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  • Posted: Nov 6, 2023
    Deadline: Nov 10, 2023
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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 Production Grade A – C (X2 POSTS) REF NO: 101123/03

    REQUIREMENTS:

    • Science degree (BSc) (Hon) or relevant qualification. Compulsory registration with the South African Council of Natural Scientific Professions (SACNASP) as a professional Natural Scientist.
    • Three (3) years postqualification of natural-scientific experience. Working knowledge of programming languages commonly used in data preparation for hydrological and hydraulic modelling will serve as an added advantage.
    • The disclosure of a valid unexpired driver’s license.
    • Experience in hydrological and/or river modelling skills and their application in flood monitoring and forecasting.
    • Intimate knowledge and proven experience in working with hydrological data and information management systems/software, hydrological application of real-time or near real-time data transmission systems.
    • Working knowledge and application of climate and weather forecasts in flood management.

    DUTIES:

    • Developing and implementing hydrologic and hydraulic modelling systems for application in flood management.
    • Forecasting and control at dams in South Africa.
    • Providing early flood warning service to local and regional communities as well as riparian neighboring states downstream of major South African water resource infrastructure.
    • Developing and implementing flood data and information management systems.
    • Providing flood monitoring, forecasting, control, and early warning expertise to DWS, capacity building, information sharing and international water cooperation programmes, adapting the latest findings, innovations, and best practices in flood monitoring, forecasting and control at dams in South Africa.
    • Provide professional technical advice and flood control support services to other directorates and other organizations.
    • Keep abreast with the latest developments in the fields of dam safety, flood management, forecasting control, formulating new protocols and standards to reflect the latest trends.
    • Participate in the operation of the Vaal and Bloemhof dams, in the Orange-Vaal system during extreme flood events.
    • Liaise with the Operation Clusters in the DWS at National and Provincial levels on all relevant communal issues.
    • Attend meetings and perform work on behalf of the Department around the country, which may entail long and inconvenient travel and working hours.

    Method of Application

    APPLICATIONS:

    Applications: Applications must be submitted on the new Z83 form (Public Service application form) obtainable from any Public Service department and must be completed in full. Only a comprehensive CV should be attached to your application form. Only shortlisted candidates will be required to submit certified copies not older than 6 months of qualifications and other related documents on or before the day of the interview. Please send a separate and complete application for each post you apply for, stating the correct reference number for each position you are interested in. Faxed and e-mailed applications will not be accepted. Candidates must comply with the minimum appointment requirements. Requirement for valid driver’s licence is not applicable to applicants with a disability.  CV’s should be aligned to reflect one’s degree of compliance with the advert requirements and responsibilities.

    Indicate the reference number and position you are applying for on your application form (Z83) and post your complete application to the address as indicated below

    Roodeplaat: Please forward your applicant quoting the relevant reference number to

    • The Department of Water and Sanitation, Private Bag X350, Pretoria, 0001 or hand deliver to Delta Continental Building, Corner of Visagie and Bosman Street, Pretoria, 0001. For Attention: Planning, Recruitment and Selection Unit

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