Chief Scientist - Hydrogeology

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Undertake advanced, integrated geoscience research to provide fundamental understanding of groundwater resources. The incumbent will develop conceptual and hydrogeological models to understand groundwater systems, including project management and project implementation.

• Undertake advanced geoscience investigations focused on South Africa’s groundwater resources and provide advice on water-related issues.
• Undertake advanced geoscience research and development to improve understanding of the hydrogeological regime.
• Conduct geological surveys and mapping, analysing geological data to understand subsurface geology that controls groundwater flow paths, storage, and quantity.
• Contribute to environmental impact assessment and ensure compliance with environmental requirements.
• Predict the movement of contaminants in groundwater, helping to identify potential sources of pollution and to design remediation strategies.
• Undertake hydrogeological modelling to understand water flow, manage water resources, and assess risks related to climate change.
• Lead geoscience data mining, collection, interpretation, and modelling toward developing the knowledge and strength of South Africa’s developmental imperatives.
• Contribute to the development of innovative and new methodologies that can be employed in South Africa’s development sectors.
• Compile and oversee the development of reports, maps, and similar publications on the Council for Geoscience’s (CGS) hydrological mapping projects and broader geoscience programme.
• Report and present the findings of the CGS’s hydrological mapping projects to key stakeholders.
• Make recommendations of the research at a regional, national, and inter-governmental level for both scientific and for the benefit of South Africa’s national development sectors.
• Provide guidance, mentorship, and supervision to more junior staff toward their professional development.
• Undertake critical review of CGS products and methodologies, within the hydrological mapping projects and broader geoscience programme.
• Contribute toward, and uphold, key quality assurance practices and methodologies in the CGS.
• Undertake varied geoscience activities and research and development toward meeting the mandate of the CGS and the developmental agenda of South Africa.
• Make use of specialised software and GIS tools to analyse data and build hydrological models, aiding in broadening knowledge of groundwater resources.
• Ensure adherence and/or compliance with relevant regulations, standards, and safety protocols related to hydrological aspects of projects.

• Initiate, participate and take a leading role in specialised and cutting-edge geoscientific research, which involves:
  • Data mining and data collection.
  • Data interpretation.
  • Compilation/computation of maps and/or geoscientific models.
  • Development of new methodologies.
  • Publications.
• Advance the understanding and management of groundwater resources.
• Compilation of reports and high-impact peer-reviewed technical papers or scientific publications.
• Stay updated on the latest geological research and hydrogeological mapping techniques.
• Contribute to the development of policies and make recommendations of the research at regional, national, inter-governmental level for scientific research or commercial purposes.
• Provide guidance and/or mentoring to junior staff in research, which involves the following:
  • Develop and guide the formulation of research proposals, methodologies, data collection and data interpretation.
  • Revision and editing of reports, methodologies, models and maps on various projects.
  • Lead and monitor progress on projects.
  • Evaluate project results, edit reports of junior scientists for publication.
• Participate in independent research from data gathering, development of high-quality maps and reports, level editing of maps, reports, 3D models and other publications.
• Develop, interrogate, and implement innovative and specialised conceptual models and techniques to enhance efficiency with regard to geoscientific work or programmes.
• Participate and lead the analysis of various types of…