Geohydrologist
The Breede-Olifants Catchment Management Agency (BOCMA), a water management entity established in terms of the National Water Act, 1998 (Act No.36 of 1998), NWA, to perform sustainable and equitable integrated water resource management within the Breede-Olifants Water Management Area in the Western Cape Province.
Highly motivated and creative individuals who want to join this exciting and rapidly growing institution qualifying on the minimum requirements stated below are invited to apply for the post below:
GEOHYDROLOGIST
SALARY LEVEL: An all-inclusive total package linked to OSD (current) depending on years of experience.
CENTRE: Worcester
JOB PURPOSE:
Provide expertise in the field of Geohydrology in order to assess, develop, protect, use, conserve and manage water resources.
Requirements: An appropriate 4 year BSc. (Hons) degree or equivalent qualification in Geohydrology or Geology. At least 7 years’ post qualification experience including experience in the occurrence, development and management of groundwater in South Africa.
Compulsory registration with the SACNASP as a professional Geohydrologist and so is a drivers’ license and willingness to travel extensively.
KEY PERFORMANCE AREAS:
Ensure implementation of the National Water Act, Act 36 of 1998. Provide scientific and technical expertise to ensure applicable groundwater development, assessment, conservation, management and protection within the BOCMA area of jurisdiction. Develop applicable regulatory instruments including guidelines, regulations and management processes in the management of groundwater. Development of capacity building/awareness making material as well as the setting up of research and development projects aimed at improved groundwater development and management techniques and applications. Support the implementation of groundwater protection strategies and related protocol at Catchment level. Provide advice and guidance on groundwater development (environmental impact assessment and related groundwater protection issues) and management of projects within the Catchment. Ensure data collection and capturing on the relevant BOCMA database regarding groundwater activities. Ensure provision of effective technical training over all the
full spectrum of hydrological data processing and the use of HYDSTRA and NGA/NGDB. Audit underground water development and management activities within the BOCMA’s area of jurisdiction. Liaise with implementing parties concerned including internal sub-components {Water Use Planning, Water Use Regulation, Participation and Stakeholder Engagement (Water Sector Support) and legal unit} and external stakeholders (Water Boards, Municipalities, NGOs, Provincial Departments including the DWS Regional Office, Consultants, Public and Private Sector. Ensure budgeting and effectively manage the budget for Geohydrology. Ensure capacity building and awareness around groundwater occurrence and use. Ensure an operational, updated GIS supported groundwater database. Ensure proper and applicable training opportunities (skills transfer and empowerment) to all applicable personnel. Effective management of staff and projects. Liaise with stakeholders and service providers and manage service providers. Provide groundwater extension services within the Catchment. Plan and supervise the implementation of the Agency’s catchment groundwater monitoring and information programme and system. Evaluate, assess and monitor groundwater use license applications.
The following will serve as recommendation
A thorough understanding and knowledge of the National Water Act, Act 36 of 1998. Compulsory registration with SACNASP as a Professional Scientist. Knowledge of the key Water and Environmental Acts and related policies. Knowledge of and experience in groundwater resource exploration, aquifer characterisation and development of management information products. Knowledge of groundwater information systems including GIS applications and capabilities. Knowledge of computer-based groundwater programs and projects. A thorough understanding and knowledge of the guidelines, protocols, standards, and norms for groundwater development, protection and management. Proven experience in supervision and management of personnel, consultants and other service providers. Knowledge and experience of budgeting and budget control. Good leadership and management skills. Excellent communication (verbal and written) including report writing skills. Practical experience in hydrological modelling and hydrological assessments.
Experience in the application of models such as Water Resources Simulation Model 2000 (WRSM 2000), Water Resources Yield Model (WRYM) and the CLASSR/PATCHER rainfall gap filling models. The ability to conceptualise and develop catchment scale models of surface water assessments. Verifiable ability to identify and solve problems using critical and creative thinking in a multidisciplinary environment. Proven experience in the compilation,
implementation, monitoring and reporting on business plans and budgets. Excellent practical experience relating to knowledge and technical skills transfer.
Enquiries: Ms Prudence Mahlaba / Mr. Ogwang Okoth
The BOCMA is an Equal Opportunity Affirmative Action Employer and reserves the right to withdraw or not to fill the position.
Suitable candidates will be subjected to a personal suitability check (criminal record, citizenship verification, financial / asset check, qualification verification and previous employment verification) The BOCMA may further subject candidates to assessments which would include competency assessment in the advertised position. It is the responsibility of candidates and/or applicants with foreign qualifications to have them evaluated and verified by the South African Qualifications Authority (SAQA). The successful candidate will be appointed on a probation of six (6) months and then permanent should all the conditions of the probation be satisfied. Only South African Citizens are eligible to apply for this position.
Suitably qualifying candidates should Email a comprehensive Curriculum Vitae (CV) accompanied by an application letter, certified copies of all relevant qualifications, certificates, Drivers’ licence and copy of ID (not older than 6 months certification) to [email protected]
on or before Friday 21 February 2025 (end of business, 16h00).
*Only one (1) email per submission (application) will be accepted per applicant. Failure to submit all the requested documents will disqualify your application.
IMPORTANT NOTICE:
By applying for this position, you hereby acknowledge that you have read and accepted the following Protection of Personal Information Act, Act 4 of 2013 (POPIA) disclaimer. I hereby consent for the BOCMA to process my personal information as part of the recruitment process.
The BOCMA shall take all reasonable measures to protect the personal information of applicants and for the purpose of this disclaimer “personal information” shall be defined as detailed in the POPIA. Correspondence will be limited to short listed candidates. Applicants who have received no response within three months must consider their applications as unsuccessful.
To view the comprehensive advertisement, application requirements, procedures, and response detail, please visit our website: http://www.breedegouritzcma.co.za.