Scientist Manager Grade AKugompo

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.

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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.