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POST 10/355 : SCIENTIST PRODUCTION GRADE A - C

🏢 DEPARTMENT OF WATER AND SANITATION 📍 Pretoria Head Office ⏳ Closes: 07 Apr 2026 🧾 Post: 10/355 # Ref: 070426/04 Branch: Water Resource Management Dir: Water Information Integration Sd: Information Programmes Management

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Salary

R791 157 – • per annum • package

Centre

Pretoria Head Office

Reference

070426/04 Branch: Water Resource Management Dir: Water Information Integration Sd: Information Programmes Management

Closing date

07 Apr 2026

Job Highlight

Overview

Lead and coordinate water monitoring programs across provinces, providing technical support and compiling progress reports to ensure effective water resource management.

Requirements

A Bachelor of Science degree (BSc) (Hons) in Environmental Science or Environmental Management.

Three (3) years post-qualification Natural Science experience.

Compulsory registration with SACNASP as a Professional Natural Scientist.

The disclosure of a valid, unexpired driver’s license.

Knowledge of water resource monitoring programmes and governance.

Experience in water resource data collection, analysis, interpretation, and knowledge dissemination.

Knowledge of water resource information systems.

Knowledge of the National Water Act, related legislation, and strategies.

The ability to apply scientific principles to integrate and interpret water quality or quantity data to draw scientifically sound 227 conclusions.

Experience in programme and project management.

Technical report writing.

Good communication skills, both verbal and written.

Networking and computer literacy.

Planning and organising.

Problem-solving and analysis.

Duties

Directorate

National Water Resource Information Management.

Liaise with water sector stakeholders, including other Government Departments and the public, on water-related issues through workshops and other platforms.