Website Department of Water and Sanitation
The Department of Water and Sanitation is the custodian of South Africa's water resources. It is primarily responsible for the formulation and implementation of policy governing this sector. It also has an overriding responsibility for water services provided by local government.
Requirements
- A Senior / Grade 12 certificate with Mathematics / Mathematics Literacy / Science.
- Six (6) to ten (10) years’ experience in surface or groundwater technical environment i.e. collecting and processing of water related data. High level in computer literacy in Microsoft Excel and Word. Ability to use data management system (HYDSTRA).
Duties
- Assist in the auditing of hydrological data (stream flow data / surface water levels data, evaporation and rainfall data etc). Must be able to use data and information systems (HYDSTRA) to perform duties (data auditing, data quality control and data dissemination).
- Provide technical assistance in the archiving of hydrological data. Provide technical support to the regions thereby ensuring that good quality data is archived by the regions and head office. Assist with dissemination of hydrological data and information to various stakeholders. Assist in dam balance calculation and verification of dam recipes.
- Assist in the compilation of state of national dams, bulletin (report) on a weekly basis and ensure timely circulation and publication to internal and external stakeholders.