Chief Assistant Technical Officer (Scientific Support)
Department of Water and Sanitation · Pretoria, Gauteng
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- An NQF level 4 Senior/Grade 12 certificate with Mathematics/Mathematics Literacy/Physical Science. Six 6 to 10 ten years' experience in surface or groundwater technical environment i.e. collecting and processing of water related data.
- The disclosure of a valid Code 10 unexpired driver's license and PDP. Six 6 to 10 ten years' experience in the groundwater technical environmental in collecting and processing of water-related data.
- Good verbal and written communication skills. Computer literate. Willingness to travel extensively. Knowledge in handling laboratory and monitoring equipment. Knowledge of OHS. High knowledge of geohydrological processes and systems.
Duties
- Provide support in geohydrological assessments, the collection of groundwater quality samples and groundwater level data. Support Technicians and Scientists in the execution of their tasks including quality control.
- Provide On-job training in scientific data collection processes including contributing to training material for data collection and data processing - provide internal and external training in relevant fields of expertise; aid and guide data collectors in applying the correct data collections; provide assistance in processes fault correction – equipment calibration etc; provide inputs for the training materials in data processing; provide monthly feedback on the training interventions and its successes or failures.
- The official will hold a supervisory role, supervising subordinates involved in data collection and processing activities. The official will travel extensively and remain in the field for extended periods, working away from the office.