Scientist Manager Grade APretoria Head Office

Requirements

• Master's Degree (MSc) in Water Resource Management, Hydrology, Disaster Risk Science, Environmental Science, Geography, Climate Science or related Natural Science qualification.
• PhD will serve as an added advantage.
• Six (6) years post-qualification BSc Natural Scientific experience in the relevant Scientific field.
• Compulsory registration with SACNASP as a Professional Natural Scientist.
• The disclosure of a valid unexpired driver’s license.
• Extensive knowledge of the Disaster Management Act, National Disaster Management Framework, National Water Act, National Water Resource Strategy, Climate Change legislation and related policies.
• Good liaison, organizational skills and excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• A sound knowledge of programme and project management, application of scientific methodologies and models, and technical report writing.
• Knowledge and experience of using electronic communication platforms and internet.
• Knowledge of risk assessment tools and disaster management systems.
• Understanding of hydrological, meteorological and climate information systems.
• Knowledge of GIS, data analytics and decision-support systems.
• Strategic leadership and people management skills.
• Financial management skills.
• Ability to work under pressure and travel extensively.

Duties

• The successful candidate will be responsible for, but not limited to, the following:
• Provide strategic leadership and direction for the implementation of water-related disaster management programmes, policies, frameworks, and plans.
• Lead the identification, assessment, monitoring, and management of water-related disaster risk, which include conducting water-related disaster risk assessments, flood and drought risk profiles reviewed and updated annually, early warning advisories and risk reports issued to stakeholders and identified high-risk areas with updated mitigation plans.
• Coordinate disaster preparedness, response, and recovery interventions to reduce the impact of water-related disasters.
• Lead the development or review of contingency and emergency preparedness plans.
• Coordinate the reporting on the disaster management activities between all relevant stakeholders, consolidate and submitted to the relevant structure including the National Disaster Management Centre.
• Lead research on water-related disasters, climate variability, and climate change impacts.
• Promote the use of GIS, modelling tools, predictive analytics, and other decision-support systems.
• Identify and implement best practices and innovative approaches in disaster risk reduction and management.
• Oversee the development of scientific reports, technical studies, and knowledge products.
• Facilitate collaboration and ensure compliance with disaster management legislation and sector requirements.
• Coordinate stakeholder forums, task teams, and committee meetings convened or attended and awareness and capacity building.
• Monitor and evaluate the implementation and effectiveness of disaster management programmes and interventions.
• Manage financial, human, and other resources to ensure effective programme delivery.
• Provide scientific advice to the Department's senior management and relevant stakeholders on water-related disaster matters.
• Establish and maintain networks of disaster management and water experts.

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Notes from the department

• Interested applicants must submit their applications via the online link https://erecruitment.dws.gov.za Other related documentation such as copies of qualifications, identity document, driver’s license etc need not to accompany the application when applying for a post as such documentation must only be produced by shortlisted candidates during the interview date in line with DPSA circular 19 of 2022.
• With reference to applicants bearing professional or occupational registration, fields provided in Part B on the online Z83 must be completed as these fields are regarded as compulsory.
• Failure to complete or disclose all required information will automatically disqualify the applicant.
• No late applications will be accepted.
• Shortlisted candidates will be subjected to suitability checks (SAQA verification, reference checks criminal and credit checks).
• SAQA evaluation certificate must accompany foreign qualifications (only when shortlisted).
• Applications that do not comply with the above- mentioned requirements will not be considered.
• All shortlisted candidates for SMS posts will be subjected to a technical exercise and interviews.
• Following the technical exercise and interview, a maximum of three (3) SMS candidates will undergo psychometric assessments to assess cognitive capabilities, behavioural preferences, emotional intelligence, and integrity and a pre-entry certificate obtained from the National School of government is required prior to the appointment.
• All shortlisted candidates, including the SMS, shall undertake two pre-entry assessments.
• One will be a practical exercise to determine a candidate’s suitability based on the post’s technical and generic requirements and the other must be an integrity (ethical conduct) assessment.
• Selection panels shall score both technical exercises as an additional criterion in the interview process.
• Candidates will be required to complete a financial disclosure form and undergo security clearance.
• Foreigners or dual citizenship holders must provide a police clearance certificate from country of origin (only when shortlisted).
• The Department of Water Sanitation is an equal opportunity employer.
• In the filling of vacant posts, the objectives of section 195 (1) (i) of the Constitution of South Africa, 1996 (Act No:
• 108 of 1996) the Employment Equity imperatives as defined by the Employment Equity Act, 1998 (Act No:
• 55 of 1998) and relevant Human Resources policies of the Department will be taken into consideration.
• Correspondence will be limited to short-listed candidates only.
• If you do not hear from us within three (3) months of this advertisement, please accept that your application has been unsuccessful.
• Faxed applications will not be considered.
• The department reserves the right not to fill these positions.
• Women and persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply and preference will be given to the EE Targets.