Specialist Scientist Production Grade A at Department of Water and Sanitation

Requirements

• PhD in Hydrology, Environmental Science, Water Resource Management, or a related field of science.
• Ten (10) years relevant scientific experience in water resource management or related scientific field after BSc Degree qualification. Compulsory registration with the South African Council for Natural Scientific Professions (SACNASP) as a professional in an appropriate field of practice. The disclosure of a valid unexpired driver’s licence. 

Duties

• Provide scientific support in the regulation and management of instream water impacts. Conduct technical assessments of water use licence applications. Provide technical inputs into Records of Decisions for environmental authorisation applications. Evaluate hydrological data and determine impacts on water resources.
• Develop and review resource protection measures, including ecological reserve requirements. Support compliance monitoring and enforcement initiatives. Participate in policy development and implementation within the Directorate. Liaise with stakeholders, including government entities, Water Research Commission, academic and other research Institutions, consultants, and water users. Supervise and mentor junior officials.
• Compile technical reports and provide recommendations for decision-making. Development of guidelines and protocols for Instream Water Impacts and ensure their implementation. Lead, coordinate, and develop scientific models and regulatory frameworks. Capacity building of internal and external stakeholders. Conduct and participate in research initiatives. Provide specialized scientific and technical expertise in support of the Department during Water Tribunal proceedings and/or any litigation related processes.