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Environmental Scientist

1 week ago


Pretoria, Gauteng, South Africa Department of Water and Sanitation Full time
Job Description

We are seeking a highly skilled Environmental Scientist to join our team at the Department of Water and Sanitation. The successful candidate will be responsible for implementing various aquatic ecosystem assessment indices, including the Fish Response Assessment Index (FRAI), Geomorphology Assessment Index (GAI), and SA Diatom Index (SADI).

Key Responsibilities:
  • Develop and execute detailed protocols for FRAI, GAI, and SADI, ensuring adherence to best practices and standards.
  • Conduct field surveys to collect data on fish assemblages, geomorphological features, and diatom communities.
  • Analyze collected data to derive insights regarding the ecological status and trends within aquatic ecosystems.
  • Prepare comprehensive reports detailing findings, methodologies, and recommendations for stakeholders.
Requirements:
  • A Science Degree (BSc) Honours (Environmental Science) in the fields of Freshwater Biology, Aquatic Science, or Ecology.
  • Three (3) years post-qualification Natural Science experience, compulsory registration with SACNASP as a Professional Natural Scientist.
  • Demonstrated experience and knowledge in the application of aquatic ecosystems assessment indices, particularly FRAI, GAI, and SADI.
  • Familiarity with statistical software and tools used for aquatic ecosystems data analysis.