ELIGIBILITY
External Applicants
CLOSING DATE
04.10.2024
REFERENCE NUMBER
WS 73/24
SALARY
R1 227 099 - R1 706 494 Pa
DEPARTMENT
Bulk Services
DIRECTORATE
WATER AND SANITATION Principal Professional Officer
Requirements
- B.Sc. or B.Tech in Hydrogeology / Earth Sciences / relevant field
- Professional Registration with SACNASP
- A minimum of 8 years’ relevant experience in the development and operation of groundwater schemes for bulk water supply
- Computer Literacy
- Experience with groundwater modelling software will be an advantage
- Postgraduate qualifications in relevant field will be an advantage
- Valid Code B driver’s license
Key Performance Areas
- Applying knowledge of fundamental geology to develop an understanding of how rock types and structure in an area impact on groundwater occurrence and movement.
- Understanding and interpreting maps, geographical data, historical evidence and models to build up a picture of the groundwater regime and/or land contamination.
- Developing conceptual site models of groundwater/surface water interactions and contamination.
- Develop Guidelines for Assessment, Planning and Management of Groundwater at Catchment level to support planning decision needs and objectives.
- Developing strategies and tools that cater for conjunctive use and management of surface water and groundwater at catchment level in collaboration with other internal and external stakeholders and role-players.
- Evaluating Strategic Water Resource Management challenges whilst providing a Resource Management decision Support Service.
- Preparation of Specifications, Contract Administration, Commissioning of Work and Management of the Performance of Contractors.
- Drafting letters and Reports to give information and resolve queries or problems.
- Evaluation of development applications.
- Responding to enquiries and requests for services from clients.
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