Fresh Jobs at Department of Water and Sanitation

Requirements

• An MSc Degree or equivalent qualification in Hydrology or Geohydrology.
• Six (6) years post BSc natural scientific experience.
• Compulsory registration with the South African Council for Scientific Professions (SACNASP) as a Professional Natural Scientist.
• The disclosure of a valid unexpired driver’s license. Good experience in modelling technologies.
• Knowledge and experience in groundwater resources assessment/exploration, aquifer characterization, acid mine drainage, develop and use of information management products/tools.

Duties

• Coordinate the management of geohydrological services in the sub-directorate and undertake integrated groundwater resource studies (quality, quantity, habitat, and biota) with a focus on the impact of land-based activities on water. Evaluate and assess geohydrology reports.
• Provide scientific and technical expertise in the field of geohydrology and / earth sciences to assess, develop, protect, use, conserve and manage groundwater resources.
• Support the implementation of groundwater protection strategies and related protocols at the Regional / Provincial level.
• Coordinate the development of integrated water resource modelling methodologies and analysis tools. Coordinate the reporting on the state of regional groundwater.
• Establish and maintain groundwater monitoring network.
• Ensure collection of groundwater. Provide groundwater resources expertise to all stakeholders including the water sector and any other interested parties. Liaise with other Government Departments, local authorities, the public, and other clients on groundwater-related issues.
• Mentor and develop personnel. Lead and manage projects.

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Requirements

• A Degree in Civil Engineering or Project Management in an Engineering environment.
• Three (3) to five (5) years management experience in industrial related project planning and/or in civil engineering (design and construction).
• Possess a broad understanding of each engineering discipline. Effective management and leadership skills. 

Duties

• Provide support in the implantation of water services infrastructure grant programmes in the provincial operations. Provide support in the implementation of water services infrastructure grant programmes in the provincial operations. Provide support in the development of project planning by participating in the design and/or testing phases.
• Promote partnerships between government, public entities, private sector and civil society regarding water services infrastructure grant programmes. Assure that water services infrastructure grant programmes are budgeted for in medium-term expenditure framework.
• Monitor and evaluate the implementation of all water services infrastructure development programmes in the provincial operations.
• Compile monthly, quarterly and annual progress reports on the implementation of Water Services Infrastructure Grants(WSIDG) projects. Coordinate ongoing monthly meetings and where necessary, one on one sessions with water services authorities or implementation agencies.

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Requirements

• A Senior / Grade 12 certificate. Three (3) to five (5) years experience in Human Resources Management.
• A National Diploma Degree / in Human Resources or equivalent will be an added advantage. 

Duties

• Assist in the implementation of human resource policies and procedures. Implementation of conditions of service and render policy advisory service to clients. Administer and monitor Persal transactions. Monitoring of terminations of service.
• Facilitation and administration of recruitment and selection process. Assist with ensuring HR compliance. Participate in HR projects. Training of officials on service conditions and benefits.
• Effective management of records management. Assist in preparing monthly reports. Management of human resource database. Oversee and manage the work of subordinates.