Job Requirements
MSc Degree in Hydrology, Water Resources, Earth Science, Environmental Science, Natural Science, Information Systems, or Data Science. Six (6) years of post-qualification natural sciences experience required. Compulsory registration with SACNASP as a Professional Natural Scientist. The disclosure of a valid unexpired driver’s license. Extensive knowledge of water resource information and data management systems. Knowledge of database design, development, maintenance and data governance principles. Knowledge of water resource monitoring programmes, data collection, validation and quality assurance processes Understanding of the National Water Act, 1998 (Act No. 36 of 1998) and other relevant water sector legislation and policies. Experience in statistical analysis, data interpretation, reporting and information dissemination. Knowledge of GIS, data analytics, information systems and digital platforms. Strong project management, people management and stakeholder engagement skills. Excellent communication, report-writing and presentation skills. Experience in water resource management. Scientific methodologies and models. Research and development. Knowledge of legal compliance. Scientific presentation. Data analysis. Business processes to ensure data flow. Professional judgement. Scientific mentoring. Strategic capability and Leadership. Programme and Project Management. Financial Management. Change Management. Problem solving and analysis. Knowledge management. People Management and Empowerment. Client Orientation and Customer Focus. Communication. Conflict management. Accountability and ethical conduct.
Duties
Provide strategic leadership and management of the Water Resource Data Management Unit. Lead the analysis, design, development, implementation and maintenance of water resource information databases and systems. Ensure the collection, storage, validation, integration and quality assurance of water resource data. Lead the analysis and interpretation of hydrological, groundwater, water quality and related water resource datasets. Coordinate the generation of water resource information, knowledge products and decision-support tools. Develop and implement data dissemination platforms, dashboards, websites and reporting systems. Oversee scientific and technical reporting on water resource status, trends and performance. Ensure compliance with data management standards, information security requirements and legislative prescripts. Manage data integration across water sector information systems and databases. Provide specialist scientific and technical advice to management and stakeholders on water resource information and data management. Lead research and innovation initiatives aimed at improving water resource information systems and data analytics. Manage projects, contracts, budgets and service providers related to water resource information systems. Establish and maintain partnerships with government departments, municipalities, research institutions and other stakeholders. Manage the performance, training, mentoring and development of professional and technical staff. Review and approve scientific reports, publications, data products and technical documents. Represent the department in technical committees, forums and intergovernmental structures dealing with water resource information management. Review and recommend/approve scientific projects; Facilitate the setting of scientific standards, specifications, and service levels according to organizational objectives to ensure optimum operational service; Monitor scientific efficiencies according to organizational goals; Ensure the availability and management of funds to meet the MTEF objectives within the scientific environment/ services. Facilitate the compilation of innovation proposals to ensure validity and adherence to organizational principles; Allocate, control and monitor expenditure according to budget to ensure efficient cash flow management. People management.
What is the Salary
R1 143 468 per annum, (all-inclusive OSD salary package)
Location
Kugompo
How to Apply
Ms B Kama Tel No: (043) 701 0376
All applications to be submitted online on the following link: https://erecruitment.dws.gov.za/
Apply Before:
27 November 2026
Reference No:
271126/06
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