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SCIENTIST MANAGER GRADE A

Department of Water and Sanitation

Branch: Water Resource Management Dir: Water Resource Management Planning Sd: Water Quality Planning

Reference number
301026/04
Salary
R1 143 468 per annum, (all-inclusive OSD salary package)
Centre
Pretoria Head Office
Province
Gauteng
Closing date
30 October 2026
Circular
No 37 of 2026

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Requirements

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 a s a professional Natural Scientist. The 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. Must possess 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.

Duties

The successful candidate will 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. This requires conducting assessment studies to address data and information gaps and needs for water quality planning. Will be responsible for forward planning utilising predictive modelling tools, among other methods. Formulate planning goals, including the determination of Water Quality Planning Limits. Responsible for intervention planning through scenario analysis, reconciliation and allocation of water quality, and the development of programmes, thematic plans and strategies to maintain or improve water resource quality in catchments. Provision of water quality planning decision support and related management information in support of the implementation of water quality interventions. Provision of 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. Assisting in the planning and conducting of studies or projects, as well as in the writing and compilation of technical scientific reports and documents. The activities will also relate 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.

Where to send your application

All applications to be submitted online on the following link: https://erecruitment.dws.gov.za/

Enquiries

Dr D Tagwi Tel No: (012) 336 7394

Taken from Public Service Vacancy Circular 37 of 2026, published by the Department of Public Service and Administration on 16 October 2026. Open the PDF to check this post against the original. Last checked 24 October 2026.

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