SCIENTIST PRODUCTION

POST 10/57 : SCIENTIST PRODUCTION GRADE A – C REF NO: 310325/02

Branch: Regulation Compliance and Enforcement

Dir: Water Resources Regulations

SALARY : R721 476 – R1 084 368 per annum, (all-inclusive OSD salary package),

(Offer will be based on proven years of experience)

CENTRE : Head Office Pretoria

REQUIREMENTS : A Science degree (BSc) (Hon) in Natural Science or relevant qualification.

Three (3) years post qualification 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 license. Sound knowledge of

integrated water resource management and water resource protection.

Excellent knowledge and understanding of the water sector i.e. related

policies, regulations, principles, guidelines, tools and procedures as well

as policy development implementation and monitoring other relevant

legislation such as the Minerals and Petroleum Resources Development

Act, 2002 (Act 28 of 2002) and the Natural Environmental Management:

Waste Act: 2008 (Act 28 of 2008). Ability to work in a multidisciplinary team

and to adapt to a dynamic environment. Ability to take initiatives and work

independently. Scientific presentation and exercising professional

judgement. Technical report writing. Facilitation skills and the ability to interact with key stakeholders in the water sector, National Departments

as well as Provincial and Local Government. Excellent communication

skills including verbal, report writing, presentation and computer skills as

well as innovative thinking and analytical / Problem-solving skills. Sound

strategic planning and project management skills. The incumbent must be

willing to travel extensively nationally and willingness to work irregular

hours.

DUTIES : Develop and monitor implementation of regulatory tools, strategies,

protocols, guidelines and standard operating procedures for water

resource regulation and protection. Promote and continuously improve

regulatory tools. The oversight and consolidation of provincial resource

quality reports, the co-ordination and determination of workable solutions

to minimise large scale quantity/quality impact on water resources.

Management of personnel and resources in the sub-directorate. Provide

assistance and support to the regional offices of the department on water

resources regulation and protection and be involved in the management

of projects relevant to the directorate.

ENQUIRIES : Mrs RN Mazwi Tel No: (012) 336 7554

APPLICATIONS : Head Office (Pretoria): Please email your application quoting the relevant

reference number on the subject line to: RecruitHO10@dws.gov.za or

hand deliver to: Delta Continental Building, Corner of Visagie and Bosman

Street, Pretoria, 0001 or post to: Private Bag X350, Pretoria, 0001.

FOR ATTENTION : Recruitment and Selection Unit