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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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 licence.
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.
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.