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  • Posted: Sep 2, 2024
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    The Department of Water and Sanitation is the custodian of South Africa's water resources. It is primarily responsible for the formulation and implementation of policy governing this sector. While striving to ensure that all South Africans gain access to clean water and dignified sanitation, the department also promotes effective and efficient water resou...
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    Scientist Manager Grade A REF NO: 130924/03

    REQUIREMENTS:

    • An MSc degree or relevant qualification.
    • Six (6) years post BSc natural scientific experience.
    • Compulsory registration with SACNASP as a Professional Natural Scientist.
    • The disclosure of a valid unexpired driver’s license.

    Essential competencies:

    • Scientific, managerial, coordination, and organizational skills.
    • Sound knowledge of integrated water resource management and water resource protection.
    • Understanding of the water resource classification system and its application.
    • Knowledge and experience in project management.
    • Understanding and knowledge of water quality management.
    • Implementing principles of the National Water Act, 1998, in terms of protection, development, use, control, and management of water resources.
    • Ability to manage human resources and finances.
    • Strong leadership skills and the ability to promote transformation and service delivery excellence.
    • Communication skills, including written and verbal communication skills.
    • Willingness to travel when required.
    • Interpersonal skills and the ability to work in a multi-disciplinary team.
    • Knowledge and ability to conduct stakeholder engagement sessions.

    DUTIES:

    • The incumbent will be part of a team responsible for classifying water resources and determining associated resource quality objectives for current and future needs of significant water resources in the country.
    • Review and recommend scientific projects.
    • Provide specialist comments on water use authorizations related to water quality uses.
    • Align projects with organizational strategies.
    • Monitor progress on the implementation of projects related to water resources protection.
    • Manage the waste discharge charge system and surface water data management.
    • Guide the development of strategies, procedures, and guidelines for the classification of water resources and resource quality objectives.
    • Interface with line function water resource managers in implementing water resource protection requirements.
    • Assist in supporting Water Tribunal cases and related court cases.
    • Provide technical services regarding water resource protection to the Department of Water and Sanitation.
    • Manage personnel and financial resources in the sub-directorate and implement PMDS.
    • Compile and manage budgets and control cash flows.
    • Manage a multidisciplinary scientific team.

    APPLICATIONS : Please email your application quoting the relevant reference number on the subject line to: [email protected] or hand deliver at Department of Water and Sanitation, Corner Charlotte Maxeke and East Burger Streets, Bloem-Plaza Building, Second floor or post to Private Bag 528, Bloemfontein, 9301 

    Method of Application

    NOTE :

    • Interested applicants must submit their applications for employment to the address specified on each post. Applications must be submitted using the newly implemented Z83 form obtainable on the Department of Water and Sanitations website, under career opportunities or the DPSA website, under vacancies in the Public Service (point 4) and should be accompanied by a comprehensive CV with full particulars of the applicants’ training, qualifications, competencies, knowledge & experience). All required information on the Z83 application form must be provided. Other related documentation such as copies of qualifications, identity document, driver’s license etc need not to accompany the application when applying for a post as such documentation must only be produced by shortlisted candidates during the interview date in line with DPSA circular 19 of 2022. With reference to applicants bearing professional or occupational registration, fields provided in Part B of the Z83 must be completed as these fields are regarded as compulsory and such details must also be included in the applicants CV. For posts requiring a driver’s license, annotate such details on CV. Failure to complete or disclose all required information will automatically disqualify the applicant. No late, applications will be accepted. Shortlisted candidates will be subjected to suitability checks (SAQA verification, reference checks criminal and credit checks). SAQA evaluation certificate must accompany foreign qualification/s (only when shortlisted). Applications that do not comply with the above-mentioned requirements will not be considered. Candidates will be required to complete a financial disclosure form and undergo a security clearance. Foreigners or dual citizenship holders must provide a police clearance certificate from country of origin (only when shortlisted). 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 three (3) months of this advertisement, please accept that your application has been unsuccessful. Faxed applications will not be considered. 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. 

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