Chief Assistant Technical Officer (Scientific Support)

EdUpStairs; Pretoria; In loco; ZAR 260.000 - 380.000; Tempo pieno

Descrizione del lavoro

EdUpStairs in South Africa is seeking a field groundwater specialist to support geohydrological assessments and groundwater data collection. You will assist technicians and scientists, contribute to training materials, and ensure quality control in data collection and processing.

The role requires an NQF level 4 certificate, 6–10 years’ groundwater data experience, and a Code 10 license with PDP. Extensive travel and fieldwork are expected.

Competenze

• NQF level 4 certificate with Mathematics/Mathematics Literacy/Physical Science.
• 6–10 years experience in surface or groundwater technical environment, collecting and processing water-related data.
• Valid Code 10 unexpired driver’s license and PDP.
• Strong 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.

Mansioni

• 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.

Descrizione del lavoro

• 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 Code 10 unexpired driver’s license and PDP.
• Six (6) to (10) ten 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.

Duties

• 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.