Applications are invited from suitably qualified local candidates for the following positions:
DEPARTMENT : WATER AFFAIRS
DIVISION : GROUND WATER
JOB TITLE : HYDROGEOLOGIST
GRADE : G
NO OF POSITIONS : ONE (1)
RESPONSIBLE TO : SENIOR HYDROGEOLOGIST
JOB SUMMARY
The incumbent will be part of the Team responsible to perform duties related to ground water resources Assessment, Development and Management. The duties will be carried out under the supervision of the Senior Hydrogeologist in the Ground Water Division of the Department of Water Affairs. The specific duties and Job specifications are as follows.
1.0 MAIN DUTIES
1.1 WATER RESOURCES ASSESSMENT
1 1 1 Groundwater resources assessment of Lesotho.
1.1.2 Captures all the hydrogeological data of Lesotho.
1.1.3 Designing hydrogeological monitoring network
1.1.4 Management of hydrogeological data bank
1.1.5 Development of hydrogeological models
1.2 SUPPORT TO WATER DEVELOPMENT
1.2.1
Keeps sectional inventory
of ground water
resources of
Lesotho.
1.2.2
Advises and monitors
ground water resources
development
Projects.
1.3 ADMINISTRATION OF THE SECTION
1.3.1 Manages junior staff and the equipment of the section.
1.3.2 Prepares Groundwater Division sectional Plans.
2.0 KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS
2.1 EDUCATION AND TRAINING
2.2
2.2.1 A Master’s degree in Hydrogeology or Hydrology.
OR
2.2.2
Post Graduate Diploma
in the fields
of Hydrogeology or
Hydrology.
OR
2.2.3 A Degree in the fields of Hydrogeology or Hydrology.
2.3 EXPERIENCE
2.1.2 At least (2) year’s experience with 2.1.2 above
2.1.3 At least six (6) year’s experience with 2.1.3 above.
2.2 OTHER NECESSARY SKILLS
2.2.2
Knowledge of the
laws governing the
Public Service
employees.
2.2.3 Knowledge of the water resources laws and policies.
3 RESPONSIBILITY
3.1
The Hydro geologist
can be the
Head of any
of the following
sections:
• Survey
• Drilling
• Pumping Test
• Monitoring
• Data Base
3.2 GOVERNMENT PROPERTY
It is the responsibility of the Hydrogeologist to assist senior Hydrogeologist in supervising use of equipment for the proper operation of the division.
3.3 EFFECT OF ERRORS
It is the responsibility of the Hydrogeologist to minimize errors in the general operation of the section Division. 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 planning
and Management
•
Failure to advice
on the drought
and rising water
table
measures to
be taken by
Government.
3.4 FOR EFFECT OF SAFETY OF OTHERS
The Hydrogeologist supervises the technical staff who are directly under him/her. The Hydrogeologist supervises field work that needs protective measures while at a particular work.
• Protection against cold in a winter season.
• Protection against the machinery/accessories.
4 COMPLEXITY
4.1 AUTHORITY FOR DECISION MAKING
The Hydrogeologist has a direct authority over the junior staff in relation ground water resources data collection and management.
4.2 PROBLEM SOLVING
The Hydrogeologist is expected to intervene whenever a problem arises within the Section, be it administrative or technical. The problems beyond the Hydrogeologist authority are referred to the Senior Hydrogeologist.
4.3 SUPERVISION RECEIVED
The Hydrogeologist receives supervision on Government Policy issues/changes through the Senior Hydrogeologist.
4.4 DEXTERITY
The Hydrogeologist must possess good communication skills to enable
him/her to represent the Division in the ground water resources fora.
4.5 CONTACTS
The Hydrogeologist is required to contact with:
• Heads of Sections of the Department of Water Affairs.
•
Other Organizations outside
the Department of
Water
Affairs.
• Consultants.
• The
General Public in
the ground water
resources
management issues.
5 EFFORTS
5.1 MENTAL EFFORT
The Hydrogeologist’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 Division.
5.2 PHYSICAL EFFORT
The
Hydrogeologist is expected
to be in
a position to
demonstrate and
do the
actual work of
the Division of
Groundwater.
5.3 EMOTIONAL EFFORT
The
Hydrogeologist 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
This involves random monitoring/checking of some of the Divisional field operations/structures at different weather conditions.
6.2 HAZARD The Hydrogeologist is expected to work with caution under hazardous conditions.
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