Chief Assistant Technical Officer

2 days ago

Mmabatho Unit, North West, South Africa EdUpStairs Full-time

Centre: Boskop Hydrological Services Office

Requirements

  • An NQF level 4 (Senior/Grade) 12 certificate with Mathematics/Mathematics Literacy/Physical Science.
  • Six (6) to (10) ten years’ experience in surface or groundwater technical environment i.e. collecting and processing of water related data.
  • The disclosure of a valid unexpired driver’s license.
  • High level in computer literacy in Microsoft Excel and Word.
  • Ability to use data management system (HYDSTRA).
  • Knowledge of surface water monitoring instruments and data processing and administration.
  • Knowledge and understanding of hydrological, geo-hydrological processes and the relevant database systems.
  • Knowledge of relevant equipment’s and OHS.
  • Understanding of tendering processes, purchasing of instruments and materials.
  • Problem solving and analysis.
  • Good interpersonal relations, organizational skills, technical report writing skills and understanding of relevant software.
  • Good communication skills both (verbal and written).
  • Willingness to travel.

Duties

  • Assist in the collection, processing and archiving of hydrological data (stream flow data / surface water levels data, evaporation and rainfall data etc).
  • Ensure
  • that data and field forms for surface water hydrological data are received, registered and processed Use data and information systems (HYDSTRA) to
  • perform duties (data processing data archiving and data quality control).
  • Ensure that processed hydrological data is archived according to departmental standards.
  • Ensure that recommendations from field visits are reported to supervisor.
  • Convert binary (raw logger) data to suitable data format in preparation for import to relevant systems.
  • Assist with dissemination of hydrological data and information to various stakeholders within DWS.
  • Support
  • Technicians, Assistant Technical Officers and Scientists in the execution of their tasks including quality control.
  • Provide inputs for the training materials in data processing.
  • Provide On-the-job training in the field of expertise.