Hybrid Water Resource Specialist – Northern Cape

Placements24; Upington; Hybrid; ZAR 500,000 - 700,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Generous paid leave

Professional development

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Water Resource Management Specialist for projects in Upington, Northern Cape. This hybrid role combines field data collection and site assessments with remote data analysis, reporting, and strategic planning to promote sustainable water use in an arid region.

The ideal candidate holds a Master’s in Hydrology or related field, 4–6 years of experience, and strong GIS and modeling skills, with excellent communication and stakeholder engagement abilities.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Hydrology, Water Resources, Environmental Engineering or a related field.
• 4–6 years in water resource assessment, management and conservation.
• Strong hydrology knowledge, water quality assessment, and management technologies.
• Experience in arid or semi-arid regions; willingness to travel.

Responsibilities

• Conduct field assessments of surface water and groundwater in Upington and Northern Cape.
• Analyze hydrological data to assess water availability, quality and usage.
• Develop and implement sustainable water management strategies for the local context.
• Monitor climate change impacts on water resources.
• Collaborate with communities, farmers, municipalities and stakeholders on water conservation.
• Prepare technical reports, policy briefs, and presentations on water resource issues.
• Advise on best practices for water harvesting, irrigation efficiency, and wastewater treatment.
• Contribute to development of water-related projects and proposals, including funding opportunities.
• Stay updated on water legislation and best practices.

Skills

Hydrology

Data analysis

GIS

Analytical thinking

Communication

Education

Master's degree in Hydrology or related field

Tools

Hydrological modeling software

GIS (QGIS/ArcGIS)

Job description

Placements24 is seeking a Water Resource Management Specialist for projects in Upington, Northern Cape. This hybrid role combines field data collection and site assessments with remote data analysis, reporting, and strategic planning to promote sustainable water use in an arid region.

The ideal candidate holds a Master’s in Hydrology or related field, 4–6 years of experience, and strong GIS and modeling skills, with excellent communication and stakeholder engagement abilities.