Scientist Manager Grade A

What you will need

• MSc Degree or equivalent qualification in Geohydrology/Hydrogeology/Earth Science.
• Compulsory registration with SACNASP as a Professional Natural Scientist.
• The disclosure of a valid unexpired driver’s licence.

Experience

Six (6) years of post-qualification natural sciences experience required. Experience in groundwater exploration, monitoring, assessment and sustainable resource management. Experience in water resource management. Experience in scientific research, project management, stakeholder engagement, technical report writing and the management of professional scientific personnel.

Professional registration

Compulsory registration with SACNASP as a Professional Natural Scientist.

Key responsibilities

• Manage and provide strategic leadership for geohydrological services.
• Plan, coordinate and oversee groundwater-resource monitoring, assessment and information management programmes.
• Provide specialist geohydrological advice to management, municipalities, water-sector institutions and other stakeholders.
• Oversee groundwater-quality and groundwater-level monitoring programmes.
• Manage groundwater data, modelling and dissemination of scientific information.
• Lead scientific research and promote the application of innovative groundwater management approaches.
• Provide input on groundwater projects, budgets and procurement processes.
• Manage staff performance and development.
• Mentor candidate scientists and facilitate scientific skills transfer.
• Represent the department in technical committees, stakeholder forums and intergovernmental structures.
• Ensure compliance with applicable legislation, policies, professional standards and scientific codes of practice.
• Develop and implement geohydrological methodologies, policies, strategies, procedures and technical standards.
• Review and approve scientific reports, groundwater studies, models and technical recommendations.
• Ensure the development and implementation of policies, systems, and procedures.
• Review and recommend/approve scientific projects
• facilitate the setting of scientific standards, specifications, and service levels according to organizational objectives to ensure optimum operational service.
• Monitor scientific efficiencies according to organizational goals
• and facilitate the compilation of innovation proposals to optimize limited resources in achieving increased levels of compliance within industry.

Additional details

• Grade: Provincial

How to apply

• Enquiries: Ms. B Kama
• Telephone: (043) 701 0376