This vacancy has closed. It closed on 28 August 2026 and is kept here for reference only.
SCIENTIST PRODUCTION GRADE A – C (X3 POSTS)
Department of Water and Sanitation
Branch: Vaal-Orange Catchment Management Agency Division: Water Resource Planning and Management
- Reference number
- VOCMA 26
- Salary
- R791 604 – R1 144 008 per annum, (all-inclusive OSD salary package), (Offer will be based on proven years of experience)
- Centre
- Upington
- Province
- Free State
- Closing date
- 28 August 2026
- Circular
- No 29 of 2026
Requirements
A Science degree (BSc) (Hon) in Chemistry, Biochemistry or Microbiology. or relevant qualification. Three (3) years post qualification experience. Compulsory registration with SACNASP as a Professional Natural Scientist. The disclosure of a valid unexpired driver’s license. Sound knowledge of integrated water resource management and water resource protection. Understanding of the water resource classification system and its application thereof. Knowledge and experience in Project management is essential. Understanding and knowledge of water quality management. Implement principles of national water act in terms of protection, development, use, control and management of water resources of the National Water Act, 1998 and related legislation. Knowledge and understanding of the water sector: relevant legislations (NWA, CARA and NEMA, MPRDA) together with the related policies, regulations, principles, guidelines, tools and procedures; policy development, implementation and monitoring. Excellent communication skills including verbal, report writing, presentation skills. Sound interpersonal skills as well as the ability to work in a multi-disciplinary team. Willingness to work abnormal hours and under pressure as well as travel country wide. Proven liaison and networking skills especially as they relate to Corporative Governance and stakeholder engagement.
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. Responsible for forward planning utilising predictive modelling tools, among other methods. Implement National Water Act with focus on classifying water resources and determining associated resource quality objectives for current and future needs of significant water resources in the Vaal-Orange Water Management Area; Review and recommend scientific projects; Give input on water use license applications for mining, industries, municipalities, urban development and agriculture activities as they relate to resources water quality. Process water use license applications. Conduct site inspections and attend meetings for various water uses. Promote surface and groundwater protection and management through the water use authorisation process and implement DWA’s role and function with respect to water resource protection and management. Management of waste discharge charge system and surface water data management. Provide assistance in drafting of specific water quality license conditions. Collection and interpretation an analysis of surface water data and monitoring of the surface water resources.
Where to send your application
Interested applicants must submit their applications via the online link https://erecruitment.dws.gov.za
Enquiries
Mr V Magwala Tel No: (012) 392 1300
Taken from Public Service Vacancy Circular 29 of 2026, published by the Department of Public Service and Administration on 14 August 2026. Open the PDF to check this post against the original. Last checked 7 September 2026.
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