VACANCIES IN THE WATER AND SANITATION INDUSTRY
POST 01. SCIENTIST PRODUCTION GRADE A – C WULA REF NO: 270123/22 (X6 POSTS)
Branch: Provincial Cooperation and International Coordination Mpumalanga: Water and Sanitation Services Management
SALARY : R646 854 – R982 326 per
CENTRE : Bronkhorstspruit
REQUIREMENTS : A Science degree (BSc) (Hon) or relevant qualification in Geohydrology or Earth Sciences Specialised in Groundwater. Three (3) years post qualification experience. Compulsory registration with the SACNASP as a Professional Natural Scientist. A valid unexpired driver’s license. Knowledge and experience in the following will serve as recommendations: Acquisition, auditing and provision of groundwater related data, geological borehole descriptions and logging, geophysics, monitoring network maintenance and extension, GIS, HYDSTRA, NGA/NGDB and applications in groundwater assessment and monitoring, technical report writing skills. Willingness to travel. Proven knowledge, understanding and use of specialized software applications in the field of groundwater. Good sound knowledge of geohydrological processes, groundwater assessments and integrated water resource management. Computer Skills. People management and Conflict Management. Report writing skills.
DUTIES : Implement National Water Act with focus on groundwater protection and management, groundwater protocol, groundwater strategies. Monitor and evaluate programme performance and perform scientific functions that require interpretation in the absence of an established framework. Assist with groundwater monitoring, assessment and reporting systems in the region. Create public awareness of the science system. Apply appropriate scientific data, information and advice as requested. Interpret, evaluate and analyse scientific data. Provide groundwater specialist input on water use licence applications for mining, industries, municipalities, urban development and agriculture activities. Conducting of site inspections and attend meetings for
various water use licence applications. Liaise with clients and other stakeholders to obtain outstanding information on groundwater reportssubmitted. Promote groundwater protection and management through the
water use authorisation process and implement DWS’s role and function with respect to groundwater protection and management. Provide assistance in drafting of specific groundwater licence conditions. Interpretation and analysis
of ground water data submitted. Manage special geohydrological projects.
ENQUIRIES : Mr Sydney Nkuna Tel No: 013-759 7317/Ms FM Mkhwanazi Tel No: 013 759
7515/Ms PC Ngwamba Tel No: 013 759 7446/Mr SG Nkosi Tel No: 013 759 7335
APPLICATIONS : Mpumalanga (Mbombela): Please forward your applications quoting the
relevant reference number to: The Department of Water and Sanitation, Private
Bag X11259, Mbombela, 1200 or hand deliver at Cnr Brown & Paul Kruger
Street, Ground Floor, Prorom Building, Mbombela, 1200.
FOR ATTENTION : Ms FM Mkhwanazi
POST 02.SCIENTIST PRODUCTION GRADE A – C WATER USE AUTHORISATION
REF NO: 270123/23 (X2 POSTS)
Branch: Provincial Coordination and International Cooperation: North-West
SALARY : R646 854 – R982 326 year
CENTRE : Mmabatho
REQUIREMENTS : Science degree (BSc) (Hon) or relevant qualification. Three (3) years post qualification experience. Compulsory registration with SACNASP as a Professional Natural Scientist. A valid unexpired driver’s license. Knowledge of the key Water and Environmental Acts and related policies. Knowledge of compliance, monitoring and enforcement processes and water resource regulations.
DUTIES : Manage Water Use Licence Authorisations. Manage and perform electronic
Water Use Licence Application and Authorisation and authorisation system (eWULAAS). Provide scientific advice to the Directorate, and all other water users. Ensure investigation of unlawful/non-compliance of water usage
according to section 21 of the National Water Act in relation to mining, agricultural, industries, development and local government. etc. Ensure routine inspection to ascertain compliance and non-compliance to National Water Act.
Participate in the development and implementation of methodologies, policies, systems, and procedures in line with the compliance monitoring and enforcement protocols. Perform scientific analysis and regulatory functions.
Conduct research and development.
ENQUIRIES : Ms W Ralekoa at (082) 875 4158
APPLICATIONS : North West(Mmabatho): Please forward your application quoting the relevant
reference number to the Provincial Head: North West, Department of Water
and Sanitation, Private Bag X5, Mmabatho 2735 or hand deliver at Mega City
Shopping Centre, Corner Dr. James Moroka Drive and Sekame Road, Unit 99
Ground Floor.
FOR ATTENTION : Mr Ntwe MJ
POST 03SCIENTIST PRODUCTION GRADE A – C WULA REF NO: 270123/24
Branch: Provincial Coordination and International Cooperation: Limpopo
SALARY : R646 854 – R982 326 per year
CENTRE : Polokwane
REQUIREMENTS : A Science degree (Bsc) (Hon) or relevant qualification in Geohydrology or Earth Sciences (Specialised in Groundwater). Three (3) years post qualification experience. Compulsory registration with the SACNASP as a Professional Natural Scientist. A valid unexpired driver’s license. Knowledge and experience
in the following will serve as recommendations: Acquisition, auditing and provision of groundwater related data, geological borehole descriptions and logging, geophysics, monitoring network maintenance and extension, GIS,
HYDSTRA, NGA/NGDB and applications in groundwater assessment and monitoring, technical report writing skills. Willingness to travel. Proven knowledge, understanding and use of specialized software applications in the
field of groundwater. Good sound knowledge of geohydrological processes, groundwater assessments and integrated water resource management. Computer Skills. People management and Conflict Management. Report
writing skills.
DUTIES : Implement National Water Act with focus on groundwater protection and management, groundwater protocol, groundwater strategies. Monitor and evaluate programme performance and perform scientific functions that require interpretation in the absence of an established framework. Assist with groundwater monitoring, assessment and reporting systems in the region. Create public awareness of the science system. Apply appropriate scientific data, information and advice as requested. Interpret, evaluate and analyse scientific data. Provide groundwater specialist input on water use licence applications for mining, industries, municipalities, urban development and agriculture activities. Conducting of site inspections and attend meetings for
various water use licence applications. Liaise with clients and other stakeholders to obtain outstanding information on groundwater reports submitted. Promote groundwater protection and management through the
water use authorisation process and implement DWS’s role and function with respect to groundwater protection and management. Provide assistance in drafting of specific groundwater licence conditions. Interpretation and analysis
of ground water data submitted. Manage special geohydrological projects.
ENQUIRIES : Mr N. Mphuma Tel No: 015 290 1477
APPLICATIONS : Limpopo (Polokwane): Please forward your application quoting the reference number to the Department of Water and Sanitation, Private Bag X 9506, Polokwane, 0700 or Hand Deliver to Azmo Place Building Department of Water and Sanitation, 49 Joubert Street, Corner Thabo Mbeki and Joubert Streets,
AZMO Place Building (Registry Office 4rth floor).
FOR ATTENTION : Mr HH Khoza Tel No: 015 290 1222
POST 04.SCIENTIST PRODUCTION GRADE A – C WULA REF NO: 270123/25 (X2 POSTS)
Branch: Provincial Coordination and International Cooperation: Limpopo
SALARY : R646 854 – R982 326 per year
CENTRE : Polokwane
REQUIREMENTS : A Science degree (Bsc) (Hon) or relevant qualification in Water Resources Management, Water Quality Management, Natural Sciences or Earth Sciences. Three (3) years post qualification experience. Compulsory
registration with the SACNASP as a Professional Natural Scientist. Knowledge and experience in the following will serve as recommendations: Acquisition, auditing and provision of groundwater related data, geological borehole
descriptions and logging, geophysics, monitoring network maintenance and extension, GIS, HYDSTRA, NGA/NGDB and applications in groundwater assessment and monitoring, technical report writing skills. A valid unexpired
driver’s licence. Willingness to travel. Proven knowledge, understanding and use of specialized software applications in the field of groundwater. Good sound knowledge of geohydrological processes, groundwater assessments
and integrated water resource management. Computer Skills. People management and Conflict Management. Report writing skills.
DUTIES : Implement National Water Act with focus on groundwater protection and management, groundwater protocol, groundwater strategies. Monitor and evaluate programme performance and perform scientific functions that require interpretation in the absence of an established framework. Assist with groundwater monitoring, assessment and reporting systems in the region. Create public awareness of the science system. Apply appropriate scientific data, information and advice as requested. Interpret, evaluate and analyse scientific data. Provide groundwater specialist input on water use licence applications for mining, industries, municipalities, urban development and agriculture activities. Conducting of site inspections and attend meetings for various water use licence applications. Liaise with clients and other stakeholders to obtain outstanding information on groundwater reports submitted. Promote groundwater protection and management through the water use authorisation process and implement DWS’s role and function with respect to groundwater protection and management. Provide assistance in drafting of specific groundwater licence conditions. Interpretation and analysis
of ground water data submitted. Manage special geohydrological projects.
ENQUIRIES : Mr N. Mphuma Tel No: 015 290 1477
APPLICATIONS : Limpopo (Polokwane): Please forward your application quoting the reference number to the Department of Water and Sanitation, Private Bag X 9506, Polokwane, 0700 or Hand Deliver to Azmo Place Building Department of Water and Sanitation, 49 Joubert Street, Corner Thabo Mbeki and Joubert Streets,
AZMO Place Building (Registry Office 4rth floor).
FOR ATTENTION : Mr HH Khoza Tel No: 015 290 1222
POST 06.SCIENTIST PRODUCTION GRADE A – C COMPLIANCE MONITORING AND
ENFOREMENT REF NO: 270123/26 (X2 POSTS)
Branch: Provincial Coordination and International Cooperation: North-West
SALARY : R646 854 – R982 326 per year
CENTRE : Mmabatho
REQUIREMENTS : Science degree (BSc) (Hon) or relevant qualification. Three (3) years post qualification experience. Compulsory registration with SACNASP as a Professional Natural Scientist. A valid unexpired driver’s license. Knowledge of the key Water and Environmental acts and related policies. Knowledge of compliance, monitoring and enforcement processes and water resource regulations.
DUTIES : Provide scientific advise to the Directorate, and all other water users. Ensure investigation of unlawful/non-compliance of water usage according to section 21 of the National Water Act in relation to mining, agricultural, industries, development and local government etc. Ensure routine inspection to ascertain compliance and non-compliance to National Water Act. Participate in the development and implementation of methodologies, policies, systems, and procedures in line with the compliance monitoring and enforcement protocols.
Perform scientific analysis and regulatory functions. Conduct research and development.
ENQUIRIES : Ms W Ralekoa at (082) 875 4158
APPLICATIONS : North West(Mmabatho): Please forward your application quoting the relevant reference number to the Provincial Head: North West, Department of Water and Sanitation, Private Bag X5, Mmabatho 2735 or hand deliver at Mega City
Shopping Centre, Corner Dr. James Moroka Drive and Sekame Road, Unit 99
Ground Floor.
FOR ATTENTION : Mr Ntwe Mj
POST 07.SCIENTIST PRODUCTION GRADE A – C REF NO: 270123/29 (X6 POSTS)
Branch: Provincial Cooperation and International Coordination: Western Cape
SALARY : R646 854 – R982 326 per annum,
CENTRE : Bellville
REQUIREMENTS : A Science degree (Bsc) (Hon) or relevant qualification in Geohydrology or Earth Sciences Specialised in Groundwater. Three (3) years post qualification experience. Compulsory registration with the SACNASP as a Professional Natural Scientist. Kknowledge and experience in the following will serve as recommendations: Acquisition, auditing and provision of groundwater related data, geological borehole descriptions and logging, geophysics, monitoring network maintenance and extension, GIS, HYDSTRA, NGA/NGDB and applications in groundwater assessment and monitoring, technical report writing skills. A valid unexpired driver’s licence. Willingness to travel. Proven knowledge, understanding and use of specialized software applications in the
field of groundwater. Good sound knowledge of geohydrological processes, groundwater assessments and integrated water resource management. Computer Skills. People management and Conflict Management. Report
writing skills.
DUTIES : Implement National Water Act with focus on groundwater protection and management, groundwater protocol, groundwater strategies. Monitor and evaluate programme performance and perform scientific functions that require interpretation in the absence of an established framework. Provide groundwater specialist input on water use licence applications for mining, industries, municipalities, urban development and agriculture activities.
Conducting of site inspections and attend meetings for various water use licence applications. Liaise with clients and other stakeholders to obtain outstanding information on groundwater reports submitted. Promote groundwater protection and management through the water use authorisation process and implement DWS’s role and function with respect to groundwater protection and management. Provide assistance in drafting of specific
groundwater licence conditions. Interpretation and analysis of ground water data submitted. Manage special geohydrological projects. To support Water Use Authorization current regulated SOP. Support and supervise the provision of the Specialist comments on Water Use Licencing Applications. Assessment
of strategic WULA when required. To support the assessors during PreConsultation meeting for Complex WULA. To support WUAAAC and if required or appointed serve as WUAAAC members. To mentor young professionals.
ENQUIRIES : Mr MJ Murovhi Tel No: 021 941 6237
APPLICATIONS : Western Cape (Bellville): Please forward your applications quoting the relevant reference number to The Provincial Head: Western Cape, Department of Water and Sanitation, Private Bag X16, Sanlamhof, 7532 or hand deliver to Sigma
Building, 3 Blanckenberg Road, Bellville
CLOSING DATE : 27 January 2023