Applications are invited from suitably qualified local candidates for the following positions:
DEPARTMENT : DEPARTMENT OF WATER AFFAIRS
DIVISION : WATER RESOURCES
JOB TITLE : CHIEF TECHNICAL OFFICER
NO. OF POSITIONS : ONE (1)
GRADE : G
RESPONSIBLE TO : SENIOR SYSTEMS ANALYST
JOB SUMMARY
To capture all the potential water resources records and maintain information on the water resources in the information management system (MIS) and to prepare the water resources information tools such as reports and bulletins.
1.0 MAIN DUTIES
1.1 WATER RESOURCES ASSESSMENT
1.1.1
Captures all the
surface water, groundwater,
wetlands and
water quality
data from the
technical divisions of the
department.
1.1.2
Maintains all the
water resources data
and information of
Lesotho by
the supervision of the technical
staff of the
Section of Water resources information management system.
1.1.3
Keeps records of
all existing data
and plans potential
water resources
development areas.
1.2SUPPORT TO WATER DEVELOPMENT
1.2.1
Preparation of the
water resources information
tools such
as reports,
bulletins and the
maps to advice
on any water resources issues.
2.0 KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS
2.1EDUCATION AND TRAINING
2.1.1 A Degree in the fields of Water Resources Management or Civil Engineering with computer skills and knowledge of the Geographic Information System (GIS).
2.1.2
A diploma in
Water Resources Management
or
Civil Engineering with
computer skills and
knowledge of the Geographic Information System (GIS)
2.2EXPERIENCE
2.2.2 At least two (2) years’ experience with 2.1.1 above
2.2.3 At least five (5) years experience with 2.1.2 above.
2.3 OTHER NECESSARY SKILLS
2.3.2
Knowledge of the
laws governing the
Public Service
employees.
2.3.3
Knowledge of the
water resources laws
and
policies.
3 RESPONSIBILITY
3.1 The chief technical officer is the supervisor of the Technical staff and appraises them in the performance management system.
3.2 GOVERNMENT PROPERTY
It is the responsibility of the chief technical officer to regulate the use of equipment for the proper operation of the section.
3.3 EFFECT OF ERRORS
It is the responsibility of the Chief Technical Officer to minimize errors in the general operation of the Section. The consequences of errors would lead to:
• Misuse of resources such as, material and human.
•
Under performance leading
to failure to
achieve the water
resources information
management
•
Failure to advice
on the drought,
flood and pollution
mitigation measures
to be taken
by Government.
3.4FOR EFFECT OF SAFETY OF OTHERS
The Chief Technical Officer supervises the Technical staff who are directly under him/her, The Technical staff carryout field
work which needs protective measures while at a particular work.
4 COMPLEXITY
4.1AUTHORITY FOR DECISION MAKING
The Chief Technical Officer makes decisions that affect the water resources information management system.
4.2PROBLEM SOLVING
The Chief Technical Officer is expected to intervene whenever a problem arises within the section, be it administrative or technical. The problems beyond the chief technical officer’s authority are referred to the Senior Systems Analyst.
4.3 SUPERVISION RECEIVED
The Chief Technical Officer receives supervision on government policy issues/changes through the senior systems analyst.
4.4DEXTERITY
The
incumbent must possess
good communication skills
to enable
him/her to
represent the department
in the water
resources fora.
4.5 CONTACTS
The Chief Technical Officer is required to contact with:
• Non-governmental Organizations.
• Consultants.
•
The General Public
in the water
resource data collection
and
management.
5 EFFORTS
5.1 MENTAL EFFORT
The Chief Technical Officer’s work pressure requires strong mental effort which involves translation of government policy into technical operations to achieve expected results per the objectives of the Section.
5.2 PHYSICAL EFFORT
The Chief Technical Officer is expected to pay attention to the general expectations of the Section through monitoring of performance of technical staff.
5.3 EMOTIONAL EFFORT
The incumbent must have the quality to control the emotional expressions especially when dealing with supervisees, Public, and other contacts.
6 WORKING CONDITIONS
6.1 UNFAVOURABLE CONDITIONS
The job involves random monitoring/checking of some of the Sectional operations at different extremes of weather conditions.
6.2HAZARD
The Chief Technical Officer is expected to visit hazardous areas involving flood, drought and pollution stricken areas.
All applications should be on relevant forms, GP 104 for serving officer and GP 103 for job seekers, accompanied by certified copies of educational certificates, marriage certificates for married women, transcripts, performance appraisals (for serving officers) and contact details.
Applications should be submitted to:
The Human Resource Office Ministry of Water
Christie House 2nd Floor
Maseru
Closing date: 22 November, 2019