Python Water Resource (PYWR) Model
Noxolo Princess Yoko
Water Resource Management - Candidate Scientist
Pretoria
Summary
Experienced Candidate Scientist with an objective to work in an environment which encourages that encourages success and growth professionally where skills and knowledge can be utulized appropriately. Dedicated individual willing to travel extensively, including to remote areas and work irregular hours, meeting strict deadlines and adjusting to rapidly changing conditions.
Overview
1823
1823
years of professional experience
3
3
Languages
Work History
Candidate Water Scientific Technician
Department Of Water And Sanitation
Pretoria
12.202 - Current
- Provided support in the evaluation of Water Use Licenses .
- Provided comments and technical support in Environmental Impact Assessments.
- Knowledge of the Environmental Program Reports (EMPRs).
- Support Catchment Management Forums (CMFs) by attending and presenting the Waste Discharge Charge System (WDCS) in the different Catchment Management Departments/Catchment Management Forums (CMFs).
- Liaising with stakeholders in the water sector and other government departments by attending and presenting in the different Regional Tariff/Raw Water Use Charges Stakeholder Consultations.
- Conducting Regular Compliance Monitoring on the Resource Quality Objectives (RQOs).
- Conducting Water Quality Monitoring.
- Working in collaboration with the Water Authorization and Registration Management Systems (WARMS) team to ensure the registration of water quality related uses for the Waste Discharge Charge System (WDCS).
- Support in the investigation of pollution incidents for the purpose of Monitoring Compliance to the RQOs.
- Collaborating with interdisciplinary teams to promote water conservation and efficient water utilisation through the authorisation process.
- Responsible for the implementation of Waste Discharge Charge System countrywide.
- Responsible for determining the Water Resources Classes and RQOs in different catchments of the country.
- Setting Waste Discharge Standards for the Upper Vaal.
- Responsible for conducting the Intergraded Water Resources Management Orientation Course.
Education
BSc Degree - Hydrology and Water Resources Management
Central University of Technology
National Senior Certificate - Grade 12 Bachelors Degree
I.M Manchu High School
FIRST AID LEVEL 1 - undefined
Xtream Safety Accredited Skills Academy
Skills
- Computer literacy,
- Interpersonal relations and conflict management,
- Negotiation and facilitation skills,
- Undertake both routine and special investigations
- Remote sensing
- Teamwork
- Leadership
- Empathy
- Active listening
- Oral and written communication
Achievements and awards
Department of Water and Sanitation Bursary
Additional Information
Additional Information:
Valid Driver's License: Code 10
SACNASP Registration: Candidate Natural Scientist.
- Knowledge of the National Water Resources Strategy - 3 (NWRS-3) and National Water and Sanitation Master Plan (NWSMP)
- Knowledge of the National Water Act (No. 36 of 1998)
- Knowledge of the National Environmental Management Act (No 107 of 1998)
Software
Water Resources Yield Model (WRYM) & Water Resources Planning Model (WRPM)
Spatial and Time Series Information Modelling (SPATSIM) & Water Quality Systems Assessment Model (WQSAM) Models
References
- Dikeledi Baloyi - Department of Water and Sanitation
EO Specialised Production
baloyid2@dws.gov.za
0605597631 - Mbali Dlamini - Department of Water and Sanitation
Scientific Manager
DlaminiM@dws.gov.za
012 336 6951
Timeline
FIRST AID LEVEL 1 - undefined
Xtream Safety Accredited Skills Academy
BSc Degree - Hydrology and Water Resources Management
Central University of Technology
National Senior Certificate - Grade 12 Bachelors Degree
I.M Manchu High School
Candidate Water Scientific Technician
Department Of Water And Sanitation
12.202 - Current
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