SCIENTIST MANAGER GRADE A
Requirements
An MSc degree or relevant qualification. Six (6) years post BSc natural scientific experience. Compulsory registration with SACNASP as a Professional Natural Scientist. The disclosure of a valid unexpired driver’s license. The following competencies are essential: Scientific, managerial, co-ordination and organisational skills. Sound knowledge of integrated water resource management and water resource protection. Understanding of the water resource classification system and its application thereof. Knowledge and experience in Project management is essential. Understanding and knowledge of water quality management Implement principles of national water act in terms of protection, development, use, control and management of water resources of the National Water Act, 1998 and related legislation. Ability to manage human resources and finances. Strong leadership skills and the ability to promote transformation and service delivery excellence. Communication Skills, including written and verbal communication skills, and willingness to travel when required. Interpersonal skills and ability to work in a multi- disciplinary team. Knowledge and ability to conduct stakeholder engagement sessions very critical.
Duties
The incumbent will be part of a team with the primary responsibility of classifying water resources and determining associated resource quality objectives for current and future needs of significant water resources in the country; Review and recommend scientific projects. Give specialist comments on the water use authorisations with water quality related uses; Align projects to organisational strategies; Monitor progress on the implementation of projects related to water resources protection. Management of waste discharge charge system and surface water data management. Guiding the development of strategies, procedures and guidelines for the classification of water resources and resource quality objectives; Interfacing with line function water resource managers in the implementation of water resource protection requirements; Assist in supporting Water Tribunal cases and related court cases; Providing technical service with regards to water resource protection to the Department of Water and Sanitation. Management of personnel and financial resources in the sub-directorate and implement PMDS; Compile and manage budgets and control cash flows; Managing a multidisciplinary scientific team.