{"id":33848,"date":"2026-04-13T18:02:16","date_gmt":"2026-04-13T18:02:16","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/jobs.dataaxisnode.com\/southafrica\/job\/scientific-technician-production-grade-a-c-chief-water-plant-superintendent-security-officer-nkp\/"},"modified":"2026-04-25T00:24:39","modified_gmt":"2026-04-25T00:24:39","slug":"scientific-technician-production-grade-a-c-chief-water-plant-superintendent-security-officer-nkp","status":"expired","type":"job_listing","link":"https:\/\/jobs.dataaxisnode.com\/southafrica\/?post_type=job_listing&p=33848","title":{"rendered":"Scientific Technician: Production Grade A -C \n\n\n            \n\n            \n            Chief Water Plant Superintendent \n\n\n            \n\n            \n            Security Officer (NKP) \n\n\n            \n\n            \n            Water Control Aid &#8211; Hartbeespoort Dam \n\n\n            \n\n            \n            Water Control Aid &#8211; Buffelspoort \n\n\n            \n\n            \n            Water Control Aid &#8211; Roodeplaat Dam \n\n\n            \n\n            \n            Water Control Aid &#8211; Vaal Kop Dam \n\n\n            \n\n            \n            Water Control Aid &#8211; Marico GWS \n\n\n            \n\n            \n            Water Control Aid &#8211; Klein Marico \n\n\n            \n\n            \n            Water Control Aid &#8211; Lindleyspoort Dam \n\n\n            \n\n            \n            General Worker \n\n\n            \n\n            \n            General Worker &#8211; Theewaterkloof \n\n\n            \n\n            \n            General Worker &#8211; Clain William Dam \n\n\n            \n\n            \n            General Worker &#8211; Vredendal Area Office \n\n\n            \n\n            \n            General Worker &#8211; Marico Dam \n\n\n            \n\n            \n            Director: Water Use Authorization \n\n\n            \n\n            \n            Director: Compliance Monitoring and Enforcement \n\n\n            \n\n            \n            Chief Engineer Grade A \n\n\n            \n\n            \n            Deputy Director: Revenue Management \n\n\n            \n\n            \n            Deputy Director: Corporate Support Services \n\n\n            \n\n            \n            Deputy Director: Financial Management"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Requirements<\/p>\n<p>\tA National Diploma in Natural \/Water Groundwater\/ Geohydrology related Sciences or relevant qualification. Three (3) years\u2019 post qualification technical scientific experience in groundwater.<br \/>\n\tCompulsory registration with SACNASP as Certificated Natural Scientist. The disclosure of a valid unexpired driver\u2019s license. Program and project management. Scientific methodologies and models. Research and development. Computer-aided scientific applications.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>Duties<\/p>\n<p>\tDevelop and implement methodologies, policies, systems and procedures. Perform technical scientific and geohydrological functions and tasks that require interpretation in the presence of an established framework. Apply operational standards and consolidate methodologies, policies, systems and procedures.<br \/>\n\tIdentify gaps and develop appropriate interventions and extension of the groundwater monitoring network. Preparation and participation in research activities. Data collection through field surveys. Maintenance, calibration and operation of scientific equipment. Provide Geohydrological technical support and advice. Develop working relations with client base and extend client base. Promote public awareness of scientific activities. Provide technical\/scientific data, information and advice. To perform technical scientific analysis and regulatory functions. Preparation of data and routine interpretation.<br \/>\n\tDatabase and data management. Analysis of technical scientific data. Dissemination of information. Apply the appropriate scientific and technical procedures\/skills to generate information and knowledge. Formulate proposals and compile reports. Develop and customize operational procedures. Research and development. Continuous professional development to keep up with new technologies and procedures. Conceptualize and development of scientific equipment. Equipment review and procurement of new equipment. Research\/literature studies to improve expertise.<br \/>\n\tPublish and present technical reports and research findings. Liaise with relevant bodies\/councils on Geohydrological -related matters. Human capital development. Mentor, train and develop candidate research technicians and others to promote skills\/knowledge transfer and adherence to sound scientific principles and code of practice. Supervise technical support and processes. Manage the performance management and development of staff. All duties will be performed in a Geohydrological environment.<\/p>\n<p>go to method of application \u00bb<\/p>\n<p>Apply via company website ( N \/ A ) or<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":0,"template":"","meta":{"_promoted":"","_job_location":"","_application":"","_company_name":"Department of Water and Sanitation","_company_website":"http:\/\/N%20\/%20A","_company_tagline":"The Department of Water and Sanitation is the custodian of South Africa's water resources. It is primarily responsible for the formulation and implementation of policy governing this sector. 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