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Job Summary

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Requirements and Expectations

Requirements

An MSc degree or relevant qualification in Numerical, Earth or Natural Science. Six (6) years post BSc Natural Scientific experience. Compulsory registration with the South African Council for Natural Scientific Professions (SACNASP) as a Professional Natural Scientist. The disclosure of a valid unexpired driver's license. A certification in information systems analysis, design, and development, backed by relevant experience. Working knowledge of National Water Act, 1998 (Act No 36 of 1998), related legislation policies. Computer literacy. Knowledge of PFMA and Occupational Health and Safety Act. Planning and organising, people management, conflict management, negotiation, change management skills. Mentoring of candidate scientists. Experience in design, development and maintenance of water resources information systems. Experience in information systems project management and financial management skills. Good communication, presentation, and networking skills. 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. The ability to work independently, to interact with internal/external stakeholders, Professional Service Providers (PSPs) and planning partners in the water sector. 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.

Duties

Provide leadership and management to the Sub-directorate: Resource Quality Information. Lead the analysis, design, development and maintenance of water quality information databases and systems. Lead, coordinate and develop methodology for the analysis and generation of water resource quality data, information and knowledge products. Develop and implement water resource quality information dissemination tools. Lead and coordinate technical reporting and publication of water resource quality information, through reports, publications and websites. Review scientific documents and publications on water resource quality information. Lead and coordinate training of the DWS officials and the DWS entities on the use of water resource quality information databases and systems. Compile technical, scientific, performance reports, project plan and reports, audit reports, risk reports, operational plan, demand management plan and procurement plan.