Scientist Production Grade A - C

SCIENTIST PRODUCTION GRADE A - C is listed by DEPARTMENT OF WATER AND SANITATION. The post is based in Pretoria Head Office, Gauteng. The closing date is 28 September 2026.

Job Details

Requirements

• A Science degree
• (BSc)
• (Hon) or relevant qualification.
• Compulsory registration with the SACNASP as a professional Natural Scientist.
• Three (3) years post-qualification Natural Science experience, preferably in flood frequency analysis (deterministic, empirical and statistical), hydraulic modelling, water resource simulation and yield modelling.
• The disclosure of a valid unexpired driver’s license.
• Understanding of hydrological processes.
• Knowledge of the application of models such as HEC-RAS, the Water Resource Simulation Model 2000 (WRSM 2000), Water Resource Yield Model (WRYM), the CLASSR/PATCHR and/or similar models.
• Experience in programme and project management.
• Scientific methodologies and models.
• Understanding of research and development.
• Computer-aided scientific applications.
• Knowledge of legal compliance.
• Technical report writing.
• Creating high-performance culture.
• Professional judgement.
• Data analysis, policy development and analysis.
• Presentation and monitoring skills.
• Decisionmaking, team leadership and analytical skills.
• Creativity, financial management, customer focus and responsiveness.
• Good communication skills both verbal and written.
• Networking and computer literacy (including MS Word, MS Excel, MS PowerPoint, ArcGIS).
• People management, planning and organising.
• Conflict and change management.
• Problem-solving and analysis.
• Willingness to travel throughout South Africa for the execution of duties whilst working irregular hours.

Duties / Responsibilities

• The successful candidate will be part of a team of hydrologists, primarily engaged in flood frequency assessments for dam safety purposes.
• Such work will include (but not limited to): assisting colleagues with coordination of assigned work; assisting with flood data collection such as during and after extreme flood events and converting the flood data into hydrological information; extension and improvement of ratings and filling of gaps in data, etc. to improve the quality of hydrological information; execute acquisition and verification of relevant data and information for use in hydrological and flood frequency (deterministic, empirical and statistical) analyses and assessments at relevant flood sites; presenting findings of assessments at evaluation meetings and writing technical reports; assist with the undertaking of the water resource and yield studies and hydraulic assessments.

Application Instructions

Application instructions from department section

Interested applicants must submit their applications via the online link https://erecruitment.dws.gov.za

Notes

Other related documentation such as copies of qualifications, identity document, driver’s license etc need not to accompany the application when applying for a post as such documentation must only be produced by shortlisted candidates during the interview date in line with DPSA circular 19 of 2022. With reference to applicants bearing professional or occupational registration, fields provided in Part B on the online Z83 must be completed as these fields are regarded as compulsory.

Failure to complete or disclose all required information will automatically disqualify the applicant. No late applications will be accepted.

Shortlisted candidates will be subjected to suitability checks (SAQA verification, reference checks criminal and credit checks). SAQA evaluation certificate must accompany foreign qualifications (only when shortlisted).

Applications that do not comply with the abovementioned requirements will not be considered. All shortlisted candidates for SMS posts will be subjected to a technical exercise and interview.

Following the technical exercise and interview, a maximum of three (3) SMS candidates will undergo psychometric assessments to assess cognitive capabilities, behavioural preferences, emotional intelligence, and integrity and a pre-entry certificate obtained from the National School of government is required prior to the appointment. All shortlisted candidates, including the SMS, shall undertake two pre-entry assessments.

One will be a practical exercise to determine a candidate’s suitability based on the post’s technical and generic requirements and the other must be an integrity (ethical conduct) assessment. Candidates will be required to complete a financial disclosure form and undergo security clearance.

Foreigners or dual citizenship holders must provide a police clearance certificate from country of origin (only when shortlisted). The Department of Water Sanitation is an equal opportunity employer.

In the filling of vacant posts, the objectives of section 195 (1) (i) of the Constitution of South Africa, 1996 (Act No: 108 of 1996) the Employment Equity imperatives as defined by the Employment Equity Act, 1998 (Act No: 55 of 1998) and relevant Human Resources policies of the Department will be taken into consideration. Correspondence will be limited to short-listed candidates only.

If you do not hear from us within three (3) months of this advertisement, please accept that your application has been unsuccessful. Faxed applications will not be considered.

The department reserves the right not to fill these positions. Women and persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply and preference will be given to the EE Targets.

Circular Notes

Circular Notes

can be submitted by hand delivery during office hours to 20 Steve Biko Street, Agriculture Place, Arcadia, Pretoria, 0002 or by email ASDERrecruit84@nda.gov.za NOTE: EE Target: Africans, Indians, Coloureds, Whites and Persons with Disabilities. 7 ANNEXURE B DEPARTMENT OF DEFENCE APPLICATIONS: Department of Defence, Office of the Secretary for Defence, Private Bag X910, Pretoria, 0001 or you may hand deliver to ARMSCOR Building C/O Nossob & Delmas Ave, Erasmuskloof Ext 4, Pretoria, 0001 or email to zama.mahlangu@dod.mil.za CLOSING DATE: 28 September 2026 at 16h00 (Applications received after the closing date and faxed copies will not be considered).

NOTE: It is the Department’s intention to promote equity (race, gender and disability) through the filling of these posts with candidates whose transfer/promotion/appointment will promote representivity in line with the numeric targets as contained in our Employment Equity plan. Applications must be submitted on the prescribed form Z83 (obtainable from any Public Service

Enquiries

Mr E Oakes Tel No: (012) 336 8525

Required Documents

Z83, Qualifications, Driver licence, Other

DPSA Circular Source

• Circular: DPSA Circular 33 of 2026
• Source pages: 89–90
• Open the DPSA circular PDF