Circular 33 of 2026 · Post 33/113
SCIENTIFIC TECHNICIAN: PRODUCTION GRADE A – C
Department of Water and Sanitation (DWS)
- AdvertCombined vacancy information
Closing date: 14 days remaining
Job details
- Circular
- 33 of 2026
- Page No.
- 4–5
- Circular Post
- 33/113
- Department
- Department of Water and Sanitation (DWS)
- Closing date
- 28 September 2026
About this vacancy
This advert contains combined vacancy information. Review the source-supplied values below; they are not automatically paired into individual positions.
Applications close on 28 September 2026.
Application and salary information
Salary
R407 337 – R610 131 per annum, (OSD), (Offer will be based on proven years of experience)
Application route
Complete submission instructions are provided under How to apply.
Vacancy information
This advert contains combined vacancy information. Values are shown as supplied and are not paired into positions unless the source stores that relationship explicitly.
- Centre
- Kimberley
- Salary information
- R407 337 – R610 131 per annum, (OSD), (Offer will be based on proven years of experience)
Requirements
- A National Diploma in Natural /Water Groundwater/ Geohydrology related Sciences or relevant qualification.
- Three (3) years’ post qualification technical scientific experience in groundwater.
- Compulsory registration with SACNASP as Certificated Natural Scientist.
- The disclosure of a valid unexpired driver’s license.
- Understanding of programme and project management.
- Scientific methodologies and models.
- Research and development.
- Computer-aided scientific applications.
- Knowledge of groundwater resources management is essential.
- Extensive experience in water management, Environmental field, urban development, agricultural, waste management and mining.
- Understanding of department’s role and function with respect to Water Quality and Water Resources Protection.
- Knowledge of the National Water Act, 36 of 1998 and related policies, strategies and guidelines.
- Understanding of principles of integrated Water Resource Management.
- Experience in minimizing the impacts from industries, agriculture, urban development and mining.
- Computer literacy.
- Innovative thinking.
- Negotiation skills.
- Good written and verbal communication skills.
- Knowledge of legal compliance.
- Technical report writing.
- Data analysis.
- Scientific presentation.
- Decision making.
- Customer focus and responsiveness.
- Problem solving.
Duties
- Perform technical scientific and geohydrological functions and tasks that require interpretation in the presence of an established framework.
- Apply operational standards and consolidate methodologies, policies, systems and procedures.
- Identify gaps and develop appropriate interventions and extension of the groundwater monitoring network.
- Preparation and participation in research activities.
- Data collection through field surveys.
- Maintenance, calibration and operation of scientific equipment.
- Provide Geohydrological technical support and advice.
- Develop working relations with client base and extend client base.
- Promote public awareness of scientific activities.
- Provide technical/scientific data, information and advice.
- To perform technical scientific analysis and regulatory functions.
- Preparation of data and routine interpretation.
- Database and data management.
- Analysis of technical scientific data.
- Dissemination of information.
- Apply the appropriate scientific and technical procedures/skills to generate information and knowledge.
- Formulate proposals and compile reports.
- Research and development.
- Continuous professional development to keep up with new technologies and procedures.
- Equipment reviews and procurement of new equipment.
- Research/literature studies to improve expertise.
- Publish and present technical reports and research findings.
- Liaise with relevant bodies/councils on Geohydrological related matters.
- Supervise technical support and processes.
- Manage the performance management and development of staff.
- All duties will be performed in a Geohydrological environment.
Enquiries
Mr T Ngilande Tel No: (053) 830 8800
How to apply
Where and how to submit your application.
Interested applicants must submit their applications via the online link https://erecruitment.dws.gov.za
Notes and Z83 guidance
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.
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Official source
This vacancy was imported from DPSA Circular 33 of 2026 for reference.
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Original Text
POST 33/113 : SCIENTIFIC TECHNICIAN: PRODUCTION GRADE A – C REF NO: 280926/05
Branch: Water And Sanitation Services Management: NC
Cd: Provincial Operations: Northern Cape
Dir: Water Resources Management Support
Sd: Geohydrological Services)
SALARY : R407 337 – R610 131 per annum, (OSD), (Offer will be based on proven years of experience)
CENTRE : Kimberley
REQUIREMENTS : A National Diploma in Natural /Water Groundwater/ Geohydrology related Sciences or relevant qualification. Three (3) years’ post qualification technical
scientific experience in groundwater. Compulsory registration with SACNASP as Certificated Natural Scientist. The disclosure of a valid unexpired driver’s
license. Understanding of programme and project management. Scientific methodologies and models. Research and development. Computer-aided
scientific applications. Knowledge of groundwater resources management is essential. Extensive experience in water management, Environmental field,
urban development, agricultural, waste management and mining.
Understanding of department’s role and function with respect to Water Quality and Water Resources Protection. Knowledge of the National Water Act, 36 of
1998 and related policies, strategies and guidelines. Understanding of principles of integrated Water Resource Management. Experience in
minimizing the impacts from industries, agriculture, urban development and mining. Computer literacy. Innovative thinking. Negotiation skills. Good written
and verbal communication skills. Knowledge of legal compliance. Technical report writing. Data analysis. Scientific presentation. Decision making.
Customer focus and responsiveness. Problem solving.
DUTIES : Perform technical scientific and geohydrological functions and tasks that require interpretation in the presence of an established framework. Apply
operational standards and consolidate methodologies, policies, systems and procedures. Identify gaps and develop appropriate interventions and extension
of the groundwater monitoring network. Preparation and participation in research activities. Data collection through field surveys. Maintenance,
calibration and operation of scientific equipment. Provide Geohydrological technical support and advice. Develop working relations with client base and
extend client base. Promote public awareness of scientific activities. Provide technical/scientific data, information and advice. To perform technical scientific
analysis and regulatory functions. Preparation of data and routine interpretation. Database and data management. Analysis of technical scientific
data. Dissemination of information. Apply the appropriate scientific and technical procedures/skills to generate information and knowledge. Formulate
proposals and compile reports. Research and development. Continuous professional development to keep up with new technologies and procedures.
Equipment reviews and procurement of new equipment. Research/literature studies to improve expertise. Publish and present technical reports and
research findings. Liaise with relevant bodies/councils on Geohydrological related matters. Supervise technical support and processes. Manage the
performance management and development of staff. All duties will be performed in a Geohydrological environment.
ENQUIRIES : Mr T Ngilande Tel No: (053) 830 8800
Branch: Water And Sanitation Services Management: NC
Cd: Provincial Operations: Northern Cape
Dir: Water Resources Management Support
Sd: Geohydrological Services)
SALARY : R407 337 – R610 131 per annum, (OSD), (Offer will be based on proven years of experience)
CENTRE : Kimberley
REQUIREMENTS : A National Diploma in Natural /Water Groundwater/ Geohydrology related Sciences or relevant qualification. Three (3) years’ post qualification technical
scientific experience in groundwater. Compulsory registration with SACNASP as Certificated Natural Scientist. The disclosure of a valid unexpired driver’s
license. Understanding of programme and project management. Scientific methodologies and models. Research and development. Computer-aided
scientific applications. Knowledge of groundwater resources management is essential. Extensive experience in water management, Environmental field,
urban development, agricultural, waste management and mining.
Understanding of department’s role and function with respect to Water Quality and Water Resources Protection. Knowledge of the National Water Act, 36 of
1998 and related policies, strategies and guidelines. Understanding of principles of integrated Water Resource Management. Experience in
minimizing the impacts from industries, agriculture, urban development and mining. Computer literacy. Innovative thinking. Negotiation skills. Good written
and verbal communication skills. Knowledge of legal compliance. Technical report writing. Data analysis. Scientific presentation. Decision making.
Customer focus and responsiveness. Problem solving.
DUTIES : Perform technical scientific and geohydrological functions and tasks that require interpretation in the presence of an established framework. Apply
operational standards and consolidate methodologies, policies, systems and procedures. Identify gaps and develop appropriate interventions and extension
of the groundwater monitoring network. Preparation and participation in research activities. Data collection through field surveys. Maintenance,
calibration and operation of scientific equipment. Provide Geohydrological technical support and advice. Develop working relations with client base and
extend client base. Promote public awareness of scientific activities. Provide technical/scientific data, information and advice. To perform technical scientific
analysis and regulatory functions. Preparation of data and routine interpretation. Database and data management. Analysis of technical scientific
data. Dissemination of information. Apply the appropriate scientific and technical procedures/skills to generate information and knowledge. Formulate
proposals and compile reports. Research and development. Continuous professional development to keep up with new technologies and procedures.
Equipment reviews and procurement of new equipment. Research/literature studies to improve expertise. Publish and present technical reports and
research findings. Liaise with relevant bodies/councils on Geohydrological related matters. Supervise technical support and processes. Manage the
performance management and development of staff. All duties will be performed in a Geohydrological environment.
ENQUIRIES : Mr T Ngilande Tel No: (053) 830 8800