Chief Assistant Technical Officer (Scientific Support)

About the role

The Department of Water and Sanitation is hiring a Chief Assistant Technical Officer (Scientific Support) in Water Resources Management Div: National Hydrological Services Sd: Geohydrological Assessment and Monitoring, based in Pretoria Head Office. This is a permanent post, paying R338,106 a year. How to apply: All applications to be submitted online on the following link: https://erecruitment.dws.gov.za/ Reference number to quote: 301026/33 Closing date: 30 October 2026 Use the new Z83 form and attach a detailed CV.

Responsibilities

• Provide support in geohydrological assessments, the collection of groundwater quality samples and groundwater level data.
• Support Technicians and Scientists in the execution of their tasks including quality control.
• Provide Onjob training in scientific data collection processes including contributing to training material for data collection and data processing - provide internal and external training in relevant fields of expertise, aid and guide data collectors in applying the correct data collections, provide assistance in processes (fault correction – equipment calibration etc), provide inputs for the training materials in data processing, provide monthly feedback on the training interventions and its successes or failures.
• The official will hold a supervisory role, supervising subordinates involved in data collection and processing activities.
• The official will travel extensively and remain in the field for extended periods, working away from the office.

Requirements

• An NQF level 4 (Senior/Grade) 12 certificate with Mathematics/Mathematics Literacy/Physical Science.
• Six (6) to (10) 10 years’ experience in surface or groundwater technical environment i.e. collecting and processing of water related data.
• The disclosure of a valid Code 10 unexpired driver’s license and PDP.
• Six (6) to (10) 10 years’ experience in the groundwater technical environmental in collecting and processing of water-related data.
• Good verbal and written communication skills.
• Computer literate.
• Willingness to travel extensively.
• Knowledge in handling laboratory and monitoring equipment.
• Knowledge of OHS.
• High knowledge of geohydrological processes and systems.