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CHIEF ASSISTANT TECHNICAL OFFICER (SCIENTIFIC SUPPORT)

Department of Water and Sanitation · Boskop Hydrological Services Office

Closing date: 30 October 2026
Reference: 301026/34
Salary band: R 338 106
Application method: Email application

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Vacancy information from the employer

Department: Department of Water and Sanitation Location: Boskop Hydrological Services Office Salary: R338 106 per annum (Level 07) Requirements: 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 unexpired driver’s license. High level in computer literacy in Microsoft Excel and Word. Ability to use data management system (HYDSTRA). Knowledge of surface water monitoring instruments and data processing and administration. Knowledge and understanding of hydrological, geo-hydrological processes and the relevant database systems. Knowledge of relevant equipment’s and OHS. Understanding of tendering processes, purchasing of instruments and materials. Problem solving and analysis. Good interpersonal relations, organizational skills, technical report writing skills and understanding of relevant software. Good communication skills both (verbal and written). Willingness to travel. Duties: Assist in the collection, processing and archiving of hydrological data (stream flow data / surface water levels data, evaporation and rainfall data etc). Ensure that data and field forms for surface water hydrological data are received, registered and processed Use data and information systems (HYDSTRA) to perform duties (data processing data archiving and data quality control). Ensure that processed hydrological data is archived according to departmental standards. Ensure that recommendations from field visits are reported to supervisor. Convert binary (raw logger) data to suitable data format in preparation for import to relevant systems. Assist with dissemination of hydrological data and information to various stakeholders within DWS. Support Technicians, Assistant Technical Officers and Scientists in the execution of their tasks including quality control. Provide inputs for the training materials in data processing. Provide On-the-job training in the field of expertise. Enquiries: Mr KV Moganedi Tel No: (018) 298 9009 Closing Date: 2026-10-30T23:59:00+02:00

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Requirements

✓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
✓collecting and processing of water related data
✓The disclosure of a valid unexpired driver’s license
✓High level in computer literacy in Microsoft Excel and Word
✓Ability to use data management system (HYDSTRA)
✓Knowledge of surface water monitoring instruments and data processing and administration
✓Knowledge and understanding of hydrological, geo-hydrological processes and the relevant database systems
✓Knowledge of relevant equipment’s and OHS
✓Understanding of tendering processes, purchasing of instruments and materials

Key responsibilities

•Assist in the collection, processing and archiving of hydrological data (stream flow data / surface water levels data, evaporation and rainfall data etc)
•Ensure that data and field forms for surface water hydrological data are received, registered and processed Use data and information systems (HYDSTRA) to perform duties (data processing data archiving and data quality control)
•Ensure that processed hydrological data is archived according to departmental standards
•Ensure that recommendations from field visits are reported to supervisor
•Convert binary (raw logger) data to suitable data format in preparation for import to relevant systems
•Assist with dissemination of hydrological data and information to various stakeholders within DWS
•Support Technicians, Assistant Technical Officers and Scientists in the execution of their tasks including quality control
•Provide inputs for the training materials in data processing
•Provide On-the-job training in the field of expertise