Scientist Manager Grade A

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**Overview** The Scientist Manager Grade A role at the Department of Water and Sanitation is within a team responsible for strategic water resource planning. This position specifically focuses on water quality, involving the development and maintenance of integrated water quality planning solutions. **What you will do** * Join a team of professionals responsible for strategic water resource planning, focusing on water quality through the development and maintenance of integrated water quality planning solutions. * Conduct assessment studies to address data and information gaps and needs for water quality planning. * Be responsible for forward planning utilising predictive modelling tools and other methods. * Formulate planning goals, including the determination of Water Quality Planning Limits. * Be responsible for intervention planning through scenario analysis, reconciliation and allocation of water quality. * Develop programmes, thematic plans and strategies to maintain or improve water resource quality in catchments. * Provide water quality planning decision support and related management information in support of the implementation of water quality interventions. * Provide water quality planning related capacity building. * Contribute to providing national and strategic guidance or advice on resource directed water quality management and water quality planning. * Assist in the planning and conducting of studies or projects. * Assist in the writing and compilation of technical scientific reports and documents. * Relate activities to the development, implementation and refinement of policies, strategies, guidelines and methodologies related to water quality planning and management. * Promote integrated planning through stakeholder participation, coordination and management. **Requirements (from the original advert)** * MSc Degree in chemistry, biochemistry or microbiology or relevant qualification in Water Resource Management. * Six (6) years of applicable post qualification of BSc Natural Scientific experience. * Compulsory professional registration with SACNASP as a professional Natural Scientist. * Disclosure of a valid unexpired driver’s license. * Extensive knowledge of, and relevant experience in water quality management. * Computer literacy. * A sound knowledge and the ability to integrate the management of water quality into the holistic management of water resources. * Excellent written and verbal communication skills. * Good comprehension skills. * The ability to interpret data and information. * The ability to work with a wide range of stakeholders. **Who should apply** Candidates possessing an MSc Degree in chemistry, biochemistry, microbiology, or a relevant qualification in Water Resource Management. Applicants should have at least six years of applicable post-BSc Natural Scientific experience and compulsory professional registration with SACNASP. The role requires extensive knowledge and experience in water quality management, strong computer literacy, and the ability to integrate water quality management into broader water resource management. Essential skills include excellent written and verbal communication, good comprehension, data interpretation abilities, and the capacity to work effectively with diverse stakeholders. A valid, unexpired driver’s license is also required. **Deadline** Not specified **Reference** Original posting: https://www.myjobmag.co.za/job/scientist-manager-grade-a-department-of-water-and-sanitation-4 Source: myjobmag

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