Geological, Geotechnical Engineering legislation and related policies. Knowledge of PFMA. Knowledge of Occupational Health and Safety Act. Ability to review technical and scientific reports and provide recommendations.
• Technical report writing skills. Ability to provide technical and scientific support to Department of Water and Sanitation (DWS) units and other government departments.
• Professional Judgment. Good communication, presentation, and networking skills.
• People management and mentoring of candidate scientists.
• Planning, organizing, conflict management and change management.
• Excellent problem solving and analysis.
• The ability to work independently, to interact with communities, Professional Service Providers (PSPs) and planning partners in the water sector.
• Knowledge of programme and project management. Working knowledge of research and development.
• Computer aided scientist applications.
• Creation of high-performance culture. Sound administrative skills and a demonstrated commitment to service delivery.
• Willingness to travel extensively all over the country and work irregular hours. 

DUTIES :

• Leadership and management of sub-directorate geotechnical and geological services.
• Provision of geological services towards the development, maintenance, rehabilitation, and refurbishment of bulk water infrastructure projects.
• This includes amongst others, the development, supervision, and management of geological and geotechnical investigation programmes at various construction phases and the development of Tender documentation, financial proposals, and Terms of References. Management of soil and rock laboratory testing programmes for earth and concrete dams, dam construction materials and problem soils.
• Knowledge of codes of practice for development on problem soils and dolomitic land for water infrastructure. Development, management and supervision of foundation and material investigation programmes and reports for the design and construction of Category II and III dams, sourcing of construction materials and modelling probabilities of failure in slopes, embankments, and reservoirs.
• Professional Team Member as per Dam Safety Regulations for geological requirements in Category II and III dams.
• Compilation of Environmental Management Programmes for geotechnical investigations.
• Provide technical inputs to DWS civil engineering projects.
• Provide technical support to regional and cluster offices on projects.
• Represent the Department in various fora including participation in the technical committee meetings for projects.
• Assist in the management of PSPs where required.
• Attend meetings and manage conflict among various stakeholders during the implementation of geological and geotechnical projects.