Senior Scientist

• Quality control and quality assurance of air quality data;
• Active involvement in the commissioning and installation of new technical applications and solutions;
• Report on the availability and quality of data from the monitoring network; Interaction with technical staff in technical as well as scientific and ICT fields, with respect to operational and other associated assistance.
• Strict adherence to national and internationally prescribed standards in respect of the air quality infrastructure maintenance and management of the derived data.
• Keep abreast of the latest air quality monitoring systems and infrastructures and related developments, technologies and techniques;
• Provision of near real-time, quality controlled and assured ambient air quality data and information gathered by ambient air quality monitoring stations reporting to the SAAQIS through the SAAQIS web site.
• Publication of research, air quality newsletters, official publications, legislation, Gazettes and other documents related to air quality and air quality management in South Africa on the SAAQIS web site
• Development and presentation of Air Quality Monitoring Reports
• Delivery of commercial and/or public good services through various projects including client liaison, research, development, equipment installation, upgrading or maintenance of systems, etc.
• Participation in programs, projects or activities related to commercial and/or public good services
• Development of new products and establishment of new processes that will improve the service delivery to SAWS clients.
• Conducting administrative functions related to the post.
• Participation in Quality Management System Auditing and Continuous Improvement programmes and activities.
• Conducting administrative functions related to the post.

Minimum Requirements:

• A Masters degree in air quality sciences OR an equivalent or higher qualification in
• Environmental Sciences, atmospheric Chemistry, Chemistry, Physics etc.
• Minimum of 4 years scientific experience in data management, research and information management activities.
• Good knowledge of database management systems.
• Knowledge of air quality and other environmental legislation.
• Code 8 driver’s license for a gear shift vehicle (manual).
• Administrative and organizational skills for varied tasks;
• Ability to work under pressure and within time constraints.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Knowledge and skills in formulating and writing of reports and scientific papers, with specific reference to air quality related topics;
• Ability to read, analyse and interpret air quality data and information;
• Skills and experience (at least 1 year) in project management.