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 related qualification in the field of Hydrogeology/ Geohydrology or related field.
• Compulsory registration with SACNASP as a professional Natural Scientist.
• Three (3) years post qualification Natural Scientific experience.
• The disclosure of a valid unexpired driver’s license.
• Experience and knowledge of groundwater resource monitoring, assessment (including geophysical survey) and turning groundwater data into information.
• Basic knowledge of groundwater related analysis tools such as GIS and related models such as MODFLOW.
• Ability to conduct research, interpret data and communicate findings verbally or in writing.

Duties / Responsibilities

• Develop and implement methodologies, policies, systems and procedures for Geohydrological monitoring and assessment.
• To perform scientific analysis and regulatory functions on the process of geohydrological monitoring and assessment.
• Review and design optimal national groundwater level and quality monitoring programmes and networks.
• Mentor, train and develop candidate scientists and others to promote skills/knowledge transfer and adherence to sound scientific principles and code of practice.
• Gather and interpret data, evaluate results, model and disseminate geohydrological information to various stakeholders.
• Communicate geohydrological information to various internal and external stakeholders as part of annual Groundwater status report.
• Manage the performance and development of staff.
• Contribute to global water agenda and related international projects.

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 Fhedzisani Ramusiya Tel No: (012) 336 7309

Required Documents

Z83, Qualifications, Driver licence, Other

DPSA Circular Source

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