Scientist Manager Grade A

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**Overview** This is an explanation of the Scientist Manager Grade A role (Ref No: 131126/02) within the Department of Water and Sanitation (DWS), specifically in the Water Resource Management Branch, under the Climate Change Analysis Directorate. The position is based at the Pretoria Head Office and offers an all-inclusive OSD salary package of R1,143,468 per annum. The role primarily involves providing scientific leadership and strategic direction in climate change analysis relevant to South Africa's water resources. **What you will do** * Provide scientific leadership and strategic direction in climate change analysis within the Department. * Coordinate and guide the analysis of historical and projected climate trends and their implications for South Africa's water resources. * Identify emerging climate risks and scientific developments relevant to the Department's mandate. * Coordinate climate vulnerability assessments at national, provincial, catchment, and Water Management Area (WMA) levels. * Assess the implications of climate change for water availability, water quality, droughts, floods, groundwater, water infrastructure, and water services. * Provide scientific evidence to support climate-resilient water resources planning and infrastructure development. * Lead the generation, analysis and interpretation of climate information and climate intelligence relevant to the water and sanitation sector. * Ensure alignment of the Department's climate change response with relevant national and international policy and legislative requirements. * Provide scientific and technical inputs into the development, review and implementation of climate change policies, strategies, frameworks and programmes within the water and sanitation sector. * Coordinate the identification of climate-resilient interventions for different Water Management Areas. * Promote innovative approaches to building climate-resilient water and sanitation systems. * Develop and manage strategic scientific research programmes addressing climate change and water. * Identify opportunities for collaborative research, innovation, knowledge generation and technology development. * Provide scientific advice to the Department's senior management and relevant stakeholders on climate change and water-related matters. * Establish and maintain networks of climate change and water experts. **Requirements (from the original advert)** * A Master of Science (MSc) degree (NQF Level 9) in Climate Science / Environmental Science / Hydrology / Water Resources Management / Atmospheric Science / Environmental Management / Engineering or relevant Scientific discipline. * A PhD (NQF Level 10) in Climate Science/Environmental Science, Atmospheric Science, Hydrology, Water Resources Management, Atmospheric Science, Engineering or another relevant scientific discipline will be an added advantage. * Ten (10) years' appropriate experience in the relevant scientific field, climate science and/or the application of climate information to water resources management. * Compulsory registration with SACNASP as a professional scientist. * The disclosure of a valid unexpired driver’s licence. * Knowledge on and a clear understanding of integrated water resource management and/or water related sciences will be an added advantage. * Knowledge of international and national climate change policies, water resources, and the water sector as a whole. * Excellent interpersonal and communication skills (verbal and written). * Good liaison and organizational skills. * Skills in financial management, decision making, strategic capability and leadership, analytical, creativity, office administration, programme and project management, scientific methodologies and models, technical report writing. * Knowledge and experience of using electronic communication platforms and internet. * Applicants must be able to travel nationally and internationally as required to represent the Department and the sector. **Who should apply** Candidates applying for this Scientist Manager Grade A position should hold a Master of Science (NQF Level 9) in a relevant scientific discipline such as Climate Science, Environmental Science, or Hydrology, with a PhD being an added advantage. Applicants must have ten years of appropriate experience in climate science and/or its application to water resources management, and possess compulsory SACNASP professional scientist registration. A valid driver's licence and the ability to travel nationally and internationally are essential. The ideal candidate will have strong knowledge of integrated water resource management, climate change policies, and the water sector, alongside excellent interpersonal, communication, liaison, and organizational skills. This is an affirmative action position, with preference given to candidates from previously disadvantaged groups in line with the Department’s Employment Equity Plan and applicable legislation. **Deadline** Not specified **Reference** Original posting: https://www.govpage.co.za/vacancies/department-of-water-and-sanitation-dws-vacancies-from-dpsa-circular-39-of-2026#spani-ref-131126-02 Source: govpage

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